Many stores in Pennsylvania have to deal with shoplifters at one time or another, and the likelihood varies depending on what type of store it is and where it is located. If you own or are working at a retail establishment, it is good to be aware of the signs that...
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Theft Crimes Forgery
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 29, 2019 | Theft
One of the more common theft crimes an individual can commit is the act of Forgery. Forgery, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is defined under section 4101 of the Pa criminal code. fraud It states that an individual commits the act of forgery if they do any of the...
Theft Receiving stolen property
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 25, 2019 | Theft
Many cases involving theft such as receiving stolen property make their way through the courts each year. fraud defense One of the most common cases involving theft is receiving stolen property. Receiving stolen property is defined under section 3925 of the Pa...
Theft Crimes theft by failure to make required disposition
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jun 24, 2019 | Theft
Theft Crimes Statutes such as theft by failure to make required disposition can cover a wide range of different offenses. embezzlement One of those types of theft is theft by failure to make required disposition of funds received. This offense is defined under section...
Theft Crimes Unauthorized use of an Automobile
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Mar 27, 2019 | Theft
There are many statutes under Pennsylvania law dealing with Theft Crimes specifically Unauthorized Use of an automobile. They range from minor traffic violations to DUI to theft of an automobile. Drivers can also find themselves being charged with a motor vehicle...
Theft defrauding secured creditors
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Jul 30, 2017 | Theft
Chapter 41 of Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code addresses forgery and fraudulent practices and theft offenses. § 4110 of the Pennsylvania General Assembly specifically addresses theft charges such as defrauding secured creditors. A person commits...
Theft Deceptive or Fraudulent Business Practices
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | May 31, 2017 | Theft
Pennsylvania Statute 4107 Title 18 in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code defines what makes certain business transactions illegal or fraudulent or a type of theft in the eyes of the law. Burglary There are a variety of ways in which both the buyer and the seller can...
Theft Bad Checks
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Dec 11, 2016 | Theft
In Pennsylvania, it is a Theft crime to pass Bad Checks. Theft Crimes like Bad Checks occur when an accused tries to pass checks as a form of payment. This offense is known as bad checks. Per title 18 section 4105(a)(1) of the Pennsylvania crimes code, a...
Theft unauthorized use of an automobile
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Oct 9, 2016 | Theft
In Pennsylvania, it is a theft crime to use another person's automobile or other vehicles without their consent. This crime is known as unauthorized use of automobiles and is a theft crime. Unauthorized use of an automobile is also often referred to as...
Theft: Bribery
On Behalf of Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 6, 2016 | Theft
Bribery cases and other public corruptions cases such as theft can cause quite a commotion in the media and attract a lot of unwanted attention. Bribery is a type of theft crime and typically involves bribing public officials with large amounts of money or something...