Monthly Archives: August 2013
Tax man accused of $1.3 million in public theft
A tax collector in a small Pennsylvania town has been accused of embezzling more than $1 million in public money to invest in personal accounts. The man, age 77, will have to mount a criminal defense in the matter. He is accused of gambling with the Delaware County entities’ money, losing it in high-risk stock investments…. Read More »
Teacher charged in alleged DUI death of driver
A woman from Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, is facing drunk driving charges in connection with a fatal car accident in the area. The woman must mount a DWI defense against the allegations, which state that the 30-year-old high school teacher was intoxicated when she collided with another vehicle, reportedly killing a 72-year-old man who was delivering flowers…. Read More »
New computer virus generates fake social media buzz
There’s a new internet crime sensation that is sweeping the nation. That description is more accurate than you may think. Many people may not know what the “Zeus” computer virus is, but you’ve likely encountered something like it before — or you likely know someone who has. The Zeus virus is a common computer… Read More »
Excessive incarceration dealt blow by US Attorney General
While criminal activity has always been associated with a subsequent jail sentence, these terms in prison can vary wildly depending on the case. When it comes to drug crimes, the sentencing protocols can heap many extra years behind bars on an accused person, even if the person’s alleged crimes or actions don’t necessarily warrant such… Read More »
Heroin distribution ring busted in Pittsburgh, 13 people arrested
A massive international drug trafficking operation, functioning here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was recently busted after roughly a year investigating the drug ring. In all, 13 people were arrested, with the type and quantity of charges differing greatly from person to person. The police say about $300,000, four kilograms of heroin and a number of… Read More »
