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answered on Oct 29, 2025

Act on two tracks—freeze and trace—without delay: file in Pennsylvania family court for a preliminary injunction that freezes asset transfers, compels sworn financial disclosure, and preserves all electronically stored information.

Simultaneously serve litigation‑hold notices on your... View More

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answered on Sep 18, 2025

You are in a situation where the prosecution changing its story could significantly impact your defense. The first step is to have a detailed discussion with your federal public defender about the new allegations, how they differ from the original claim, and how this affects your strategy. Ask your... View More

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answered on Jul 10, 2025

You have every right to want accountability for what happened, especially when someone you trusted took advantage of your benefits. Misusing someone’s EBT card, especially for personal or unauthorized use, is considered fraud under Pennsylvania law. Since you’ve already taken the step to... View More

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answered on May 14, 2025

You're in a difficult spot, and it's understandable to feel anxious about what might happen. The truth is, not reporting income while receiving SSI is considered a violation of the program’s rules. Earning over \$2,000 through DoorDash while continuing to collect SSI without notifying... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

It’s upsetting to find yourself locked out of your assets after a scam, and you have options to challenge the freeze.

Immediately send a formal demand letter to Cryptotrade.com asserting that their requirement for an extra deposit is wrongful conversion and breach of contract—warn that... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2025

If there is no court order, restitution agreement, or garnishment specifically restricting access to your 401(k), then you can typically access the funds—subject to tax and early withdrawal penalties. A past criminal conviction, including embezzlement, does not by itself disqualify you from... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2025

You're facing a potentially serious situation that needs immediate attention. These missing endorsements and altered bank statements are red flags that could indicate fraud, and you should contact Wells Fargo right away to report these discrepancies, especially that altered dentist check and... View More

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answered on Sep 7, 2024

In Allegheny County, PA, after an involuntary termination of parental rights (TPR), a parent is generally no longer considered a "party" to the dependency case. The court's order stating that the parent is not to be notified of future proceedings indicates that their legal standing... View More

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answered on Dec 27, 2023

If you are facing a summary charge for stealing in Pennsylvania and want to explore the option of pleading not guilty to have the case bound over and potentially qualify for ARD (Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition), it's essential to understand the legal process. Pleading not guilty can... View More

Contact the Attorney General's Office of Consumer Affairs. You would also have an action in fraud against the company.

If you have been indicted by the federal government, you would have received some sort of notification from the federal agency involved. If you are concerned that you might have been indicted or that you might be under investigation, you should definitely contact a federal criminal defense attorney... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2020

Do NOT speak to the police without a warrant. More information is needed to give you advice. Did you know the person whose credit card it was? If not, you could be charged with felonies, including access device fraud, theft, identity theft. If you knew the person, if they say you did not nave... View More

The short answer is "Yes," it is a crime. The key to Pennsylvania's forgery statute is that there must be an "intent to defraud or injure." Whether a crime is committed is not determined by the outcome, i.e. a financial gain by the actor, but by whether the actor's... View More

No

Pennsylvania is one of twelve states that upholds two-party consent for communications recording. To secretly record a conversation with consent from only one party in Pennsylvania is therefore illegal.

Sorry.

Today. It should be posted on the PACER website

And your question is?

If you are charged with a crime and there is a search warrant involved, you will get a copy of it -- as well as the inventory list of items seized -- from the District Attorney's Office when they forward their "discovery" to you. That happens at the Court of Common Pleas level, and... View More

Here's the forgery statute in full:

"§ 4101 Forgery

(a) Offense defined.--A person is guilty of forgery if, with intent to defraud or injure anyone, or with knowledge that he is facilitating a fraud or injury to be perpetrated by anyone, the actor:

(1) alters... View More

I suggest you contact your local police department. Let them handle it, and they'll also make a report of your concerns. While you're doing that, change your locks again for your own peace of mind.

Best of luck!