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According to the National Association of Shoplifting and Theft Addiction Specialists, shoplifting occurs more than half a million times every day in the U.S. and involves an annual loss of value in excess of $13 billion. It is easy to see why shoplifting laws in Pennsylvania are rigid and, in some cases, severe. It’s also easy to understand why so many stores invest significant money in video surveillance and theft tags to try to catch thieves in the act.

With over two million individuals serving time in jails and prisons, the United States continues to lead the criminal incarceration rate worldwide. However, over 90 percent of all felony and misdemeanor criminal cases never reach trial.

Anyone facing a criminal charge knows how scary it can be—but this is especially true if you feel your arrest was unwarranted and that you were only acting out of self-defense.

Evidence is always at the heart of every criminal case. The strength of the prosecution’s case depends on the availability of evidence against the defendant. In a criminal trial, the evidence can mean the difference between obtaining a “guilty” verdict and getting the charges dismissed.

Even if you believe you are guilty, there are several points you should consider before you decide whether or not to hire an attorney. When you are facing criminal court, you are in a serious situation and should have all the information you need about the consequences of a conviction.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, state troopers made 18,412 driving-under-the-influence arrests in 2020. Whether a DUI is the driver’s first mistake or a third offense, a DUI charge in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should always be taken seriously.

Having sub-par legal representation can increase the probability that you will find yourself up behind bars, given the maximum possible fine or less than favorable probation conditions. You should always have legal representation when heading into the courtroom.

If you’re a parent, you know you’ll do anything for your child. You’ll always be there to support them, to advise them, or help them out of a bind. But what kind of responsibilities do you have as a parent if your minor child commits a crime?

Allegations of domestic violence are not taken lightly. Law enforcement and the courts will err on the side of the accuser rather than the accused. Those accused can be arrested without a warrant. It can seem that there is a presumption of guilt, not innocence, against the person accused of committing it. Steps to protect the alleged victim are immediate while due process for the accused lags.

When you disagree with someone, things can get out of control, especially when alcohol is involved. That is why a confrontation between bar patrons often leads to a fight. But can you get arrested and face criminal charges when your verbal altercation turns physical?