On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jul 3, 2019 | federal criminal charges
If you are one of the many people in Pennsylvania who participate in trading on the stock market, you should be aware that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulates activities carefully. A suspicion that you are guilty of insider trading may result in an...
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. | Oct 1, 2018 | federal criminal charges
In recent years, public support for the legalization of marijuana, recreationally and/or medically, has grown considerably. States have passed laws legalizing it to varying degrees, including Pennsylvania, and people are generally more comfortable discussing or...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Aug 29, 2018 | federal criminal charges
Many drivers can relate to a situation one man in another state was in a couple years ago. He had a long history with law enforcement agents in the county, and was known for annoying county court staff members with emails and letters. After one occasion of filing...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jul 24, 2018 | federal criminal charges
In previous posts on this blog, we have discussed some of the deeply flawed procedures and elements of the legal system that contribute to issues like wrongful convictions and overly harsh penalties. One such procedure is the use of lineups as a means of identifying...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jun 28, 2018 | federal criminal charges
Our cellphones contain incredible amounts of data, much of which we consider to be private. As such, many people set up passwords, opt for added verification measures and use their fingerprint to unlock their phones. We take these precautions so that others...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Apr 17, 2018 | federal criminal charges
Tax Day is here and people are scrambling to submit their returns to avoid the hefty penalties of not filing on time. However, tax-related issues could still plague people long after this deadline, especially for someone accused of tax evasion or fraud. Failure to...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Jan 26, 2018 | federal criminal charges
Any person facing criminal charges should take their situation — and their defense — seriously. There are numerous consequences that a person could face if their case ends with a conviction, and these consequences continue after you fulfill the terms of a...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Dec 29, 2017 | federal criminal charges
Even if they’ve had the misfortune of being charged with a crime previously, Williamsport, Pennsylvania, residents who are facing charges in federal criminal court for the first time need to be aware of some important differences in the way that system...
On behalf of Campana, Hoffa & Morrone, P.C. | Dec 22, 2017 | federal criminal charges
Many Pennsylvanians both in Williamsport and other parts of the state have probably heard of racketeering but do not have a precise idea of what sort of behavior racketeering entails. Traditionally, racketeering described the practice of organizing and running...
