Joint Narcotics Unit Seizes Heroin and Arrest Two Suspects

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.

According to the Scranton Times-Tribune, police seized roughly 170 bags of heroin and have arrested two suspects in connection with the heroin. Both suspects are charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance and are being held at Lackawanna County Jail.

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 Scranton criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

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$4,000 Heroin Bust

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.

According to the Scranton Times-Tribune, Scranton police seized roughly $4,000 worth of heroin and have arrested two suspects in connection with the heroin. Both suspects are charged with intent to deliver a controlled substance and are being held at Lackawanna County Jail.

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 Scranton criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

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Drug possession is a very serious charge and carries with it serious penalties including fines and jail time. According to American Jurisprudence Journal, the state may establish that possession is either actual or constructive. Actual possession is met when the person being charged with possession has the controlled substance on their person; while constructive possession is met when the person charged with possession has dominion or control over the controlled substance. To exercise dominion or control over the controlled substance, the suspect need not be in the room or area where the drugs are found, but must be proven to have dominion or control over the drugs as against others.

WNEP.com reports that more than a hundred people are being charged with with drug related crimes after Northumberland and Montour County police broke up an alleged drug ring.

If you face criminal charges for drug possession and/or intent to deliver a controlled substance, then you need to defend your legal rights! Whether in Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Milford, Stroudsburg or Honesdale, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact a NEPA defense lawyer. A Danville drug lawyer will defend your individual liberty and will fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible at trial.

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Drug Charges Stem from Suspecting Consenting to Police Search

Many drug arrests stem from the suspect consenting to a search by police officers. According to the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution, police need a warrant based upon probable cause to search a person or a search is considered unreasonable and illegal. In order for consent to be valid, the suspect must knowingly and intelligently consent to the search. The suspect need not know that he has the right to refuse consent for it to be valid, but the courts must look at the totality of the circumstances to determine if consent was voluntarily and knowingly given. The totality of the circumstances approach is viewed as the appropriate balance between police efficiency and personal liberty from unreasonable police abuse of power.

According to the Scranton Times-Tribune a Scranton man was arrested after police officers, suspecting drug dealing, confronted the man and the suspect then consented to a search, during which the officers said they found several bags of suspected marijuana in the pockets of the suspect. He was charged with manufacture with the intent to deliver a drug, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

If you face criminal charges that stem from consenting to a search of your personal effects; 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 Scranton lawyer will defend your individual liberty and fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal trial.

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Taylor Man Charged with Drug Possession and DUI.

When a police officer stops a vehicle for a traffic or speeding violation, it is important for the driver to remain calm and respectful to the officer. Suspicious driving activity or behavior of the driver or passengers may give the officer probable cause to search the vehicle. Although the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, the motor vehicle has been a particular area of concern regarding the constitutionality of the officer's search and regarding the requirements for probable cause.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Taylor man was charged with a DUI and several drug-possession counts after a police officer pulled him over in the 100 block of Oak Street for swerving into oncoming traffic. The man had over 1.5 ounces of heroin inside his vehicle. The preliminary hearing is set for Thursday.

If you have been pulled over by the police and if you have reason to believe that the search of your vehicle and personal effects inside the vehicle were without probable cause, then you need to defend your legal rights. Whether in Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wayne County, or Wyoming County, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Scranton criminal defense attorney. An experienced Scranton criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and will fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible at trial.

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Traffic Stop Could Result in Drug Charges.

When a police officer stops a motor vehicle during a traffic or speeding violation, it is important for the driver to remain calm and to be respectful with the officer. Suspicious activity and behavior of the driver or passengers inside the car may provide the officer probable cause to search the vehicle. Although the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures, the motor vehicle has been a particular area of concern regarding the constitutionality of officers' searches and the requirements for probable cause.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that two men were pulled over for a tinted window violation and upon approach the officer smelled marijuana in the car. The suspects consented to a search which revealed $3,777.00 and what officers claim are drug-packing materials, or drug paraphernalia. Police said that drug dogs detected traces of controlled substances on the money and packaging materials. Charges will be filed pending laboratory results.

If you have been pulled over by the police and if you have reason to believe that their search of your vehicle and personal effects inside the vehicle was without probable cause, then you need to defend your legal rights! Whether in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Honesdale, Tunkhannock or Montrose, the first step in combating an unlawful search is to contact an experienced Scranton criminal defense attorney. An experienced Scranton criminal defense lawyer will defend your individual liberty and will fight to have unlawfully seized evidence deemed inadmissible in a possible criminal prosecution.

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Scranton Police Search for Suspect in Bar Stabbing.

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 an intent to cause serious bodily injury to the other person. The object need not be a knife or gun, but could be any object used to inflict bodily harm upon another. Weapons lead to more severe criminal charges and to increased jail time. There often are 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 the encounter or may have thrown the first punch, you may still be charged in the criminal system and fined and imprisoned.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Scranton man was stabbed outside a bar Friday night. The victim received several stitches from the stab wound inflicted by a 6 inch steak knife. Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of the suspect who is being charged with assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.

If you are charged with a serious felony such as aggravated assault, then you need to an experienced criminal defense attorney in order to ensure that your rights are aggressively protected. Whether in Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, Monroe County, Wayne County, Wyoming County, Susquehanna County or Carbon County, an aggressive and experienced criminal defense attorney will navigate you through the complicated criminal system and will fight for your rights!

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Robbery And Theft Attorney In Scranton.

Robbery is defined as theft by use of force, whether with slight force or through the use of a weapon. It is a very serious offense, carrying a sentence of up to twenty years in prison. Penalties for a robbery offense have the potential to seriously disrupt your life, especially if you do not have an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you navigate the criminal justice system.

Today's Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a man entered First Liberty Bank and Trust on Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, jumped on the counter and demanded money, and then fled on foot. Thankfully no one was injured in this crime, but the alleged robber did point a gun at a clerk. A robbery charge such as this one is extremely serious, and individuals facing criminal charges such a crime need to hire the right criminal defense attorney to handle the job.

At Rogan Law, we can help you if you have been charged with robbery. Hiring an experienced lawyer right away will give the attorney more time to gather information and evidence and to come up with more effective defense strategies.

For help with criminal charges, contact an experienced and knowledgable Scranton Wilkes-Barre criminal defense attorney today!