In times gone by, hazing was considered a rite of passage for high school and college athletes and members or prospects of fraternities or sororities. Through the years, however, hazing incidents have become increasingly more violent, more commonly fueled by alcohol, and even more sexual in nature. Even now, a majority of high school and […]

When facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania, one of the critical decisions defendants must make is how to plead in court. The defendant’s plea decision will determine how the case will proceed in court and may significantly impact how the case turns out. In this state, several pleas may be available to respondents, each with implications […]

We have all seen clips from criminal investigation shows, and especially popular are scenes of detectives or police officers gaining evidence based on fingerprints left at the crime location. While these scenes are interesting and exciting for many of us, it is also essential to remember that television does not necessarily show us a perfect […]

False accusations can ruin a person’s life. While the allegations may be false, they have real criminal, civil, and personal consequences. It seems impossible that anyone would falsely accuse someone of a crime when the consequences are so severe and potentially life-altering. Unfortunately, false accusations do happen more often than they should. The hope is […]