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Theft By Deception In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with Theft by Deception in Pennsylvania? The charge of Theft by Deception in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include up to ten years in prison and thousands in fines. In Pennsylvania, theft by deception is an extension of the basic theft statute: the unlawful taking of the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. Theft by deception expands that definition and adds to…

Science In Pennsylvania State And Federal Courts

Here at Manchester and Associates we take a multi-layer approach to every case that we handle. In addition to the traditional legal approach by looking at the given facts and comparing them to the laws we look deeper into the actual science involved in every case; from DUI testing, to Drug testing, to crime scene recreations, and forensic computer analysis, just to name a few areas. Science plays a key in how we view a case and advise our clients.…

News Articles That Could Affect Laws In Pennsylvania

Recently there have been several different news articles dealing with rights and privileges across the US that can have an affect right here in Pennsylvania. The American Bar Association is working with members of Congress on creating a bill to help people in Civil Asset Forfeiture cases. See my other blogs are these types of case where the Government is able to legally steal your cars, money, and even houses and businesses. This new legislation will make it harder for…

Being Charged With Rape In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with Rape in Pennsylvania? The charge of Rape in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include up to twenty years in prison and thousands in fines just for a single charge. Not to mention the collateral consequences of just being charged or the registry consequences that you could also be facing. In Pennsylvania, rape is defined as a person engaging in sexual intercourse with a complainant by forcible compulsion. The…

Acquiring A Controlled Substance By Fraud In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Fraud in Pennsylvania? The charge of Acquiring a Controlled Substance by Fraud in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include up to fifteen years in prison and thousands in fines. At minimum you face up to one year in jail. In Pennsylvania, it is illegal to use a fake or forged prescription to obtain, or try to obtain prescriptions from a pharmacy. The acquisition…

Indecent Assault of a Minor

  If you have been charged with Indecent Assault of a Minor in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania or any other crime in Pennsylvania then please call our law office at 1-800-243-4878.

Criminal Use Of Communication Facility In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with having a Criminal use of Communication Facility in Pennsylvania? The charge of Criminal use of Communication Facility in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include up to seven years in prison and thousands in fines just for a single charge. This offense is related to any felony connected to drug activity. It is not illegal to use a Communication Facility which is any private or public instrument for the…

Criminal Conspiracy In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with Criminal Conspiracy in Pennsylvania? The charge of Criminal Conspiracy in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include many years in prison and thousands in fines just for a single charge. What Are Criminal Conspiracy Charges? This is a crime that must involve at least two people. It is an agreement to conspire together to commit a crime with the intent of facilitating the commission of the crime by attempting,…

Possession Of Red Phosphorous Or Causing Or Risking A Catastrophe In Pennsylvania

Have you or someone you know been charged with having a Possession of Red Phosphorous or Causing or Risking a Catastrophe in Pennsylvania? The charges associated with Possession of Red Phosphorous or Causing or Risking a Catastrophe in Pennsylvania can have very serious consequences that can include up to twenty years in prison and thousands in fines just for a single charge. There are different offenses in Pennsylvania under the same statute; all of which are Felonies for Causing or…