On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | criminal law
Hazing is and has been a serious issue for decades, but states have only just recently begun to take measures to combat it. In recent years, more states have begun to draft and implement anti-hazing laws that make hazing a crime. After the death of a 19-year-old Penn...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 24, 2019 | high asset divorce
As a Pennsylvania business owner, you may believe that your business is separate from your personal life. After all, most put in an effort to ensure that your personal assets are separate from business assets. However, if you are in the middle of a divorce, all of...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 24, 2019 | criminal law
Pennsylvania college students spend a lot of time online. The internet opens up avenues for studying and socializing. Unfortunately, it may also open up the door for bullies. Grade school and high school bullying are hot topics. In fact, Pennsylvania is a state with...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 17, 2019 | criminal law
If you are accused of bank fraud in Pennsylvania, the prosecutor is required to prove that there was an intent to acquire funds from a bank through fraudulent means. With a successful prosecution, you may be facing a punishment of up to 30 years in prison and a...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 17, 2019 | federal criminal charges
In general, federal criminal charges are more serious than state charges in Pennsylvania. While there is overlap between state and federal charges, once you face a serious, federal crime, the sentencing laws change and the prosecutors have more resources against you....
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 17, 2019 | criminal law
In Pennsylvania, as with all states, crimes have classifications. The two main classifications are misdemeanors and felonies. The classifications create differences in sentencing and ramifications. For instance, a person charged with a misdemeanor may only face county...