Criminal Defense + Criminal Appeals

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Robbery is a serious criminal offense that involves the use of force or the threat of force to take someone's property.

PA: 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3701

NJ: N.J.S.A. § 2C:15-1

FL: FL.S.A. §812.13(2)(a)

Federal: 18 U.S.C. § 2113

Burglary involves the unlawful entry into someone's property, building and/or car with the intent to commit a crime. 

PA: 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3701

NJ: N.J.S.A. 2C:18-2

FL: FL.S.A. §812.135

Federal: 18 U.S.C. § 103

Happens when a person threatens or uses force to obtain something of value from another person 

PA: 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 3923 

NJ: N.J.S.A. § 2C:20-5 

FL: FL.S.A. §836.05

Federal: 18 U.S.C. § 873

Conspiracy occurs when two or more people agree to commit a crime together, and then take some action towards committing that crime and acts considered "participation"  is complex and varied. 

Fed: 18 U.S.C. § 2113 (Get away drivers same Liability as all other co-conspirators)

Fed: 18 U.S.C. § 2 (Lookouts aid crime & are liable as if they did so themselves)

When a firearm is used during a burglary or a robbery, this fact alone compounds a person's exposure to a significant prison sentence.

The use of a firearm can also result in mandatory minimum sentences and other harsh penalties. 

Additionally, the use of a firearm during a robbery can result in charges of felony possession of a firearm, which can carry its own set of penalties. 

Carjacking: Death PenaltyFed: 18 U.S.C. § 2119

Stacking for Federal Robbery - (Mandatory Minimum sentence) 25 years consecutive (on-top) for each conviction 

Firearms (Mandatory minimum Sentences) 5 years (posses gun), 7 years (displayed gun), & 10 years (shoot gun)

Hostages - Life Imprisonment  Fed: 18 U.S.C. § 1203

Human Hostage Shields - Life Imprisonment  Fed: 18 U.S.C. § 1201

 Retail theft, also called shoplifting, is stealing property from a store without paying. Retail theft is a serious crime that can result in significant penalties and consequences. Penalties for retail theft vary depending on the value of the stolen merchandise and whether the perpetrator has a prior criminal record.  

Car theft is the criminal act of taking someone else's vehicle without their permission. It can involve stealing a car that is parked or taking a car while the owner is still inside. Car theft is a serious crime that can result in significant penalties and consequences. Generally, car theft is a felony offense and can sometimes result in mandator sentences especially if the crime involved violence or the person has a prior criminal record

Identity theft is the unauthorized use of another's personal info, such as their name, or credit card information. The perpetrator uses this info to commit fraud, like opening bank accounts or buying items in others names. The legal system places a high priority on protecting people's the privacy and financial security and the severity of penalties will depend on the extent of the financial losses, number of victims, and the level of sophistication including planning the crime.

Credit card fraud is a type of financial crime that involves the unauthorized use of another person's credit card or credit card information to make purchases or obtain cash. Credit card fraud can take many forms, including the theft of physical credit cards, the use of stolen credit card information to make purchases online or over the phone, and the creation of fake credit cards using stolen information.  

Ponzi schemes are an investment scam in which returns are paid to earlier investors using the money contributed by newer investors, rather than profits from any legitimate business activity. Typically high returns are promised  with little or no risk, but ultimately, the scheme collapses when it becomes impossible to recruit enough new investors to pay off the returns promised to old investors.  Ponzi schemes are illegal  and victims can file lawsuits to recover losses and seek damages

Bank fraud is a criminal offense involving the use of deceitful or dishonest methods to obtain money or other assets from a financial institution. Financial institutions invest significant resources in detecting and preventing bank fraud. Bank fraud violates federal and state criminal laws and encompasses a broad range of activities, including embezzlement, check fraud, credit card fraud, loan fraud, and identity theft. Bank fraud can be committed by individuals or by organized groups.