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Professionals in a variety of different fields could be at risk of white-collar criminal charges. Prosecution could follow accusations of embezzlement, money laundering or fraud. Professionals such as salespeople, executives and accounting professionals are among...
Self-defense can be a valid and powerful legal response to assault charges in Pennsylvania, but it is not an automatically accepted approach in every case. As a result, it is important for those who have been arrested and charged with assault to carefully consider all...
Many different people may face fraud charges due to their professional activities. Those in the health care sector could face fraud allegations based on their insurance billing practices. Entrepreneurs looking for startup investments for their new businesses could...
Prosecutors work with law enforcement agencies to collect and analyze evidence of criminal activity. When they have sufficient proof that a crime occurred, they may pursue criminal charges. The person accused of breaking the law has an opportunity to respond in court....
Being accused of domestic violence can turn anyone’s world upside down. Whether the accusation is entirely false or rooted in a real conflict, the most important rule to follow is this: do not contact the alleged victim. In Pennsylvania, doing so can seriously harm...
Many people accused of criminal activity do not take their cases to trial. Research into the outcome of criminal cases shows that a large percentage of people accused of breaking the law enter guilty pleas. They do so to bypass protracted criminal proceedings. In many...
Embezzlement is one of the best-known and most common white-collar crimes. People who have access to company resources might abuse that access for personal gain. Embezzlement could involve physical property that belongs to an employer or money. People might...
In Pennsylvania, assault charges can be one of two types: simple or aggravated. Each of these is different, and understanding what separates them is critical because each carries unique legal problems and potential penalties. Simple assault This crime is defined as...
The attorney you choose to represent you can make a significant difference in the outcome of your criminal trial. The Sixth Amendment guarantees your right to legal representation, whether that attorney is a public defender or privately hired. If the court appointed a...
A plea deal is an agreement typically offered by the prosecutor in a case, in which the accused agrees to plead to a specific charge in exchange for a specific sentence. Sometimes, the prosecutor offers a lesser charge and probation in exchange for the guilty plea....
