federal criminal defense

Being accused of a crime could lead to one of the most stressful periods of your life. You will likely be extremely worried about the potential implications of being found guilty, as well as how your reputation is being affected by the ordeal. You will likely have...

If you are a business owner, you will know that dealing with your accounts and paying taxes is an overwhelmingly great task. There are many different laws and regulations that enable you to write off tax obligations in certain situations. If you're a smart business...

If you’re charged with assault and battery, you probably know that a conviction is serious business. It can change your life in many ways, including a long stint in prison and/or hefty fines. Due to the serious nature of assault charges, you need to implement the...

Pennsylvania statutes dictate how the justice system handles criminal charges. When a person faces prosecution for fraud, the authorities believe the accused purposely deceived another.  The government takes fraud seriously, and we agree that anyone who stands accused...

The law allows prosecutors and civil plaintiffs to offer evidence of the defendant's other acts of sexual molestation or sexual assault on any matter that is relevant. If the prosecution wants to offer this evidence, it generally must disclose it at least 15 days in...

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...

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...

Federal and state laws often overlap, but although the offenses they define may be similar, the court process and the penalties may not be the same. You may find yourself facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania that send you before a federal judge rather than going...

Making threats is a good way to end up under arrest. Threatening to kill a police officer is an even faster way to find yourself locked up behind bars. Take for example a situation that started in Oregon and ended with threats against several Pennsylvanian police...