Pennsylvania Criminal Defense

Recent developments within the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Donald Trump’s administration have sparked significant concern among legal professionals and public safety advocates. Key among these changes is the...

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like ChatGPT are revolutionizing countless industries. As AI use becomes more prevalent, it also raises complex legal questions, especially concerning intellectual property (IP) theft....

Veteran actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson has had his gun ownership rights restored by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The actor, whose gun rights were revoked after he was convicted in a 2011 misdemeanor battery case, was one of ten...

After months of news and speculation, the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs has finally begun in New York. The famous hip-hop mogul faces five charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation...

Many young people view hazing as a way to bond, assert authority, or create a cohesive community with the same values, skills, and experiences. Unfortunately, it also tends to cause great harm that gets students in serious...

Pennsylvania’s Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetics Act makes it a crime to possess, sell, manufacture, or deliver drugs in the state. Even if you’re found with only small quantities of drugs on your...

Andrew Tate’s name tends to make waves. That’s nothing new. But this time, it’s not just about opinions or persona. A former partner has filed a lawsuit in Florida, accusing him of multiple acts of rape and...

A York County man is the first defendant charged in Pennsylvania with illegal possession of child sexual abuse material based on AI-generated images. According to police, a number of AI-generated suspected child abuse images were...

A former University of Pennsylvania Wharton School student, Charlie Javice, may face a decades-long prison sentence after being found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan Chase into buying her college financial aid startup, Frank, for...

The U.S. immigration system can be extremely challenging for anyone from another country trying to live legally in the United States. Whether you’re here on a visa or a green card, you want to do all you can to adhere to the...

A recent incident at a prestigious university in Philadelphia has illustrated the recent increase in technology being used to monitor college students. The matter demonstrates the increased surveillance that colleges are...

New rulings in the federal and state courts have extended the Second Amendment right to carry firearms to individuals convicted of non-violent felonies in Pennsylvania. Don’t lose your Second Amendment right to a non-violent...

A recent case involving the former owner of a temporary staffing agency in Pennsylvania highlights the way white-collar crimes can often overlap, resulting in multiple charges. For 1.5 years, Andy Ha of Belle Vernon, PA, owned...

A couple from York County allegedly left the wife’s elderly mother in unsafe and vile conditions and are now facing serious criminal charges. Criminal charges can range from a misdemeanor with up to 5 years in prison to...

Four members of a major drug trafficking ring are headed to prison after running a meth and cocaine pipeline across the country. They shipped drugs from California to Pennsylvania, where their crew picked them up and sold them to...

An 18-year-old from Dornsife, Pa., has been arrested after allegedly making threats to shoot up a local school during a Snapchat conversation. Braxton Michael Morey is currently being held in Northumberland County Prison after...

The stakes could not be higher when allegations of internet sex crimes arise. With long prison terms, the potential for a lifetime of mandatory registration as a sex offender, and the prevailing public stigma, mounting a defense...

In the last decade, motor vehicle thefts at the University of Pennsylvania have gone through the roof—rising nearly tenfold. And it’s not your typical car that’s being swiped; electric bikes, scooters, and even golf...

A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 10-to-20 years in state prison for making straw gun purchases throughout Lower Bucks County. Straw purchases are made on behalf of another, whether that’s a specific person or simply...

A man will spend more than four years in federal prison for his role in a “million dollar” unemployment fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 relief programs across multiple states, including Pennsylvania. Tracey Dotson, 49,...