Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

The potential consequences for passing a bad check differ by state, but no matter where you live, doing so is likely to result in severe penalties. Even if you did so unintentionally, you could still face an uphill battle trying...

Facing federal firearms and drug charges at the same time presents a life-altering crisis for anyone. Charges often carry mandatory minimum sentences, with the real potential for extensive time behind bars and away from family....

A Pennsylvania man is learning the same lesson as Al Capone. Namely, failing to pay taxes on illegally gained money can land you in trouble. Federal prosecutors have filed charges against a Philadelphia-area investment advisor,...

Being accused of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) is serious and can have lasting effects on your life. College students, in particular, face a high risk of IPV charges, which can impact both personal and academic parts of their...

Being charged in a murder-for-hire plot means the stakes couldn’t be higher. Unless your defense pinpoints a critical weakness in the prosecution’s case, life in prison is likely. Even if law enforcement reveals...

Last month, police arrested Angelita Rodriguez for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of Apple products from numerous Target retail locations in Pennsylvania. Police also suspect her of carrying out her...

A former youth baseball coach from Waynesboro, PA, has been convicted of dozens of sexual assault and invasion of privacy charges totaling 65 offenses in all. Justin Biser, 45, was found guilty of offenses including sexual...

A Pennsylvania woman faces multiple criminal charges after her non-medical home care business had unqualified people provide medical care. Her charges relate to alleged neglect of vulnerable individuals and Medicaid fraud. Facing...

Hadi Matar recently received a guilty charge after stabbing acclaimed author Salman Rushdie multiple times in public, leaving him severely injured and blind in one eye. After brief deliberations, the jury convicted Matar of...

Two defendants pleaded guilty to federal murder and racketeering charges in connection with a March 2020 shooting of a Philadelphia SWAT officer. According to news reports, the defendants, Hassan Elliott and Khalif Sears, were...

When prosecutors from two states levy serious criminal charges against a defendant, it can pose complex issues. With multi-jurisdictional laws, overlapping charges, and the potential for life-altering penalties, defense requires a...

In a shocking turn of events, a case from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has highlighted the devastating consequences of false accusations and the critical need for experienced legal representation in such matters. Anjela Borisova...

Prominent legal cases involving notable individuals and federal indictments often generate significant media coverage and public debate. Whenever serious offenses—particularly those related to sex trafficking or misconduct—are...

A Philadelphia Woman, Bella Skylar Kenna, 22, just cut ties with her boyfriend—but not before helping him run a multi-county gun and drug trafficking ring. Prosecutors say she played a key role in illegally buying and selling...

A reportedly distraught gunman held intensive care unit staff hostage at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania, and killed a police officer in a shootout. According to news reports, the gunman had been removed from the...

An Allentown man is facing charges of arson and attempted murder after a three-alarm fire in the city. The blaze spread through a section of rowhomes, displacing 30 people. Four firefighters and three civilians were taken to the...

Luigi Mangione faces criminal charges not only in New York, where federal and state officials accuse him of shooting and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but also in Pennsylvania. But Mangione may have grounds on which...

For some, the idea of a family-run business can conjure up sentimental thoughts of siblings, children, parents, grandparents, and extended family, keeping treasured traditions alive for generations through trust, commitment,...

The Second Amendment, which protects the right to keep and bear arms, means that anyone can own firearms and use them for self-defense in the event of an attack. However, if that right is abused by any person, such as in the case...

Reuters reports that the Third Circuit Court of Appeals has decided again that Pennsylvania cannot prohibit 18-to-20-year-olds from carrying guns during a state of emergency. The circuit court decision does not impact...