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| March 12, 2010 |
| A False Sense of Entitlement |
| Posted By Attorney Shawn Curry |
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Due to the difficult economic times, it is easy for people to feel overworked and underpaid. Many people may feel that Big Business is taking advantage of the working class -- the rich are getting richer; the poor, poorer; and, the middle further skewed.
As a result of feeling undercompensated and unappreciated, it is easy to feel that rewarding oneself with some small "token" of appreciation -- free food or unused gift card -- is well-deserved and too little to be noticed. Unfortunately, it is this sense of entitlement that the law says is both false and criminal.
Under Pennsylvania law, the actions described above would be recognized as Theft By Unlawful Taking, which makes it unlawful to take the property of another with the intent to deprive the property owner of its use. Essentially, whenever you take an item from your employer or place of business, they are deprived of its use.
The penalties for the criminal charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking are dependent on the value of the property taken. With the right Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Attorney, even a person actually guilty of the crime, may be able to minimize the penalties they face. Separately, depending on the facts in any given case, an experienced and knowledgable attorney may be able to build a defense in order to fight your case.
If you or someone you know has been charged with theft or any criminal offense, contact Criminal Defense Attorney Shawn M. Curry for a free consultation by phone at 1-800-615-0115. If an in-office appointment is necessary, Mr. Curry can accommodate you with offices in Dillsburg, Harrisburg, or York, PA. |
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| March 04, 2010 |
| City of Harrisburg Enacts Law Banning Cell Phones While Driving |
| Posted By Attorney Shawn Curry |
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Recently, a law banning the use of cell phones while driving has been enacted in the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The police are now enforcing and issuing citations to those who are caught talking or texting on their cell phones while driving. The fines increase for each time a person is cited for the offense.
One of the issues that will need to be addressed by police seeking to enforce the cell phone ban is: Proof of Notice of the Law. Essentially, the police will likely have to prove that those charged with this offense knew that there was a law against the use of cell phones while driving in the City of Harrisburg.
However, currently, no signs have been posted in the city notifying drivers of the ban. As a result, police stopping drivers who are using cell phones may ask the driver if he or she knew of the law/ban. If you are stopped for using your cell phone while driving, do not admit that you knew of the ban and contact an attorney at Colgan Marzzacco, LLC, right away. |
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