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Pittsburgh couple sentenced for white collar crimes
White collar crimes like mail fraud can lead to years in prison and hundreds of hours of community service if convicted. A couple from Larimer in Pittsburgh found that out the hard way on Monday when a judge found them guilty of mail fraud. They were arrested for running a multi-million dollar magazine subscription scam… Read More »
Drunk driving charges for man who killed PA cyclist
A 42-year-old Shippensburg man has been charged after he struck a bicyclist during an accident in the area in May. Authorities report that the man was likely intoxicated when he struck the 48-year-old bicycle rider in Southampton Township, Pennsylvania. The driver is accused of striking the bicyclist with his front bumper, causing the man to… Read More »
Teen who drove drunk & killed two gets second DUI
Even though criminal defendants may have faced DUI charges in the past, there is no reason to believe that they might not be apprehended for the same charge again. Those individuals, often known as those with multiple offenses, will usually face more significant drunk driving charges than those who face a judge for the first time…. Read More »
Man pulled over for DUI, pepper-sprayed for evading police
A Pennsylvania man was pepper-sprayed by officers as they attempted to arrest him for a traffic violation. The man, a 34-year-old from Wilke-Barre, was allegedly attempting to evade arrest for a drunk driving charge when he was sprayed by police. He faces official charges of DUI, resisting arrest, eluding a police officer and a variety of… Read More »
Man waives hearing to contest domestic assault evidence
A Pennsylvania man who was allegedly caught on tape assaulting his wife in front of the couple’s children has decided to waive preliminary hearings in two separate criminal cases. The man is facing domestic violence charges after he reportedly assaulted the woman in both May and August. He has been released on bond in connection with… Read More »
Church official cleared of sex crimes
A Pennsylvania court has freed the first senior Catholic Church official to have been convicted of hiding sex abuse by priests. The man, a monsignor, had been convicted in summer 2012 on charges of endangering the welfare of the child when he sent a priest to a Philadelphia parish. That priest had previously been… Read More »
Another PA pastor faces sex crimes charges
A Pennsylvania pastor is facing a variety of allegations related to inappropriate sexual conduct with an 11-year-old church member in Washington County. The Pennsylvania man is facing a variety of sex crimes allegations in connection with the matter, including stalking, corruption of minors, indecent assault and unlawful restraint, among others. The charges stem from an incident that happened… Read More »
Appeal denied for internet crimes through Skype
Attorneys for a 50-year-old man accused of sexual misconduct with a teenager failed to secure special status for their client in late December. The lawyers had argued that the man, who had formerly taught fifth grade, should not have been charged with an internet crimes because he did not download any of the videos associated with… Read More »
DUI charges go to state official with .31 BAC
An Ohio state official is facing DUI allegations after he was reportedly found drunk in a running vehicle within the city limits. The northwest Ohio man will be required to mount a DUI defense against the charges, which allege that his blood alcohol content measured more than .3% – almost four times the legal limit in Ohio. The man was found… Read More »
How the “3 strikes” rule doesn’t always work for criminal defense
Pennsylvania has not joined the ranks of states that have abused their 3 strikes policies by sentencing individuals to massive jail terms simply because of repeat offenses. In contrast, states like that have come under fire for their decisions to sentence minor criminals to serious jail sentences. One man in a different state who stole a… Read More »
