Criminal Defense

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]