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Scranton Man Charged in Connection with 4 Burglaries

Rogan Law — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:38:00 GMT

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According to Pennsylvania statutes, a person is guilty if he enters a building or occupied structure, with the purpose to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Burglary is a 2^nd degree felony if it is committed at night or if in the course of the burglary the actor is armed with a weapon or inflicts bodily harm upon a resident. All other burglaries are graded as 3^rd degree felony. Call a SCRANTON LAWYER if you are facing criminal charges in Scranton!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Scranton man has been charged with burglary in connection with stealing sinks, refrigerators, and various appliances in order to sell the items to scrap metal companies. The burglaries took place in the Hills section of Scranton.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as burglary, then you need to contact a Lackawanna County defense attorney in order to ensure that your rights are aggressively protected. Whether in Scranton, Honesdale, Montrose, Stroudsburg, Tunkhannock or Wilkes-Barre, an aggressive and experienced NEPA criminal defense attorney can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

Don't risk a long prison sentence by putting your liberty in the hands of the legal system or of an inexperienced or unavailable lawyer. Contact an aggressive and experienced burglary defense lawyer at ROGAN LAW today! We are ready to protect you.

Edwardsville Sunoco Robbed

Rogan Law — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:22:00 GMT

Edwardsville teens face criminal charges in Luzerne County.

The Citizens Voice reports that two Edwardsville teens were identified as the suspects in a violent robbery of a Sunoco convenient store at 5 P.M. on Sunday. The suspects beat the clerk and brandished a knife before making off with hundreds of dollars in cash and merchandise. The clerk is recovering from minor injuries.

If you are accused of committing a robbery or other felony, then you need to talk to an experiencedLuzerne County criminal lawyer as soon as possible. A Wilkes-Barre criminal lawyer from ROGAN LAW will listen to your side of the story and will fight to ensure your legal rights are protected.

Call a defense attorney in Wilkes-Barre at ROGAN LAW to discuss your case today!

Vehicle Stop Leads to Drug Charges

Rogan Law — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:21:00 GMT

Are you facing criminal charges in Pike County? Call ROGAN LAW today!

Some factors the Government considers in determining if the "dealer" did intend to sell the specific drugs in possession are

(1) quantity of drugs seized (more than the typical use of an individual);

(2) presence of drug paraphernalia (ex. plastic bags, scales);

(3) presence of large amounts of cash;

(4) method of drug packaging or form of the drug;

(5) the suspect's behavior and reactions to police; and

(6) testimony of expert witnesses familiar with the illegal drug trade.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that police in Pike County seized several individual bags of marajuana during a traffic stop in Pike County on Tuesday. The suspect is charged with drug possession and intent to deliver a controlled substance.

If you are arrested by the police and have reason to believe that the search of your person or dwelling was without probable cause; you need to defend your legal rights! Call ROGAN LAW today! Whether in Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pike County, Monroe County, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Lackawanna County criminal lawyer. An experienced Pike County defense attorney will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. If you are facing criminal charges in Lackawanna County, contact a defense attorney at ROGAN LAW today!

9 People Arrested in Pittston Drug Ring

Rogan Law — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:10:00 GMT

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Some factors the Government considers in determining if the "dealer" did intend to sell the specific drugs in possession are

(1) quantity of drugs seized (more than the typical use of an individual);

(2) presence of drug paraphernalia (ex. plastic bags, scales);

(3) presence of large amounts of cash;

(4) method of drug packaging or form of the drug;

(5) the suspect's behavior and reactions to police; and

(6) testimony of expert witnesses familiar with the illegal drug trade.

The Citizens Voice reports that 9 people were arrested in connection with "drug bust" last night in Pittston. The individuals arrested are allegedly involved in a drug enterprise that involves several Pittston businesses and residential homes. Weapons, cash, a bullet proof vest, and drugs were seized during the arrest.

If you are arrested by the police and have reason to believe that the search of your person or dwelling were without probable cause, you need to defend your legal rights! Call ROGAN LAW today! Whether in Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pike County, Monroe County, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Pittston defense attorney. An experienced Scranton criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. If you arefacing criminal charges in Luzerne County, contact a Luzerne County defense attorney at ROGAN LAW today!

