Fraud is one of the most common federal crimes in the U.S. Depending on the nature of the fraud, the number of victims and the extent of financial loss, a conviction can lead to severe legal and personal consequences. Basically, fraud happens when one party willfully...
Charges involving interpersonal violence can lead to incarceration, fines and a criminal record that will affect someone's life for many years to come. Assault is one of the most common violence-related charges that is prosecuted in Pennsylvania. Simple assault can...
On February 16th, 2019, Deana Derosa Eckman of Delaware county and her husband were traveling home from a family party when a drunk driver crossed double lines, colliding head-on with their vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The impaired driver who caused...
Any drunk driving accusation carries the risk of penalties and disruptive consequences. However, certain factors could make these repercussions even harsher. One such factor is having multiple drunk driving offenses on your record. And with the recent passage of...
Situations that trigger assault charges are typically highly charged, and the heat of these exchanges may not die down right away. If you are in this position, you can be scared, angry and stressed out. Under these circumstances, people can make mistakes that only...
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Pennsylvania, you may well be quite scared and nervous about what a DUI charge will mean for you. What are the penalties you could face? Will you have to go to jail? Are you going to lose your license? Before you get...
Interacting with a police officer during a traffic stop can be stressful and scary if you could be in trouble. Everything you do and say can impact whether you leave the interaction with a warning or ticket or in the back of the police car. With so much on the line,...
People often focus on the letter of the law. However, numbers have just as much importance, particularly when it comes to criminal offenses like theft. If you are arrested for theft, you should know which numbers might work against you and which could work in your...
Over the years, new technology has played an increasing role in the justice system. For instance, criminal cases used to hinge solely on witness testimony. Today, everything from DNA tests to predictive policing technology can play a role in criminal court. As...
If your child is going to college in the fall, they are likely thinking about the classes they will take and where they will live. Preparing for college life can be exciting and fun, but parents would be wise to talk to teens about the realities of criminal offenses...
