by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 30, 2014 | Sex Crimes
The position of trust that pastors hold is one of the highest outside of a child’s parents. When that trust is violated by one of these trusted individuals, the victims may struggle with the emotional harm throughout their lives. Conversely, false allegations...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Recently, one school administer and several teachers have been accused of perpetuating fraud in their elementary school. Now, these professionals are all facing criminal charges in light of these allegations. According to Pennsylvania officials, the fraudulent...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 16, 2014 | Drug Charges
Pennsylvania students who face drug charges while they are still at school may not realize the negative impact such charges could have on their lives. Not only are there potential criminal penalties, but a conviction on drug charges may limit career and employment...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 9, 2014 | Robbery
Recently a co-conspirator pled to seven counts of Robbery and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. She received a sentence of three and half years to ten years incarceration. Although, this seems like a lengthy sentence, her co-defendant received a sentence of eight years...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 9, 2014 | Sex Crimes
The relationship between a student and teacher is one that should be made of trust and the mutual goal of education. Not only are there ethical standards that should be upheld, but there are also legal repercussions for a teacher that has sexual contact with a minor...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 5, 2014 | Sex Crimes
In this post-Sandusky era child abuse prosecutions are multiplying. Although, the Defendant in this case received a hefty sentence he was looking at a sentence of over 30 years in jail. If you are accused it is important to consult with an experienced criminal...
by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | May 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense
With the increased volumes of vehicles and the resulting traffic situations, combined with our rushed lives, incidents of road rage are not uncommon. However, Pennsylvania motorists and their passengers may want to control their rage, as it may lead to criminal...
