Gun control is one of the most divisive topics in the United States of America. Many people seem to have strong opinions either for or against gun control. When such strong opinions and emotions are attached to a subject, it can be difficult to be impartial. ...
Many temptations present themselves at the workplace. Sometimes after years of faithful employment, an employee falls into the temptation of embezzlement. Embezzlement is when an employee takes money or items from their employer without right or permission. In...
After an arrest, police officers and prosecutors have to determine if there is enough evidence to pursue criminal charges. If the state will not bring charges, they will release the individual. If they do intend to charge someone, that person will need to attend a...
Driving is an important part of most people’s daily lives as it is the only viable way to get to work, grocery store or visit the hospital for a doctor’s appointment. However, driving is a privilege that most people take for granted. Unfortunately, you can lose this...
There has been a moratorium on the death penalty here in Pennsylvania since Gov. Tom Wolf came into office in 2015. However, it can legally be used again if and when that moratorium is ended by his successor. With the next Pennsylvania gubernatorial race in November...
Fraud and similar white-collar offenses involve people tricking others in order to manipulate them out of money or other assets. Fraud can involve billing practices, product delivery and even advertisements. Companies whose employees engage in fraud can face intense...
Many countries outside of the U.S., as well as many states within the U.S., have outlawed the death penalty. Pennsylvania has not. Capital punishment is infrequent, but it is still used. There are many reasons that other governments have stopped using the death...
The threat posed by various types of cyber crimes seems to increase with every new technological advance. No matter if the improvement includes new software security or new hardware protection, these advances tend to introduce new types of fraudulent activity....
Law enforcement officers and prosecutors are under enormous pressure to solve murder cases. When the case is one that has gone cold over years or even decades, the stakes can be even higher. Such is true also for the defendants in these cold cases, as they face unique...
Any motorist that police pull over on suspicion of drunk driving will likely undergo a breath test to determine their blood alcohol concentration. These devices measure the amount of alcohol in the breath and produce a result that lets officers know whether you...
