Violent Crimes

In Pennsylvania, violent crimes such as possession of a firearm at a court are very serious. Violent Crimes like this are known as possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in court facility. Per title 18 section 913 subsection (a)(1)...

In Pennsylvania, Violent Crimes such as Criminal Coercion occur if someone restricts another person's freedom by threatening them. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Criminal Coercion. Per title 18 section 2906 of the PA crimes code, a person commits criminal...

In Pennsylvania, unlawfully holding another person against his will is a serious offense and one of the more Violent Crimes of Unlawful Restraint. Violent Crimes such as this are known as Unlawful Restraint. Per the PA crimes code Title 18 section 2902(a),...

In Pennsylvania, it is a crime to physically assault another person. There are several different statutes in PA that prosecute Violent Crimes like Simple Assault.  Violent Crimes such as Simple Assault make it illegal to physically harm someone. One of the statutes is...

When most people hear of a homicide, they automatically think of a criminal act. That isn't always the case. Some homicides aren't criminal acts at all. In the most general sense, a homicide is simply the killing of a human. There are several different types of...

In Pennsylvania, possessing weapons that are considered offensive or are prohibited is a serious offense and may be considered violent crimes. This violent crimes offense is known as prohibited offensive weapons. A person commits prohibited offensive weapons when he...

In Pennsylvania, violent crimes occur when threats are made that considered terrorist. Violent crimes such as this are known as terrorist threats. According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, a person commits the crime of terrorist threats if the person...

Violent crimes are often viewed as some of the worst on the planet. If you are facing charges related to a violent crime, we need to get started on your defense right away. The penalties that you are facing are much too serious for you to just throw together a...

In Pennsylvania, propulsion of missiles is a serious offense and can lead to severe penalties. The propulsion of missiles into both occupied vehicles and onto roadways is prohibited. A person commits violent crimes such as propulsion of missiles into an occupied...

In Pennsylvania, violent crimes such as assault by prisoner are serious.  Violent crimes for a prisoner can occur such as: (assault by prisoner) if the prisoner intentionally or knowingly assaults another with a deadly weapon or by...