Posts in Criminal Defense

House parties are meant to be fun—but they can take a wrong turn fast. All it takes is a noise complaint...

Drug trafficking This blog examines the implications of a drug trafficking conviction and highlights how an experienced What Constitutes Dru...

Shoplifting What Constitutes Retail Theft in Pennsylvania? Under Pennsylvania law, retail theft occurs when an individual intentionally deprives a merchant o...

White-collar crimes What Are White-Collar Crimes? White-collar crimes are financially motivated, non-violent offenses often committed by individuals in professional or busines...

Facing criminal charges is daunting enough, but the long-term impact on your employment prospects can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a misdemeano...

The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution enshrines one of the most fundamental rights in our legal system: the righ...

Bail hearings are a pivotal step in the criminal justice process, often determining whether a person charged with a crime remain...

By Illegal gambling In Pennsylvania, all forms of gambling are illegal unless specifically authorized by law. The state permit...

Facing If you've been charged with a drug crime, it's crucial to understand the legal process and work on buildin...

Facing an 1. Immediate Arrest and Booking If the police believe you have committed assault, you will likely be arreste...

Being under investigation for a crime can be an overwhelming and frightening experience. Taking the right steps during this critical tim...

In an attempt to stop crimes before they happen, law enforcement may employ tactics that border on illegal, such as helpin...

In an era where digital content can be accessed with a simple click, the line between sharing and stealing can sometime...

Public intoxication may seem like a minor transgression, especially if you've responsibly decided not to drink and drive. However, if yo...

The concept of murder is universally unsettling, but the legal system further complicates it by subdividing it into various categories. Eac...

van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim is proud to announce that our criminal defense attorney Richard Coble won Not Guilt...

Earlier this month, a Hanover, PA man was charged with assault after punching a woman in the stomach. She had recentl...

Most people in Pennsylvania are familiar with the term trespassing. The offense occurs when a person enters a property without permission...

Recently, a man was about to walk into his home late at night when he was attacked by two men. The...

A little-known type of theft was recently reported. That is theft by deception and a Pennsylvania couple is now facing charge...

It was in the middle of November when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the death sentence against one of the me...

In late December of 2020, a gentleman was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, and a number of other charges. ...

A story recently emerged from Carbon County that has many people relieved, and has others asking questions. In early April, stat...

There has recently been a string of burglaries in Montgomery County. The suspects have not been found by police and i...

The police in West Lampeter Township are looking for a man who robbed a local bank in mid-March. The man visite...

A Philadelphia man was recently convicted to 11 years in prison for carjacking and armed robbery in the city. The sentenc...

A couple was recently the victim of two separate thefts that occurred on consecutive days. The first theft occurred on Januar...

Destructive devices that appeared to be pipe bombs were recently sent to CNN headquarters, as well as the homes of Bil...

When people think of retail theft, they typically think of teenagers that steal from stores. However, as law enforcement agencies aroun...

At the end of January, a local Police Department released a statement saying they are searching for a trailer that wa...

Criminal Prosecutions Targeting a Rise in Cyberbullying Make Representation by Premier Philadelphia Criminal Defense Lawyers Essential The world has certainly change...

Recently, a man had his conviction set aside for a murder he was accused of committing in 1990. He was charge...

Recently, a couple was returning to their vehicle after leaving a bar in Philadelphia, when they were robbed at gun poin...

Recently, a woman was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole for killing her two children. The wome...

COVID-19 has forced everyone to shelter in place, stay at home, and avoid interaction with others. While this has helped t...

In mid December, three men walked into a Philadelphia gas station and held up the employee working there with a gun...

Early in November, a Pennsylvania man was pulled over in Delaware for a routine traffic stop for having illegal tinted windows...

Two men were recently arrested after being approached by police in a convenience store parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia. Police approache...

It was once generally known that a police officer could search a vehicle on the roadside if they had probable caus...

Pennsylvania usually has a slightly higher murder rate than anywhere else in the country. It comes as no surprise then tha...

A man was recently charged with murder after an altercation outside of sports bar in which he shot a man. Th...

Recently, State Senator Pat Stefano introduced legislation to expand the Castle Doctrine law in Pennsylvania. The Castle Doctrine, also known a...

Recently, a woman was charged with retail theft after being accused of stealing over $400 from a Target department store. Sh...

The number of cases involving identity theft have increased over the past weeks and months in Pennsylvania. From August 26 t...

On September 6, a man entered a home in Chester County, grabbed the woman inside by the throat and threatened he...

Recently, a Bethlehem man was sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole for killing a woman and he...

Recently, a man was arrested on charges of domestic violence at a self-storage facility in Evans City. Inside a storage uni...

Recently, a grand jury decided that three former homicide detectives from Philadelphia should face criminal charges of perjury for their testimon...

Recently, a man pleaded guilty to third-degree burglary after it was found that he broke into an empty home. After th...

Recently, Pennsylvania State Police announced they have found the vehicle an 18-year-old allegedly used to hit a trooper in Lancaster Count...