Man Allegedly Hits Wife with a Shovel

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.

According to the Scranton Times-Tribune a Carbondale man allegedly struck his wife with a shovel and broom after a verbal argument over the husband's drunken behavior. The husband is being held at Lackawanna County prison and awaits a preliminary hearing.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, you need a Scranton criminal defense lawyer 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 Carbondale criminal lawyer at Rogan Law today.

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.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Carbondale Drug Lawyer at Rogan Law today!

Clarks Summit Home Burglarized

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.

The ScrantonTimes-Tribune reports that two men broke into a Clarks Summit home while the owner was sleeping and stole cash from the owner's purse. The police found two men wandering the streeets at an unusual hour and arrested the two men in connection with the burglary.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as burglary, then you need to contact a Scranton criminal 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 Wilkes-Barre criminal defense lawyer can navigate you through the complicated criminal system - and will fight for your rights!

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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.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a NEPA criminal defense lawyer at Rogan Law today!

Moosic Man Charged with Assaulting Girlfriend

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.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a 26-year old Moosic man was arrested for allegedly pulling his girlfriend's hair. The man faces charges of simple assault, criminal mischief, and harassment. The suspect is awaiting a preliminary hearing.

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

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Assault is the knowing or intentional infliction, or attempt, 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 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 assaulted may have instigated the altercation and may have thrown the first punch, a charge still may be filed.

False imprisonment is the unlawful restriction of another person's freedom to leave a given area. It is not necessary for the victim to be physically restrained, but false imprisonment also could be charged when the victim is being held under duress or left without a reasonable means of escape.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a South Scranton man was charged with assault, harassment and false imprisonment for striking his live-in girlfriend and for physically preventing her from leaving their dwelling. The suspect is being held at Lackawanna County prison awaiting a preliminary hearing.

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

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced NEPA criminal lawyer at Rogan Law today.

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 unless the actor is licensed or privileged to enter.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Tunkhannock man broke into a Clarks Summit post office in an attempt to retrieve a package containing bath salts. The post office was closed at the time because of the Martin Luther King holiday. Bath salts recently were classified as an illegal susbstance since the chemical is used for intoxicating purposes. The suspect ihas been charged with felony counts of burglary and theft as well as of a misdemeanor count of criminal trespass.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as burglary, then you need to contact a Scranton 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 lawyer 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 a burglary defense lawyer at Rogan Law today! We are ready to protect you.

Drinking and driving is one of the most serious and common criminal offenses in our country. Police officers are ever vigilent patrolling the streets to ensure that intoxicated drivers don't endanger the public and fellow motorists. Pennsylvania law establishes a .08% BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) threshold for criminal prosecution for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a local school board member was charged with DUI. The police report charges the board member with having a BAC between .10 - .16, with careless driving, and with failing to signal.

If you have been charged with DUI or careless driving, then you need to defend your rights today! Breathalyzer devices are often the sole evidence supporting a charge for DUI and may be innaccurate Don't let the heavy hand of the law take away your driving privileges and your hard-earned money without a fight Hire a NEPA defense attorney today to fight the charges.

A Wilkes-Barre criminal defense lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected! If you are charged with a DUI and want to fight the charges then hire a Pittston defense attorney at Rogan Law today!

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 by being deprived of their valuable property or money. Store clerks and owners are often the targets of violent robbers because of the stores lack of security and handle large amounts of money.

WNEP.com reports that a World War II veteran and owner of a Freeland Deli was thrown to the ground and was robbed while he was at the cash register in the deli. The suspect is still at large and is described as a 5'9" white male.

If you are accused of committing a robbery or other felony in Luzerne County, then you need to talk to a NEPA criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. A Freeland criminal 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 Luzerne County criminal defense lawyer at Rogan Law to discuss your case today.

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 assaulted may have instigated and thrown the first punch, it still may be charged in the criminal system, and fined and imprisoned.

The ScrantonTimes-Tribune reports that a Scranton man was arrested Monday after he bit his roommate and threatened the roommate with a knife during a dispute inside their shared apartment. The suspect was charged with simple assault and harassment and awaits a preliminary hearing.

If you are accused of aggravated assault or simple assault, then you need a NEPA criminal defense attorney to navigate the legal system and to ensure your rights are protected. A Scranton criminal defense lawyer will listen to your side of the story and will 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 Scranton lawyer at Rogan Law today.

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 frightened by the severe invasion of their personal well-being and also are deprived of their valuable property or money. Banks are a common target because they hold large quantities of money and are easily accessible to the public.

The ScrantonTimes-Tribune reports that First National Bank on Business Route 6 in Archbald was robbed shortly before eleven this morning. The robber allegedly demanded money from the teller, without ever displaying a weapon, and then fled on foot with a bag full of cash. Eye-witness reports led to the detention of the suspect shortly after the robbery.

