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What are the heroin laws in Pennsylvania?

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 29, 2016 | Drug Charges

Heroin is a very dangerous drug that is illegal throughout the United States. Each state has its own laws pertaining to the possession and sale of heroin. If you are facing charges related to heroin in Pennsylvania, there are some factors that you must consider as you...

Pastor accused of rape arrested at airport

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 26, 2016 | Sex Crimes

A New Jersey pastor accused of raping and impregnating a girl was arrested by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents upon arriving at a local airport from Ecuador. At this time, the man is being held in an Essex County jail as he awaits extradition to Pennsylvania....

What constitutes a hate crime?

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 22, 2016 | Federal Crimes

It can often be complicated to decide if a crime is really a hate crime or not. As such, it's important to know exactly what constitutes a hate crime and when that title can be used in Pennsylvania. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the issue is with...

3 Defenses To Drunk Driving

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 21, 2016 | Drunk Driving

If you've been pulled over for drunk driving - and especially if you took the breath test and failed - you may thing your only option is to plead guilty. This is not true. There is always a way to defend yourself against DUI/DWI charges. Below are 3 common - and...

Cyberbullying can be considered a crime

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 18, 2016 | Internet Crimes

Go back in time 50 years and there was no such thing as cyberbullying. This was well before the days of the Internet, smartphones, tablets, and many other types of technology. In today's world, however, cyberbullying is a problem that has grown out of control. For...

Bill Cosby posts bail in sexual assault case

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 15, 2016 | Sex Crimes

Well-known comedian and actor Bill Cosby has been in the news off and on for almost a decade related to allegations that he sexually assaulted various women. Until now, no one has decided to pursue charges against Cosby. In one case in 2005, prosecutors reviewed...

Learn your defense options to fight drug charges

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 13, 2016 | Drug Charges

All drug charges are serious charges. In Pennsylvania, these charges can lead to time behind bars if you are convicted. The effects of these charges don't end with what the criminal justice system doles out if you are convicted. A drug-related conviction can have many...

Mandatory minimum sentences can be harsh and inflexible

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 9, 2016 | Federal Crimes

Mandatory minimum sentences are a concept of the legal system that was meant to help provide more consistent sentencing for those convicted of certain crimes. In reality, mandatory minimum sentences seem to be placing punishments that don't really fit the crime that...

When does a police officer have a right to search my vehicle for drugs?

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 8, 2016 | Drug Charges

Drug charges arise from a variety of circumstances, but often people find themselves charged with a drug offense after what started out as a routine traffic stop. Let's be clear, though: a police officer does not automatically have a right to search your vehicle when...

How is wire fraud different from standard fraud?

by The Law Offices of Joseph Lesniak, LLC | Jan 7, 2016 | Internet Crimes

A lot of the elements of wire fraud are also things you'd find in standard fraud cases. For example, the case has to be aimed at tricking someone else into turning over one's money—defrauding them of that money—and there has to be intent to do so at the beginning of...

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