As Internet-related technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated, law enforcement has more tools at its disposal to track down and apprehend those who engage in illegal online activities. One of the primary concerns of those in law enforcement is finding and...
Man faces federal charge for trying to meet with woman and child
There is a saying that nothing you post on the Internet is private and nothing you post on the Internet will ever go away. One man's posting on the Internet was the basis of an investigation that has now led to a federal charge of enticing a minor. The man who is...
Could copyright infringement land you in jail?
In the past ten years, the number of people who have been given convictions after being accused of intellectual property violations has jumped dramatically, going up by around 61 percent. This change, along with all of the warnings now put on movies and other types of...
Delaware County Drug Treatment Court is an option for some people
Substance abuse issues are big problems for some defendants who are facing criminal charges. The Delaware County Treatment Court offers some people who are facing criminal charges to go through an intensive treatment program as part of their sentence for their...
When can cyberbullying put your child in legal jeopardy?
When most of us were kids, bullies taunted you on the playground, on the school bus, walking home from school or maybe in your own front yard. Now, a lot of bullying is being done via social media. It's easier to say cruel, hurtful things and even threaten people...
Federal charges for ex-marketing director of liquor control board
People who are placed in official government positions are expected to uphold certain legal and ethical standards. When those standards aren't upheld, criminal charges might be forthcoming. The case of the former head of marketing for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control...
Helping college students charged with crimes
Pennsylvania is home to some of the most distinguished colleges and universities in the country. Delaware County alone boasts historic institutions like Bryn Mawr, Swarthmore, Haverford and Villanova. Whether they move across the state or across the country, college...
Collateral consequences can outlive a sentence after conviction
Anyone who has faced criminal charges has probably thought about all the ways that a conviction could change the rest of his or her life. What some people might not realize is that a misdemeanor conviction can often follow them around just as much as a felony...
What is the crime of identity theft?
Identity theft refers to a plethora of separate instances of fraud wherein someone who was not authorized to do so obtains and uses someone else's personal data, usually for economic gain. In the wrong hands, a credit card, bank account or Social Security number can...
