Pennsylvania

2 hotel employees accused of white collar crimes

Federal law enforcement agencies conducted an investigation that ultimately led to two men. The two men were formerly employed by the management company running a hotel on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. They were recently arrested for fraud. … Read More

A Pennsylvania state senator is arrested for drunk driving

Police recently responded to a single vehicle accident that took place on one of Interstate 78’s off ramps. When they arrived, they found Pennsylvania State Senator Pat Browne sitting on the guard rail near a wrecked motorcycle. Browne was arrested … Read More

Criminal defense often continues after a conviction

Some Pennsylvania readers may be under the mistaken impression that once prosecutors secure a conviction and the accused is sentenced, the case ends. That is not necessarily true. Criminal defense teams may continue to fight for their clients for months … Read More

Police officers are entitled to a criminal defense too

These days, news articles in Pennsylvania and around the nation seem to be filled with stories about law enforcement officers who are abusing their authority and breaking the law in violation of their duties. The media is quick to condemn … Read More

Pennsylvania DOT contractor faces fraud charge

A grand jury was recently convened regarding an investigation into contractors working for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The information presented to it convinced the jury to recommend the filing of a fraud charge against the president of an engineering … Read More

Training officers to spot drunk driving requires volunteers

In addition to having probable cause to make a traffic stop, law enforcement officials are required to have a valid reason for arresting a driver on suspicion of driving under the influence. Before an individual can be taken into custody

3 men face drug charges after incident at daycare center

Being addicted to drugs can make people do things that they would never do otherwise. A Pennsylvania woman who owns a day care center has a son who she claims has a drug problem. Now, she says she will press … Read More

Not every first-time DUI charge remains on a driver’s record

One undeniable fact about being human is that everyone makes mistakes. Fortunately, when it comes to a DUI charge, Pennsylvania law agrees. Some first-time offenders may be eligible to take part in a special probation program, which, if completed successfully, … Read More

Pennsylvania man facing criminal charges accepts plea agreement

In July 2013, a man was seen on surveillance video approaching another man at an apartment complex in western Pennsylvania. The same video shows the approaching man making threatening gestures with a machete. What happened next led to the death … Read More

2 men arrested on drug charges in Pennsylvania drug raid

Law enforcement officials recently executed a raid on an apartment in Pennsylvania. A search warrant was obtained in connection with the investigation of one of the supposed residents of the apartment. When the raid was over, two men were taken