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| March 29, 2010 |
| Scranton White Collar Crime Lawyer |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| White collar crimes are crimes such as bribery, fraud, embezzlement, mail fraud, credit card fraud, false identification, insurance fraud, wire fraud, money laundering, identity theft and internet fraud. These crimes are most often committed within a business environment; their investigation can involve law enforcement, the FBI and the IRS.
Under most circumstances, investigators assigned to Scranton white collar crime cases will collect substantial quantities of evidence before they file charges. That is why anyone under suspicion for having committed a Scranton white collar crime should contact a Scranton white collar crime lawyer at Rogan Law as soon as possible. As an experienced Scranton white collar crime attorney, I will aggressively challenge the charges you might face both inside and outside the courts.
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| February 26, 2010 |
| Lackawanna County Courthouse Crime Watch Focuses on Scranton White Collar Crime |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| The Times-Tribune reports that the new Lackawanna County Courthouse Crime Watch campaign has collected about 50 letters from concerned citizens regarding public corruption. The activist responsible for the crime watch estimates that 60 percent of these letters contain information that might be helpful to state and federal agencies involved with investigating Scranton white collar crime.
Whether or how those government agencies will act on the information contained in the letters remains to be seen, but in the meantime, if you believe you might be a person under suspicion for committing a Scranton white collar crime, then you should not hesitate to contact a skilled Scranton white collar crime lawyer.
A Scranton white collar crime attorney from Rogan Law can help you even before charges have been filed against you. In fact, you need to get started before charges are filed because, in most cases, investigators will have worked to accumulate a substantial amount of evidence before they file any charges.
Rogan Law offers aggressive defense skills to clients facing misdemeanor or felony Scranton white collar crime charges. Contact a Scranton white collar crime lawyer at Rogan Law today to schedule a free case consultation. |
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| January 20, 2010 |
| FBI Interviews Lackawanna County Commissioner |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| In one of today's most read stories, the Times-Tribune reported that FBI agents spent three hours interviewing Lackawanna County Commissioner A.J. Munchak in its continuing federal grand jury investigation of public corruption.
When the federal government becomes involved in investigating Scranton white collar crimes, the person being investigated must act quickly and intelligently to choose a Scranton white collar crime attorney with the experience to conduct a thorough investigation and to challenge the charges his client faces both inside and outside the courts.
If you are being investigated or if you think you might be investigated in the near future, then do yourself a favor and contact a skilled Scranton white collar crime lawyer at Rogan Law before federal agents accumulate so much information that it becomes more difficult to defend your rights and to protect your freedom.
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| January 08, 2010 |
| Thoughts from a Pocono Criminal Defense Lawyer |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| In the 1960s, Yale University psychologist Stanley Milgram conducted experiments aimed at measuring everyday people's willingness to perform violent acts against others when told to do so by an authority figure. You may remember the results from psychology class: 65% of participants, obeying the authority figure's orders, inflicted maximum levels of pain on the experimental subject.
Of course, the "subject" was an actor and was never harmed. The participants told to inflict the pain were the real subjects, and their behavior generated a national discussion about obedience, conscience and human conformity.
I bring this up because, as a criminal defense lawyer, I regularly deal with people accused of having made criminal choices. Sometimes my clients are innocent of all wrongdoing; other times, they admit to having done wrong, but want to explain how or why they ended up doing what they did.
How conditions shape our choices remains the object of scientific inquiry, but since the Milgram experiments, we know that most people, under certain conditions, are capable of criminal behavior. An uncomfortable truth, maybe, but a truth nonetheless.
That is why when I look at the case, for example, of the Newfoundland man who recently pled guilty to helping an alleged killer flee, I try to reserve judgment. The man says he didn't know about the crimes at the beginning, and that when he found out he was too scared to stop. Is this the truth? Either way, he deserves to be heard and defended by a competent Pocono criminal defense lawyer.
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| October 08, 2009 |
| Luzerne County Bribery |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| The Times-Tribune ran a story today about a Luzerne County bribery case in which a former Pittston area school superintendent was sentenced to thirteen months in prison for accepting bribes.
Luzerne County bribery charges are serious business. Any time a person offers or accepts something of value in exchange for influence on a government official or public employee he can be charged with bribery. Both the person offering the bribe and the person accepting the bribe can face criminal charges if the illegal activity is detected.
If you are facing Luzerne County bribery charges, then you need a Wilkes-Barre criminal defense attorney who knows how to aggressively and effectively defend you against these very serious charges.
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| October 08, 2009 |
| Luzerne County White Collar Crime |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| In Luzerne County, white collar crime is investigated by the Detective Division of the Luzerne County District Attorney's office. The ten detectives who make up this division have been specially trained by the FBI, the Pennsylvania State Police and other outside organizations to bring the county's full resources to bear on suspected criminals.
Investigations of Luzerne County white collar crimes often involve multiple agencies, and under most circumstances, investigators will have accumulated a substantial amount of evidence before charges are even filed.
A Luzerne County white collar crimes lawyer from Rogan Law can aggressively challenge the charges that a client faces both inside and outside a court of law. We are committed to ensuring that we safeguard our clients' legal rights at all times.
Facing white collar crimes charges in Luzerne County? Contact Rogan law today.
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| October 04, 2009 |
| Scranton Fraud Charges |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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In the coming months, we may see a new category of Scranton fraud charges emerge.
This past September, Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) introduced a bill - S. 1551, The Liability for Aiding and Abetting Securities Violations Act of 2009 - that amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to make third parties to securities fraud lawsuits responsible to investors.
