One of the more important rules governing consent in the state of Pennsylvania is the age of consent. Essentially, the age of consent is the age at which an individual can legally consent to any sort of sexual activity. While the age of majority is 18 across the...
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Month: December 2019
Former banker in money laundering scheme gets one day in jail
Offenses related to an employee’s use of a Pennsylvania financial institution as part of a money-laundering scheme can result in serious felony charges. A conviction may bring a punishment that includes incarceration of up to 20 years, hefty fines and restitution. A...
Why is there so much confusion about consent?
When talking about sexual assault cases the topic of "consent" comes up often. There is a lot of confusion surrounding this idea. Nobody seems to be able to provide a clear definition. This is true even among states. Pennsylvania's definition is different from other...
The elements of a drug trafficking charge
Pennsylvania residents should know that the drug crisis is reaching a fever pitch. Opioid overdoses are climbing, and law enforcement is targeting those who distribute these and other illicit drugs to the public at large. Drug trafficking charges are serious, and the...
Man receives one-day sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud
A software glitch discovered while using an online gift-card redemption system led to a Pennsylvania man's wire fraud conviction. Because the circumstances involved the use of the internet, the offense is a federal felony, which can result in severe punishment. A...
