Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Pennsylvanians seeking to expunge a criminal record now have a new tool at their disposal. The state has launched an online application system to simplify the pardon request process and help residents with criminal records get a...

Custody disputes are already some of the most emotional, high-stakes situations a parent can face. But in Pennsylvania, a disagreement over parenting time can sometimes escalate into something far more serious: a criminal...

Hidden cameras are becoming more common as technology gets cheaper and people want more security. While it might seem harmless to set up a small camera in your home or on your property, Pennsylvania law places strict limits on how...

A substantial portion of the portrayals of “human trafficking” in popular culture tend to revolve around sex work, and these are the examples many people refer to when they hear the term “trafficking.” The truth is,...

Very little about Pennsylvania’s criminal justice system is simple, including the language of criminal offenses. Two offenses that sound similar can carry vastly different consequences for the person accused of them. For...

Being on probation means you are on thin ice and subject to the demands of the court. It makes sense that when you fail a drug test, it feels like you have been doused in cold water. The most pressing question is whether you are...

When people hear “theft” and “grand theft,” they may picture two very different crimes – from everyday shoplifting to the notorious headlines about stolen high-value items. But what do these terms really mean in the...

The popularity of taser devices – both for personal use and use by law enforcement – is understandable. The urge to protect oneself, loved ones, and vulnerable persons is primal. Yet, discharging a firearm in self-defense or...

Anyone convicted of murder in Pennsylvania will face one of three levels of charges. First degree is the most severe. All three carry serious penalties. If you’re facing a murder charge in Pennsylvania, the LLF Law Firm...

Pennsylvania has a number of laws that regulate the sale and use of various types of weapons. Among these is a law that restricts the sale or distribution of air rifles – including guns popularly known as “airsoft” guns....

It started with a glitch—and spiraled into a nationwide legal mess. Over the summer, a technical issue with JPMorgan Chase’s ATM system allowed people to deposit fake checks and withdraw cash before the system caught up....

If you ask any street cop or prosecutor in a large city, they’ll tell you – when the temperature warms up, violent crime seems to increase as well. While this might make sense at a practical level – after all, when the...

Pennsylvania takes its firearms laws very seriously. Even if nobody is hurt, illegally possessing a firearm can carry serious consequences that can include up to 10 years in prison and significant fines. If you are facing issues...

An NFL player faces a misdemeanor charge after resisting arrest in Los Angeles. As of summer 2025, the cornerback, who is preparing to start his fifth year with the San Francisco 49ers, has a court appearance that coincides with...

If the Pennsylvanian police suspect that you’ve committed a crime, you know they’re likely to arrest you, and your first instinct might be to resist. In the moment, it could feel like a way to avoid getting into...

A case involving a Nigerian man who extorted teens through a global cyber scheme ended in tragedy—a Pennsylvania teen took their own life. While the accused perpetrator pleaded guilty in Michigan federal court, the ripple effect...

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recently passed legislation that makes it illegal to pass off so-called deep-fake images as real. The new law targets AI-generated images by expanding the state’s forgery law to include...

Pennsylvania gun laws, like gun laws in states across the country, are complicated. In order to balance the Second Amendment right to bear arms with the need to ensure the safety of gun owners and citizens, states around the...

Facing criminal harassment in Pennsylvania is a serious matter. The mere allegation of harassment can quickly damage your personal and professional reputation. If you’re convicted, circumstances can go from bad to worse, as...

A Greensburg, PA, woman will spend 10 to 20 years in prison and another five years on probation after attempting to take her own life and the life of her child. Skye C. Naggy, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, states she...