PNC Bank in Hazle Township Robbed

Rogan Law — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:20:00 GMT

Robbery is the taking of another's property by use of force or intimidation and is a very serious and troubling crime. Victims of robbery are often frightened and rattled by the severe invasion of their personal well being as well as the deprivation of their valuable property. Banks are historically a very common target due to the nature of a bank holding large quantities of money. Banks have instituted many methods to deter robbery, but are still routinely plagued by robbers using force to steal large quantities of money.

If you are facing criminal charges in Luzerne County; call ROGAN LAW today!

The Citizens Voice reports that a PNC Bank in Hazel Township was robbed earlier today. State police in helicopters are still searching for a male suspect in connection to the robbery which occured around 10 A.M. No one was injured in the robbery.

If you are facing criminal charges in Hazleton, then you need to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. A Luzerne County defense attorney from Rogan Law will listen to your side of the story and will fight to ensure your legal rights are protected.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Hazleton criminal defense lawyer at ROGAN LAW to discuss your case today.

Robbery Suspect Fires Two Shots at Trooper; Flees and Escapes

Rogan Law — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:48:00 GMT

Stabbing, shooting, punching. or any type of offensive contact inflicted upon another person will land the aggressor in serious legal trouble. Assault is the knowing or intentional infliction of bodily harm upon another. Aggravated assault is more serious than simple assault and usually involves some object used as a weapon and/or intent to cause serious bodily injury to the victim. The object doesn't have to be a knife or gun, but can be any object capable of causing serious bodily harm.

Weapons lead to more serious charges and increased jail time. There are often justifications or defenses for assaulting another person such as self-defense or trying to protect another person. Although the person whom you assaulted may have instigated the fight or thrown the first punch, you still need an aggressive Luzerne County criminal defense lawyer to protect your legal rights!

The Citizens Voice reports that robbery suspect fired two shots at a State Trooper that tried to detain the suspect. Luckily, the shots missed the officer, who then chased the suspect in his car but was unable to secure the suspect. The suspect is still at large and considered very dangerous.

If you are facing criminal charges in Lackawanna County; you need to defend your rights!

A Lackawanna County criminal lawyer can navigate you through the hostile and complicated justice system. Don't leave your freedom up to chance; hire an aggressive assault lawyer today!

A Nanticoke criminal lawyer from ROGAN LAW will ensure your side of the story is heard and your rights are protected!

Dunkin' Donuts Robbed!

Rogan Law — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:11:00 GMT

Robbery is the taking of another's property by use of force or intimidation and is a very serious and troubling crime. Victims of robbery are often frightened and rattled by the severe invasion of their personal well being as well as the deprivation of their valuable property. Convenient stores and diner-type establishments are historically a very common target due to the low level security and heavy foot traffic at all hours. When business is good, these shops carry large quantities of money. If you are facing criminal charges in Susquehanna County, then you need to talk to an experienced Montrose criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that Dunkin' Donuts in Susquehanna County was robbed around 9:40 P.M. on Friday night. The robber wore a mask and made off with roughly $1400. The robber acted like he had a gun in order to get the clerk to meet his demands. No one was injured in the robbery.

When facing robbery charges in Scranton area, you need a criminal defense lawyer from ROGAN LAW!

A Luzerne County defense criminal lawyer will listen to your side of the story and will fight to ensure your legal rights are protected.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. If you face criminal charges in Luzerne County; contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer at ROGAN LAW to discuss your case today.

Fire Erupts Forcing Residents to Jump Off of Roof

Rogan Law — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:57:00 GMT

Fire Erupts Forcing Residents to Jump from Roof!

Fire is powerful, deadly, and scary. High winds only intensify the destruction of a blaze. Whether an accident or an arson, fire is a deadly foe. If you face criminal charges in Luzerne County; call ROGAN LAW today!

According to Pennsylvania statutes, arson is intentionally starting a fire or explosion, or aiding/ counseling, paying or agreeing to pay another person to cause a fire, whether on your own property. If the fire endangers another person or inhabitant, the charges and consequences are much more severe. If a person inside the building, whether a firefighter or tenant, dies as a result of the fire, the arsonist can be charged with murder!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports South Side residents had to jump from their roof in order to escape a fire that has left seven local citizens displaced. Luckily, no one was injured in the blaze or jumping from the roof. Investigators blame the quick spread of the fire on high winds. No one has been charged in the matter.

