A person who has been convicted of a white collar crime in Pennsylvania may be facing time in federal prison depending on the nature of the crime. White collar crime differs from street crimes like drug distribution and robbery although there is some disagreement...
Month: October 2018
NTSB pushes for efforts to combat drug-impaired driving
Medical marijuana has been legalized in many states, including Pennsylvania. The penalties for driving under the influence remain the same. However, federal traffic safety officials have called for the government to do more to control the problem of driving while...
Important aspects of a mail fraud charge
White collar crimes are serious offenses and are treated as such. Therefore, someone who faces a white collar crime charge should understand what it entails. Particularly regarding mail fraud charges, people tend not to understand their full reach. There are a...
How to get a conviction reversed
People in Pennsylvania who have been convicted of a crime or who have pled guilty to a crime may file an appeal to have their guilty verdict or plea reversed. Appeals are most the common legal mechanism with which to gain a conviction reversal. Writs may also be used....
Common types of phishing attacks
Depending on the specific circumstances, someone who engages in phishing may be subject to criminal charges. Nevertheless, many criminals use these fraudulent scams to deceive people throughout Pennsylvania and the rest of America. There are many different types of...
Even a professional athlete is not immune from DUI charges
Regular folks tend to believe there appears to be a double standard when it comes to famous people and law enforcement. It's not enough that celebrities and Pennsylvania professional athletes have significant financial resources to handle anything that comes along,...