Posts in March, 2021
Mar 30, 2021Defenses to Armed Robbery in Pennsylvania
Theft crimes are very common during the holidays and this year was no different. On Christmas Eve, two men allegedly robbe...
View Article Mar 23, 2021Defenses to Car Theft in Pennsylvania
In early February, two people broke into a home, stole car keys, and then used the vehicle in the driveway t...
View Article Mar 21, 2021In My Own Defense: Michael van der Veen Responds to Ted Schwartz Article
“I do solemnly swear (or arm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the
Constitutio...
View Article Mar 18, 2021Lessons learned in Washington, D.C.
While serving as impeachment counsel to former President Donald J. Trump, I gave a number of interviews to media outlets acros...
View Article Mar 18, 2021When are Children Tried as Adults in Pennsylvania?
The story of a man that had been in prison for nearly 70 years after he was convicted as a 15-year-ol...
View Article Mar 12, 2021Can You File a Lawsuit Over Negligent Security?
An 84-year-old woman is filing a lawsuit against a casino after a 39-year-old man attacked her in the casino’s parking lot...
View Article Mar 9, 2021Is Breaking Into a Barn Considered Burglary in Pennsylvania?
Recently, a person broke into a home and a barn in Jefferson County, even though it did not appear that the...
View Article Mar 4, 2021Why Evidence is So Important in Your Slip and Fall Claim
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the number of slip and fall claims has drastically increased in the las...
View Article Mar 2, 2021What is the Statute of Limitations on Sex Crimes in Pennsylvania?
A man was recently charged with several sex crimes in Pennsylvania. While this is not all that surprising, as sex crime...
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