Arson is a very serious charge and carries a felony classification. If you are facing criminal charges in Lackawanna County for setting fire to a building and know it was accidental, you need an experienced Lackawanna County criminal defense attorney. Don't risk losing your freedom and suffering a long prison sentence for a crime you are innocent of! An arson defense attorney will listen to your side of the story and ensure your legal rights are protected. A Wilkes-Barre defense lawyer can try to get the charges dropped or reduced if you are charged with arson!

Call ROGAN LAW today! We will fight to protect your rights!

Arsonist in Honesdale?

Rogan Law — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:25:00 GMT

According to Pennsylvania statutes, arson is when a person intentionally starts a fire or explosion, or is involved in aiding/ counseling, paying or agreeing to pay another person to cause a fire, whether on your own property or the property or business of someone else. If the fire endangers another person or inhabitant, the charges and consequences are much more severe. If a person inside the building, whether a firefighter or tenant, dies as a result of the fire, the arsonist can be charged with murder! Call a Honesdale arson defense attorney for more information!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that Honesdale police are investigating two late-night firest that were set within 15-minutes of eachother on Friday night. Both fires were extinguished before any severe damage occured to the structures in Honesdale.

Arson is a very serious charge and carries a felony classification. If you have been charged with intentionally setting fire to a building and know it was accidental, you need an experienced Wayne County defense attorney. Don't risk losing your freedom and suffering a long prison sentence for a crime you are innocent of! An arson defense attorney will listen to your side of the story and ensure your legal rights are protected. A Lackawanna County criminal defense lawyer can fight to get the charges dropped or reduced.

If you are facing criminal charges in Wayne County; you need to call an experienced Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer at ROGAN LAW today!

Pennsylvania Passes Law to Protect Juvenile's Right to a Lawyer

Rogan Law — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:57:00 GMT

The 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution states that "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial" and "have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence." Despite these Constitutional protections which provide Due Process for the accused, juvenile criminal defendants have historically been treated in a dissimilar fashion to adult offenders. The disparity and lack of protections were intended to benefit the juvenile defender, but there have been instances where the juvenile has been denied protections and suffered from the consequences. Call a juvenile defense attorney today to learn more!

The Citizens Voice reports that Pennsylvania joins several other states in requiring a juvenile to be represented by counsel in criminal matters. In previous years, assistance of counsel could be "waived" by the juvenile and put his legal rights and liberty in the hands of a judge. Sadly, two judges in Luzerne County were recently convicted and sentenced to jail for accepting bribes in exchange for sending juveniles to detention centers in order to keep capacity high.

If you are a juvenile and have been charged with a crime or citation, then you need to contact a Luzerne County criminal defense lawyer to ensure that your rights are aggressively protected. Whether in Scranton, Honesdale, Montrose, Stroudsburg, Tunkhannock or Wilkes-Barre, an aggressive and experienced Wilkes-Barre juvenile defense attorney can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

Don't risk a long prison sentence, losing a scholarship or driver's license by putting your liberty in the hands of the legal system or of an inexperienced or unavailable lawyer. Contact an aggressive and Scranton defense attorney at Rogan Law today! We are ready to protect you.

Gunshots Fired During Fight Outside of Hanover Twp. Bar

Rogan Law — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 22:19:00 GMT

Assault is the knowing or intentional infliction of bodily harm upon another. Aggravated assault is more serious than simple assault and usually involves some object used as a weapon and/or the intent to cause serious bodily injury to the other person. Weapons lead to more severe criminal charges and increased jail time. There are often defenses or justifications for assaulting another person such as self-defense or defense of a third party. Although the person whom you assaulted may have instigated and thrown the first punch, you may still be charged in the criminal system and fined and imprisoned. A Hanover Twp. criminal defense attorney can navigate you through the complicated legal system and various charges.

The Citizens Voice reports that 5 men are charged with various offenses including simple assault, harassment, and one of the five is charged with discharging a firearm. The charges stem from a fight outside of an American Legion in Hanover Twp. on March 6th where several of the men were injured, but none of the injuries were from the gunfire.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, you need a Wilkes-Barre criminal lawyer to navigate the legal system and ensure that your rights are protected. A Luzerne County defense attorney will listen to your side of the story and present any available defenses to the charges at hand.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Luzerne County criminal lawyer at ROGAN LAW today.

