Drug trafficking is a crime that is taken very seriously by all levels of law enforcement, from the federal level on down. That was apparent in a recent series of arrests here in Pennsylvania. The operation in question targeted alleged heroin traffickers in the town...
What are Medicare fraud and Medicare abuse?
Medicare fraud and Medicare abuse are crimes that the federal government takes very seriously. This is due in part to the effect that this type of behavior has on the health and wellbeing of Medicare recipients, but also because of the financial impact that it has on...
Terroristic threatening charges demand a firm defense
When most people hear about terroristic threatening, they automatically assume that there is a tie to terrorists. That isn't the case. Terroristic threatening is something that anyone who issues nonverbal or verbal threats can be charged with. In some cases,...
Why is deoxyribonucleic acid so important to investigations?
When police are investigating an alleged crime, one of the most important tools that they have is deoxyribonucleic acid—commonly known as DNA. This is a relatively new type of evidence, and it's being used more often all of the time. What makes it so important to...
Domestic violence charges and the right to have guns
In Pennsylvania, people convicted of crimes involving domestic violence are prohibited from possessing firearms and are required to relinquish any guns in their possession. This is the case even when the specific domestic violence crime is a misdemeanor. Those who...
Mass marketers must ensure compliance with laws
There is no limit to what people will search for on the Internet. In some cases, the information they are getting might come from emails or other mass marking methods. While there is no issue with these types of marking methods, there is a chance that a person could...
How evidence is gathered matters in criminal cases
Evidence is a big part of the case for the prosecution and the defense when there is a criminal trial. Law enforcement officers and those working for the prosecutors have to ensure that the evidence they gather is lawfully gathered because anything that is illegally...
The process of taking a case to federal court
Federal courts make some huge decisions and set precedents that can shape the laws in Pennsylvania for decades to come. However, the courts have no say in picking or choosing what cases are offered to them. They have to wait until something happens and it is then...
The 2 types of mortgage fraud have different motivations
When you try to obtain a mortgage to purchase a home, you have to go through an application process. This can include having to fill out forms, provide income information, give proof of other aspects of the application and several other steps. In some cases, the...
