Physician of Michael Jackson Accused of Involuntary Manslaughter.

Under Pennsylvania statute, a person is guilty of involuntary manslaughter when as a direct result of the doing of an unlawful act in a reckless or grossly negligent manner, or of the doing of a lawful act in a reckless or grossly negligent manner, he or she causes the death of another person. The statute further defines that the recklessness necessary to support an involuntary manslaughter conviction may be found where the defendant consciously disregards or, in gross deviation from a standard of reasonable care, fails to perceive a substantial and unjustifiable risk that his or her action might cause death or serious bodily injury. Physicians may be guilty of involuntary manslaughter if it is proven that the physician grossly deviated from the standard of reasonable care in the medical field.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that in the trial of Conrad Murray, former treating physician of performing artist Michael Jackson, the defense is now trying to prove that Dr. Murray did not grossly deviate from the standard of care in administering the medicine which caused the death of Mr. Jackson.

If you have been charged with a serious crime such as involuntary manslaughter, then you need to contact an experienced criminal 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 lawyer can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

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Wilkes-Barre Drive-By Shooting.

Cities have been plagued by gun violence for years and have left police and investigators baffled as to the means to prevent and stop the violence. A common form of intimidation and gun violence used by criminals has been drive-by shootings. Drive-by shootings allow the assailant to leave the scene quickly as well as to prevent the identification of the shooter by possible eye witnesses. Investigators only hope of solving crimes linked to drive-by shootings is to identify the vehicle used and to begin questioning persons connected with the vehicle.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that Wilkes-Barre police are investigating a drive-by shooting that took place near Sherman Street on Saturday night. The victim is in stable condition and reported that two men driving a green car were the culprits. Police are still looking for the shooters.

Attempted murder, aggravated assault, and felony weapons charges are the most common charges brought against anyone charged with a drive-by shooting. If you have been charged with a serious felony, then you need to contact 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 can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

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Felony Charges.

A convicted felon found in possession of a firearm faces serious criminal charges regardless of the intended use or lack of use of the weapon. Longer sentences and heavier fines apply to convicted felons found in possession of a firearm when the weapon is loaded or is involved in the commission of another criminal offense. Statutes banning the unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon exist in all fifty of the United States despite the U.S. Constitution's protection of "the right to bear arms" through the Second Amendment.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a convicted felon was apprehended by a bouncer at a local nightclub and that a weapon was seized by the bouncer after breaking up a fight between the convicted felon and another nightclub patron. Scranton police identified the suspect as a convicted felon from a drug trafficking charge in 2005. The suspect was carrying a loaded 9mm pistol tucked into his belt and reportedly had a loaded round in the chamber ready to fire. The suspect was charged and arrested. And he was released from Lackawanna County Prison after posting $10,000 bail. He awaits his preliminary hearing.

If you have been charged with a serious felony, then you need to contact 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 can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

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Third Arson in One Month in Wayne County.

Arson is a serious crime classified as a felony under most statutes, punishable by severe imprisonment or even death where a fire has been intentionally deadly. Many jurisdictions impose prison sentences commensurate with the seriousness of the criminal intent of the accused. A finding, therefore, that arson had been committed intentionally would result in a longer prison sentence than a finding that it had been done recklessly. Where a human life has been endangered, the penalty is most severe.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that an abandoned building in Wayne County was intentionally set on fire and that it was the third arson in three weeks in Wayne County. All of the fires were set in the early morning hours, but the police have not ruled the three arsons connected at this time.

If you are accused and convicted of arson, then you are looking at serving a long jail sentence. Protect your legal rights by hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer today. Don't leave your freedom and legal rights in the hands of the legal system. Whether in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Stroudsburg, or anywhere in NEPA, the first step in securing a fair trial is to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney today.

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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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Weapon Charges.

When a police officer stops a vehicle during a traffic or speeding violation, it is important for the driver to remain calm and respectful to the officer. Suspicious activity and behavior of the driver or passengers inside the car may give the officer probable cause to search the vehicle. Although the Fourth Amendment to the U. S. 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 the requirements for probable cause.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that two men have been charged with felony gun possession and receiving stolen property subsequent to being stopped by Pennsylvania State Police for speeding. Both men were committed to the Monroe County Correctional Facility following their arrest.

If you are pulled over by the police and have reason to believe that the search of your vehicle and personal effects inside the vehicle were without probable cause, whether in Monroe County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Wayne County, or whether in any county of NEPA, then you need to defend your legal rights! The first step in combating an unlawful search, or an illegal 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 a possible criminal trial.

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