Heroin Dealer Tries to Sell Drugs to Cop

Rogan Law — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:58:00 GMT

Drug charges are some of the most common criminal charges filed by police in Pennsylvania and across the country. Suspects are often charged not only with possession of the substance, but are also charged with the more serious offense of intent to deliver a controlled substance. According to Pennsylvania criminal law statutes, in order to convict a suspected "drug dealer" with intent to deliver a controlled substance, the Government must prove both possession and intent to deliver the drugs in the suspect's possession. Intent to deliver may be inferred from the totality of the circumstances surrounding the possession of the drugs. Some factors the Government considers in determining if the "dealer" did intend to sell the specific drugs in possession are (1) quantity of drugs seized (more than the typical use of an individual); (2) presence of drug paraphernalia (ex. plastic bags, scales); (3) presence of large amounts of cash; (4) method of drug packaging or form of the drug; (5) the suspect's behavior and reactions to police; and (6) testimony of expert witnesses familiar with the illegal drug trade. Call a Lackawanna County criminal defense attorney to better understand the charges against you!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Scranton man phoned an undercover police officer and offered to sell the officer 3 bags of heroin. The alleged dealer was arrested and had several bags of heroin seized from his residence.

If you are arrested by the police and have reason to believe that the search of your person or dwelling were without probable cause, you need to defend your legal rights! Whether in Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Pike County, Monroe County, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Scranton criminal defense attorney. An experienced Luzerne County criminal defense attorney will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Wilkes-Barre criminal lawyer at ROGAN LAW today!

Dupont Councilman Charged with Assaulting Spouse

Rogan Law — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:18:00 GMT

The Citizens Voice reports that a three term Dupont Councilman was charged with simple assault, aggravated assault and terroristic threats in a domestic dispute with his wife. The councilmen allegedly kicked his wife and smashed her head off of a counter before grabbing a rifle and threatening to kill her.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, you need an experienced Luzerne County criminal defense attorney to navigate the legal system and ensure that your rights are protected. A Lackawanna County criminal defense lawyer will listen to your side of the story and present any available defenses to the charges at hand.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Wilkes-Barre criminal lawyer at ROGAN LAW today.

Underage Drinking

Rogan Law — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:35:00 GMT

21 Means 21!

State law requires all persons under the age of 21 to refrain from consuming alcohol! If you have been accused of underage drinking, you need an aggressive underage drinking lawyer to fight for your rights! Don't risk losing your license or college scholarship because of a careless mistake or wild party. Call a drinking offense attorney today!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that numerous underage drinking and Fake I.D. citations and arrests occurred during the Scranton St. Patrick's Day Parade.

A Scranton defense attorney can navigate you through the comlipicated legal system and help you move on from this minor mishap.

Call a Lackawanna County criminal defense attorney at ROGAN LAW if you were arrested at the Parade!

Con-Man Can't Afford a Lawyer?

Rogan Law — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:32:00 GMT

Fraud, or theft by deception, is the intentional receiving or withholding of another person's property by the use of deception. Deception can be in the form of false identification, failure to disclose information relevant to the transaction between the parties, or failure to correct a false impression which the deceiver knows the impression has influenced the property owner.

Con-Men are the most widely recognized group of people that commit fraud. They lure innocent citizens into their schemes with promises and a slick attitude and then steal anything and everything from the unsuspecting victim. If you are victim of fraud or accused of fraud, call a white-collar crimes lawyer today!

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Clarks Summit "con-man" claims he cannot afford a lawyer even though he is accused of "swindling" over $2 million! The accused claims that his assets have been frozen by the government and therefore he can't pay an attorney to defend his legal rights.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as fraud, then you need to contact a Lackawanna County criminal defense attorney in order to ensure that your legal rights are aggressively protected. Whether in Scranton, Honesdale, Montrose, Stroudsburg, Tunkhannock or Wilkes-Barre, an aggressive and experienced Clarks Summit criminal defense lawyer can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

Don't risk a long prison sentence! Contact an aggressive and experienced Scranton criminal defense lawyer at ROGAN LAW today! We are ready to protect you!