January 18, 2021
Crimes on Federal Land: The Capitol Riots
As a result of the riots on January 6, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol, many Americans are wondering, what charges will those individuals face? Before understanding the offenses committed, it’s […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
January 12, 2021
Ethnic Intimidation Vs. Hate Crime: What You Need To Know
In 2019, there were 41 reported hate crimes across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. While many of us think of hate crimes as a matter of crimes perpetrated because of a […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
December 15, 2020
Crimes At the Holidays: Not Just An Act For The Grinch
While the Grinch may have stolen Christmas, there will be other crimes committed this holiday season that we need to be reminded of–especially if you’re the one being accused of […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
December 1, 2020
The Elements of a Crime and Criminal Process
We often discuss the specific crimes Pennsylvanians may be accused of and need legal representation for. While the makeup of each crime is different, in the United States, there are […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
October 27, 2020
Insufficient Evidence in PA Criminal Code
In criminal cases like murder, robbery, and theft, the evidence provided must be sufficient to support a verdict once all elements of the crime have been established. However, if there […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
October 13, 2020
Recording Consent in PA, Keeping Up With Digital Trends
From office Zoom calls, TikTok trends, and now political tell-alls, one thing all of these occurrences have in common is the act of recording. While your recorded Zoom call for […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense, White Collar.
October 5, 2020
Difference Between Burglary and Robbery
For those unfamiliar with the nuances of criminal law, it’s fair to believe that robbery and burglary are the same, or at least very similar charges. However, there are specific […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
September 28, 2020
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Internet Crimes, Fraud
Since the onset of COVID-19, cybersecurity threats have run rampant. As such, we at Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano believe it is more important than ever to recognize that October […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
September 8, 2020
Is Crime Seasonal?
As the weather changes across NEPA, it had us considering the seasonality of crime. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is reason to believe that crime is actually […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.
August 4, 2020
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Attorney
When you’ve been accused of a crime, you know having a strong legal defense backing you will be critically important. But how do you choose a criminal defense attorney to […]
Posted by Mazzoni Karam Petorak & Valvano in Criminal Defense.