Under current legislation, in many cases, securities firms can claim that they are not responsible for fraudulently misleading investors because third parties make the actual investments. Third parties man claim they are not responsible to investors because they never communicate directly with those investors. In effect, no one is responsible to investors, even when investors have been deliberately mislead. Specter's bill would change that, closing the loophole to give investors more power and control.
If you are facing Scranton fraud charges, then you need a Scranton criminal defense attorney experienced with defending against Scranton white collar crime charges and against federal white collar crime charges. An effective Scranton criminal defense lawyer can help to navigate the criminal justice system in a way that protects your rights and your freedoms.
For help with your Scranton fraud charges, contact Rogan Law today. |
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| September 14, 2009 |
| Bringing Integrity to the Luzerne County Legal System |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Yesterday's Times Leader reported a story about Steve Flood, Luzerne County's former county controller, a man who called attention to the corruption of area judges and politicians long before their misdeeds were known and acknowledged by the public.
Over the years, Flood was treated very poorly by the people whose behaviors he questioned, as well as by many county employees, politicians and colleagues who were afraid to support him publicly because they feared retribution from judges now facing federal indictment.
Mohandas Gandhi once said, "Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth." In many cases, Flood seems to have represented a minority of one in Luzerne County's vastly corrupt legal and political system.
You need Rogan Law.
When you are facing criminal charges in Luzerne County, regardless of whether this is your first criminal case or you already have a criminal record, we have the legal knowledge and expertise to accurately assess your situation in order to determine how to best represent your interests. Ranging from simple DUI all the way to murder, Rogan Law provides high-quality, personal legal representation tailor-made to fit your needs.
Call Rogan Law today.
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| August 20, 2009 |
| Wilkes-Barre Township Suspects Charged in Robbery and Torture Plot |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| Police have filed criminal charges against six suspects allegedly involved with a robbery and torture plot in Wilkes-Barre Township, Luzerne County. Four of the suspects are already under arrest; police are seeking public support in locating the remaining two.
Today's Citizens Voice printed details of the case, taken from arrest papers. The very serious nature of these crimes and the significant quantities of evidence police continue to gather will make it absolutely imperative for the suspects to secure legal representation from an experienced Wilkes-Barre criminal defense lawyer.
Penalties for the crimes described can include time in jail or prison, heavy fines and lengthy parole periods. Since many of these suspects already have criminal records, the consequences for them are likely to be quite severe.
These suspects should immediately hire a Wilkes-Barre criminal defense attorney to represent their interests. A skilled Luzerne County defense lawyer can uncover information that could do wonders for the outlook of their case.
If you have been charged with a crime in Wilkes-Barre Township or anywhere in Luzerne County or northeast Pennsylvania, then you should waste no time. Contact Rogan Law for a free consultation today!
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| August 12, 2009 |
| Scranton, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Against Theft Crimes |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| The Scranton Times-Tribune reports that a local woman who stole over $130,000 worth of jewelry from residents throughout Lackawanna County was sentenced yesterday to two to eight years in state prison. The Waverly woman was diagnosed with kleptomania and prescription drug addiction, and will receive mental health and drug counseling services during her incarceration.
At Rogan Law, we followed this case with particular interest. The woman in question graduated high school with my niece, who also is a member of my staff. She remembers the woman as a smart, kind teenager with an easy laugh and loads of potential. The woman enjoyed a great job working as a nurse at a local university and strong family relationships before her arrest. Our sympathy extends both to the many people who were victimized by her crimes, and to the woman and her family, for whom the last several months must have held their own set of challenges.
In our criminal justice system, we rely upon excellent law enforcement and legal prosecutors to ensure that persons who commit crimes are brought to justice. Equally, we depend on experienced, aggressive defenders to defend the innocent against false accusations and to bring to light mitigating circumstances that impact what constitutes justice for individuals who have engaged in criminal behavior.
If you have been charged with a theft offense in Scranton, then you need to take immediate action to protect both you rights and your future. Rogan Law provides a strong Scranton, Pennsylvania criminal defense against theft crimes.
Contact Rogan Law today.
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| July 28, 2009 |
| Northeast Pennsylvania RICO Charges |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Sometimes, I check local headlines using online news sources. If you use them, then you know that readers often post comments about the articles. I have noticed a pattern of comments lately about northeast Pennsylvania leading the country in terms of corruption among elected officials. It certainly is true that federal investigators have been looking very closely at our region and filing lots of charges. Could we eventually be looking at northeast Pennsylvania RICO charges?
Congress passed the RICO Act to seek out and eradicate organized crime. But it is applicable to and has been used with many other types of crime. In order to be charged with a RICO crime, an enterprise must exhibit a pattern of racketeering activity, and prosecutors must prove that an enterprise existed, that the enterprise affected interstate commerce, that the defendant was associated with or employed by the enterprise, and that the defendant engaged in a pattern of racketeering activity through the commission of at least two acts of racketeering.
So, can our elected officials be considered part of a criminal enterprise? RICO's official definition of "enterprise" is "any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, and any union or group of individuals associated in fact although not a legal entity." The definition may apply to public corruption.
Whether RICO charges will apply in northeast Pennsylvania depends on what federal investigators find over the next several months and years. RICO violations are typically heavily investigated for long periods of time before formal charges are filed.
If you have reason to believe that you or your organization is under investigation for northeast Pennsylvania RICO charges, then now is the time to take action. Contact a northeast Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer at Rogan Law today.
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