If you are accused of committing a robbery or other felony in Scranton, then you need to talk to a NEPA criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. A Scranton criminal defense lawyer 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 a Scranton defense attorney at Rogan Law to discuss your case today.

Theft involves the unlawful taking of another's property and is one of the highest invasions of property rights. One form of theft is fraud. Fraud can be proven by showing that the suspect (1) made a false statement of a material fact, (2) the suspect knew the statement to be false, (3) the intent of the suspect was to deceive the alleged victim, (4) the victim justifiably and reasonably relied on the false statment, and (5) the victim suffered injury. Making a false statment of fact can either be by express statements or implication.

The Times-Leader reports that a local man was arrested after a routine traffic stop in Hanover Township on Wednesday morning. The man reportedly submitted forged hotel and restaurant bills to his insurance provider.

Whether in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Stroudsburg, or anywhere in NEPA, the first step in securing a fair trial is to contact a NEPA fraud attorney today. A Wilkes-Barre criminal defense lawyer will ensure that your rights are protected!

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Scranton defense attorney at Rogan Law to discuss your case today.

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.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Scranton defense attorney at Rogan Law today!

Theft involves the unlawful taking of another's property and is one of the highest invasions of property rights. In some cases, a person you know and trust can take what is rightfully yours without any warning or indication. The most vulnerable victims of theft crimes are often employers who trust their employees to carry out their jobs honestly. Employees handle large sums of money and products that are vital to the flow of business and when that trust is broken through theft the legal consequences are often severe.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that the treasurer of a local Volunteer Firefighter Relief fund stole around $9,000 from the fund during 2008 and 2009. The treasurer allegedly wrote checks to his secretary and cashed them after she endorsed them. The funds were never accounted for and there is no record of equipment purchased for the firefighters.

Whether in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazelton, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Stroudsburg, or anywhere in NEPA, the first step in securing a fair trial is to contact a NEPA criminal lawyer. A Scranton defense lawyer will protect your legal rights!

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact a Lackawanna County criminal lawyer at Rogan Law to discuss your case today.

Natural Gas Industry Workers Unfairly Targeted for Crimes?

When the floodgates of industry opened to tap the natural gas resources of the Pennsylvania landscape, many towns saw a massive influx of machinery, out-of-town workers, and trucks dramatically change what were once peaceful rural towns. With the large economic boom that ensued, so too did a rapid increase in raucous behavior and even a spike in criminal complaints. The United States has a long history of prosperity due to the natural resources industry and also, unfortunately, the negative secondary effects that follow when large sums of money, alcohol, and workers converge upon once quaint towns.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that in Bradford County, the most heavily "fracked" county during the Marcellus Shale boom, has seen large increases in arrests, traffic violations, restraining orders, and other crimes as a result of the mass influx of workers and large amounts of money. The Bradford County District Attorney stated that DUI arrests are up 40% from last year!

If you are a hard working employee of the natural gas industry and if you feel that you are being unfairly targeted by police, then you need an experienced criminal attorney to navigate the legal system and to ensure that your rights are protected. A criminal lawyer at Rogan Law will listen to your side of the story and will present any available defense to the charges at hand.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced criminal lawyer at Rogan Law today.

Local Men Arrested for Burglarizing Drug House

According to Pennsylvania statutes, a person is guilty of burglary 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 unless the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Burglary is a felony, and whether it is graded as a first degree felony or third degree felony depends on factors such as whether the structure has been adapted for overnight accommodation and whether any person is present therein. And the intent to commit a crime therein must have been formulated prior to or simultaneous with entering and could be for any crime, not only theft.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that five local men were arrested Thursday for allegedly breaking into a "drug house" in Glenburn Twp. in search of drug money and valuable items. The suspects restrained the two residents of the house with BB guns and also physically assaulted the residents.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as burglary or robbery, then you need to contact an experienced criminal 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 Scranton 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.

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.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Scranton lawyer at Rogan Law today!

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!

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 Scranton criminal lawyer at Rogan Law today.

Police Investigate Alleged Rape.

Common law defines rape as the unlawful compelling of a person through physical force, duress or undue influence to engage in sexual intercourse where consent of the victim is not given or where the victim is incapable of giving consent. Pennsylvania statutes state that a person commits a felony of the first degree when the person engages in sexual intercourse with a complainant:

(1) By forcible compulsion.

(2) By threat of forcible compulsion that would prevent resistance by a person of reasonable resolution.

(3) Who is unconscious or where the person knows that the complainant is unaware that the sexual intercourse is occurring.

(4) Where the person has substantially impaired the complainant's power to appraise or control his or her conduct by administering or employing, without the knowledge of the complainant, drugs, intoxicants or other means for the purpose of preventing resistance.

