Pennsylvania Criminal Charges: A Detailed Look at Each Type

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Navigating the criminal justice system can be overwhelming, especially if you find yourself facing charges in Pennsylvania. Understanding the types of criminal charges is crucial for anyone involved in the legal process. This blog post provides a detailed look at Pennsylvania’s various criminal charges, shedding light on their classifications, potential penalties, and key differences. How…

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How to Avoid a Family Disaster at Thanksgiving

Few times during the year are more stressful than the holidays Does your family include a few alcoholics and loudmouths? Are family members as divided as the USA itself into blue and red states so that certain discussions become shouting matches? Are you combining sets of in-laws of different religions and backgrounds with different ideas…

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Protecting Your Loved Ones

Let us help you to protect your nearest and dearest Spending time with loved ones during the Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to discuss your intentions for your Estate Planning. Try these simple tips to take the stress out of Estate Planning: Make a Will– the attorneys at Mack Law Offices can assist you…

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If you think about drinking and driving during Thanksgiving…

If you think about drinking and driving during Thanksgiving… According to the Pennsylvania Highway Transportation Safety Administration, the highest number of holiday crashes and fatalities in 2014 happened around Thanksgiving. Avoid pre-partying and binge drinking at your Thanksgiving festivities. Know your limits and party responsibly. But if you or a loved one finds yourself in…

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Man with 3 DUIs Acquitted of Latest Charge

WILKES-BARRE – A city man who has been convicted of drunken driving three times escaped a fourth conviction Wednesday after a Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas jury acquitted him. Thomas Green, 37, of Stanton Street, had refused to take a field sobriety test or submit to a blood alcohol test after his arrest on…

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Bribery

Mack Law Offices is experienced in Fraud & Bribery charges. The term bribery has been used a great deal in the press lately. From elected officials to developers, bribery is committed when an individual gives another individual money or something of value to buy influence. In order to be convicted of bribery, the prosecution much…

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Fraud

Fraud is broadly defined as any offense which involves dishonesty, or other fraudulent act. A charge may include such acts as bankruptcy fraud, tax fraud, identity theft, insurance fraud, mail fraud, credit card/debit card fraud, securities fraud, telemarketing fraud, and wire fraud. Pennsylvania has very specific laws when governing fraudulent acts. Someone can be convicted…

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What is White Collar Crime?

White collar crime is defined as any non-violent criminal activity which occurs in a commercial or business setting. Such crimes are usually committed for financial gain. White collar crimes can be committed by individuals, organizations, businesses or corporations. Types of White Collar crimes include: Fraud Bribery Embezzlement Extortion Forgery Insider Trading and other Investment Schemes…

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