Federal Criminal Charges

There are many people in Pennsylvania who use various drugs. Many people take these drugs for medical purposes and receive them through prescriptions from doctors. However, not all people who take drugs do so with a prescription. Also, there are many drugs that people...

When you face a criminal charge in Pennsylvania, you will progress through the court process. It starts with a pretrial hearing and goes through additional steps until you get to the trial where a jury will hear your case. The pretrial hearing, according to the U.S....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 can't...

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...

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 sentence,...