(5) Who suffers from a mental disability which renders the complainant incapable of consent.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a 32-year-old woman was confronted by a man in her driveway who asked to use her phone and who allegedly forced himself into the victim's house, held her at gunpoint, and raped her. The suspected rapist is described as a white male, five feet, seven inches tall, in his forties. Police are still searching for the suspect.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as rape, then you need to contact a 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 Scranton criminal lawyer 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 rape defense lawyer at Rogan Law today! We are ready to protect you.

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.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Scranton lawyer at Rogan Law today!

Theft involves the unlawful taking of another's property and is one of the highest invasions of property rights. In some cases, a person you know and trust can take what is rightfully yours without any warning. The most vulnerable victims of theft crimes are often employees inside convenient stores and small retail shops. Desperate or aggressive criminals target these stores, which have very few security measures, if any, and a constant flow of foot traffic and money changing hands. A distracted or unsuspecting cashier may be easily taken advantage of by thieves and robbers.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that city police are searching for two men after a collection jar raising funds for a sick little girl was stolen from a North Scranton pizzeria. According to the report, when the counter worker turned his back to prepare a food order, the two men grabbed the jar, concealed it under their shirt and walked out with money jar.

Whether in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, Stroudsburg, or anywhere in NEPA, the first step in securing a fair trial is to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney today.

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

Theft is defined as the unlawful taking of another's property and is one of the highest invasions of property rights. In some cases, a person you know and trust may take what is rightfully yours without any warning or indication. The most vulnerable victims of theft crimes are often vehicle owners who leave their vehicles unattended for significant periods of time or in remote places without security. Attempted theft can occur when the suspect makes a substantial step toward the commission of a theft or is found in dangerous proximity with instrumentalities normally used in connection with a theft. The instrumentalities need not be illegal by themselves, but the question would be determined by a jury under the "totality of the circumstances" as to whether an attempted theft occurred.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a Moosic man has been charged by Moosic police with attempted theft of a motor vehicle after allegedly trying to enter a vehicle occupied by undercover police officers. Undercover Moosic police were in a parked SUV at 4:00 a.m. Saturday and said they watched the suspect approach and then open the door to the vehicle they were in. The suspect was found in possession of a screwdriver, wire cutters and a pocketknife.

Whether in Scranton, Hazelton, Honesdale, Tunkhannock, or Stroudsburg, or anywhere in NEPA, the first step in securing a fair trial is to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney today.

Don't leave your rights and freedom in the hands of the legal system. Contact an experienced Scranton criminal defense lawyer at Rogan Law to discuss your case today!

According to Pennsylvania statute, a person is guilty of burglary if he enters a building or occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or unless the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Burglary is a first-degree felony when it involves a structure adapted for overnight accommodation or a structure not adapted for overnight accommodation in which a person is present. Otherwise it is a second-degree felony. And the intended crime therein need not be theft; it may be any crime.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that city police arrested a Dunmore man Wednesday for allegedly stealing a Samurai sword and jewelry from a North Main Avenue home in July. The suspect has been charged with two counts of burglary and one count each of criminal trespass, theft by unlawful taking and criminal conspiracy.

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

Contact an experienced burglary defense lawyer at Rogan Law today! We are ready to protect you!

According to Pennsylvania statute, a person is guilty of burglary if he enters a building or occupied structure with the intent to commit a crime therein, unless the premises are at the time open to the public or unless the actor is licensed or privileged to enter. Burglary is a felony, and whether it is graded as a first-degree felony or third-degree felony depends on factors such as whether the structure has been adapted for overnight accommodation and whether any person is present therein. And the intent to commit a crime therein must have been formulated prior to or simultaneous with entering the structure, not after, and could be for any crime, not only theft.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that two Green Ridge homes were burglarized during the daytime on Monday. The owners of the homes arrived home to find several drawers open and many valuable items missing. Scranton police are still searching for the suspects.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as burglary, then you need to contact an experienced criminal 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 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.

Rape is the unlawful compelling of a person through physical force, duress, or undue influence to engage in sexual intercourse where consent of the victim is not given or where the victim is incapable of giving legal consent, whether because of age or because of incapacitation. A person is unable to legally consent to sexual intercourse when the age of the consenting person is below a statutory minimum required by the specific state law. In the United States, the age of consent typically is between ages 16 and 18, depending on the state. The age of consent in Pennsylvania is 16, but there are instances of "close-in-age" exceptions where the individuals engaged in voluntary sexual relations are teens only a few years apart in age. Typically, if the alleged statutory rapist is more than four years older than the underage victim, then the "close-in-age" exception to prosecution may not apply.

The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a warrant for the arrest of a 33-year-old man has been issued for allegedly raping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl. The suspect is believed to be in California and awaits a hearing, upon arrest, to address the charges of rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, corruption of minors and unlawful contact with a minor, according to a criminal complaint filed Friday.

If you have been charged with a serious felony such as rape, then you need to contact an experienced criminal 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 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 rape defense lawyer at Rogan Law today! We are ready to protect you.