Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

White collar crime: Philadelphia man convicted of stealing more than $1 million from friends and family

March 16th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
When the defendant's sister turned to Abramowitz for help after her house burned down, court papers revealed he attempted to use almost $350,000 of his sister's insurance money for personal expenses.

A Philadelphia man people perceived to be an upstanding citizen was sentenced to five years in prison after he was convicted of stealing more than $1 million from family and friends in a case of white collar crime

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Former basketball star convicted for driving under the influence for third time

March 15th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
The policeman noticed that Royal had a suspended license stemming from 2007 when the former basketball star sped away, trying to avoid arrest.

When Royal rolled down his window, Officer Shave said he smelled alcohol on his breath, according to the arrest affidavit

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Ex-cop sentenced to probation after allegedly engaging in credit card theft

March 13th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Jacoby's criminal defense attorney said his client's troubled behavior started when Jacoby began abusing alcohol and painkillers in 2006 after he was unable to work for two years following an injury.

While working as a guard in prison, Jacoby purportedly stole the credit and debit cards of prisoners he perceived as behaving out of control

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Former Philadelphia landlord allegedly scammed banks out of $10 million

March 9th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Coyle allegedly deceived his investors by lying about the amount of rent he collected and saying buildings were occupied when they were empty.

Former Philadelphia bus driver turned landlord is accused of scamming banks out of approximately $10 million with a real estate ploy in 2007

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Former traffic court judge allegedly showed inappropriate pictures to coworker

March 8th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Joseph Massa Jr., Head Counsel for the JCB, said one of the goals of the investigation is to prevent Singletary from "serving on the bench in Pennsylvania anytime in the future."

Singletary purportedly began showing her pictures on his mobile device, which included ”his two daughters in a hot tub or bubble bath, a female in black booty shorts and two pictures of his erect penis.”

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DUI motorist attempts to drive onto Philadelphia’s airport runway

March 6th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Mazik has been charged with driving under the influence, simple and aggravated assault, and several counts of reckless endangerment, defiant trespass and criminal mischief.

24-year-old man apprehended after he drove his 1999 Jeep Cherokee through the gates and attempted to drive onto the airport runway

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High priest charged with covering up knowledge of sex abuse

February 29th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Two other priests who are charged with rape are also on trial.

Priest asks the charges levied against him be dropped.

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Ex-cop gets life behind bars and potential monthly pension

February 27th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
At least eight convicted felons were receiving city pensions last year.

Ex-cop is set to receive almost $2,000 a month while in prison after murder conviction

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Philadelphia man sentenced in child pornography case

February 24th, 2012 by Brian Zeiger
Kenneth Houck was sentenced to 97 months in prison plus five years of supervised release

Almost 6,500 images of child pornography discovered in Philadelphia man’s home

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Gagnon Hearings and Violations of Probation

December 7th, 2011 by Brian Zeiger

When a probationer or parolee is taken into custody due to a new arrest or a new violation, we are often asked about the status of the Gagnon I, Gagnon II, detainer hearings, and paying bail. This topic seems confusing for a bunch of folks but is actually straight forward with the proper lawyer by your side.

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