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If you are approached or questioned by police in Pittsburgh, it is important to understand your legal rights. Whether you are stopped on the street, pulled over while driving or contacted during an investigation, knowing what you are (and are not) obligated to do can...
Local authorities and federal agencies look closely at law enforcement data. Tracking the number of arrests and convictions that occur in a specific geographic region can provide important insight. Lawmakers can adjust and modernize statutes. Law enforcement agencies...
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a white-collar crime, or even if you learn that you’re being investigated for participating in or orchestrating one, it’s crucial to take it seriously. Even if you’re completely innocent of any wrongdoing, don’t assume that...
Crimes involving other people tend to be more serious than offenses involving property. Sexual crimes are some of the most stigmatized criminal offenses prosecuted in Pennsylvania. People accused of violating the bodily autonomy of others may find themselves...
Fraud is a consequential criminal offense involving engagement in deception to obtain money from unsuspecting individuals and entities. For Pennsylvania residents, it’s important to have a broken-down understanding of this crime in order to stay on the right side of...
Whether your case falls under state or federal jurisdiction can significantly impact the outcome of your circumstances if you’re facing criminal charges. While Pennsylvania has its own set of laws, certain crimes fall under federal jurisdiction. The distinction...
Title IX is a landmark federal civil rights law that transformed the education sector. Enacted as part of the Education Amendments of 1972, its purpose is to eliminate sex-based discrimination. It mandates that any educational program or activity receiving federal...
An individual can be charged with fraud if they knowingly lie to secure unfair or unlawful gain. Is it possible to unintentionally commit fraud? Can claiming ignorance be a viable defense in court? The answer, like many things in law, is not straightforward. To use...
At our firm, we’re proud of the uniquely collaborative approach we take to criminal defense cases. And while securing positive outcomes for our clients is the greatest reward of all, it’s never a bad thing to be recognized for the work we do. We’re proud to announce that this year, Stanton D. Levenson has been named a Super Lawyer for…
Embezzlement is one of the few white-collar criminal charges that may result from interpersonal accusations rather than a state or federal investigation. Sometimes, embezzlement comes to light because regulatory agencies start looking into an organization’s financial records and discover what looks like misconduct. However, it is often internal financial reviews or reports from co-workers who are concerned about certain behaviors…