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Identifications made during police lineups are often unreliable
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have not yet taken steps to revise the way police departments conduct lineups, although such changes have been...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jul 18, 20182 min read
Supreme Court makes landmark Fourth Amendment ruling
The Fourth Amendment protects Pennsylvania residents against unreasonable search and seizure, but the courts have long held that this...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jul 11, 20182 min read
How the FBI deals with hate crimes
In Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the U.S., hate crimes are a punishable offense. Hate crimes are defined as traditional offenses that...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jul 3, 20182 min read
Man facing DUI charges following high-speed car chase
A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody on June 17 after he allegedly fled from police, resulting in a high-speed chase. The incident...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jun 27, 20182 min read
Can you go to jail for tax evasion?
If you are currently facing charges related to tax evasion, you may have concerns about the potential penalties you may face and whether...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Types of Pennsylvania assault charges
A person who causes bodily harm to another person in Pennsylvania may face assault charges. Depending on the severity of the charge, the...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jun 20, 20182 min read
Eyewitness errors involved in wrongful convictions
For many people in Pennsylvania who maintain their innocence despite being convicted of a crime, mistaken identity and wrongful...

Edward J. Rymsza
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Federal law applies serious penalties to carjacking crimes
Motorists in Pennsylvania typically watch out for traffic hazards, but sometimes a thief directly tries to steal a vehicle from a driver....

Edward J. Rymsza
Jun 8, 20182 min read
Pennsylvania’s SCRAM bracelet program
The Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole is one dozens of state agencies around the country to have adopted the use of electronic...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 31, 20182 min read
Criminal offenses associated with alcohol and drugs
Alcohol and drugs play a significant role in criminal activities. People who consume alcohol or use drugs may experience judgment...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 25, 20182 min read
Factors that could trigger a DUI charge
Pennsylvania residents who are taken into custody after a DUI are likely going to be charged with a misdemeanor offense. However, there...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 22, 20182 min read
Drivers of rental cars entitled to privacy, Supreme Court rules
Pennsylvania residents who borrow a rental car from a family member or friend should be aware that, according to a Supreme Court...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 16, 20182 min read
Man facing DUI and drug charges after stopping at Wawa
A Pennsylvania man was taken into custody on May 4 after authorities allegedly found marijuana in his vehicle. According to the report,...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 9, 20182 min read
Repeat offender bill approved by Pennsylvania House
According to a Pennsylvania lawmaker, approximately one-third of drunk drivers who are taken into custody or convicted on a DUI charge...

Edward J. Rymsza
May 3, 20182 min read
Diversion program could erase TV host’s drunk driving charges
Viewers in Pennsylvania may be familiar with TV talk show host Steve Wilkos’ brash and confrontational style with his guests that dates...

Edward J. Rymsza
Apr 26, 20182 min read
Tractor manufacturer Caterpillar faces accusations of tax fraud
Nobody enjoys paying taxes. Not only can it be annoying, but it may feel frustrating to watch a significant amount of your money...

Edward J. Rymsza
Apr 25, 20182 min read
Insider trading and government policy leaks
The often-complex world of insider trading allegations that can be of concern to corporate executives in Pennsylvania and elsewhere is...

Edward J. Rymsza
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Pennsylvania man charged with DUI after crash
Police say that a 68-year-old man was intoxicated when he lost control of his vehicle and crashed in Bucks County on the evening of March...

Edward J. Rymsza
Apr 11, 20182 min read
Man facing multiple charges for drunk driving with a child
Law enforcement officers with the Pennsylvania State Police reportedly stopped a 28-year-old Waynesboro man who was allegedly driving...

Edward J. Rymsza
Apr 6, 20182 min read
Driver taken into custody on multiple charges
At about 3 a.m. on March 24, Pennsylvania police spotted a Honda Civic going 81 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. Authorities...

Edward J. Rymsza
Mar 29, 20181 min read
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