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Police Obtain Search Warrant After Undercover Officer Buys Drugs At Folcroft Residence

By Gary E. Gerson |

You have probably seen news stories where an undercover officer bought illegal drugs from a defendant, and as soon as the money and the drugs had changed hands, multiple police officers appeared out of nowhere and flashed their badges, making an arrest after a dramatic confrontation.  That is not always how sales to undercover… Read More »

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What Happens If You Get Arrested For An Unrelated Crime While You Are Out On Bond?

By Gary E. Gerson |

It is possible to face criminal charges for two unrelated offenses at the same time.  Even though the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a speedy trial, the time between the initial arrest and the trial.  Judges have the option to set defendants whose cases are pending free until their trial dates, to… Read More »

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It Doesn’t Matter Where You Were At The Time Of The Crime If You Hired The Hit Man

By Gary E. Gerson |

Everyone who has ever passed the time during a multi-day snow emergency by reading detective novels or playing murder mystery parlor games has a basic understanding of the alibi defense.  When you provide an alibi, you are claiming that you cannot be guilty of the charges because you were somewhere else when the crime… Read More »

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Undercover Officers Arrest Four Central Pennsylvania Men After Online Sting Operation

By Gary E. Gerson |

Police often engage in undercover operations to gather the evidence they need to make an arrest.  In an undercover operation, a law enforcement agent pretends to be a willing accomplice who is seeking out a drug deal, soliciting clients for commercial sex, or otherwise attempting to engage in an illegal activity that, by nature,… Read More »

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Two Nevada Men Convicted Of Fraud Against Pittsburgh Seniors

By Gary E. Gerson |

Elderly people are among the most vulnerable to Internet scams.  Seniors are more likely to be lonely and therefore to respond to emails, Facebook messages, What’s App messages, and other forms of online communication when these messages come from people they do not know.  They also tend to be less Internet savvy; you might… Read More »

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Jury Convicts Huntingdon Valley Home Contractor Of Theft By Deception And Unfair Business Practices

By Gary E. Gerson |

The business self help books that you find for sale in airport convenience stores and at FedEx Office tell you to under-promise and over-deliver.  In many industries, your ability to meet a deadline depends on factors beyond your control.  One small glitch in the supply chain or workflow can set your whole project behind… Read More »

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Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Money From Disabled Veterans

By Gary E. Gerson |

The first thing that comes to mind when most people hear the word “embezzlement” is a C-suite employee drawing checks on his employer’s account and making them payable to a shell corporation owned by the C-suite employee himself or one of his accomplices.  The charge of embezzlement can apply under less glamorous circumstances, too. … Read More »

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Yes, You Can Still Get Criminal Charges If You Act As A Confidential Informant

By Gary E. Gerson |

The media narrative on confidential informants tends to be that they are snitches who avoid criminal prosecution, but because they have betrayed their friends, they can trust no one.  In fact, it is often possible to dissociate yourself from illegal activities without telling all of your friends’ secrets to people who would use this… Read More »

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You Can Get Child Endangerment Charges If You Fail To Seek Medical Treatment For Children

By Gary E. Gerson |

Keeping children away from safety hazards is a big job.  Once babies learn to crawl, keeping them away from all the hot, sharp, and poisonous things in the room, even if these hazards are ordinary household items that are harmless to anyone old enough to have the common sense that babies lack, requires almost… Read More »

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Pennsylvania Senator Introduces Bill To Restrict Sale Of Kratom

By Gary E. Gerson |

So many substances that one might ingest are either a death trap or a miracle cure, depending on who you ask.  Some drugs that have been implicated in numerous fatal overdoses were once widely used in medicine, or at least were investigated for their therapeutic potential before researchers determined that the drugs’ risks outweighed… Read More »

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