Criminal Law

Burglary – Unlawful entry into a building with intent to commit a crime.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3502

Robbery – Taking property from a person using force or threat.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3701

Assault – Causing physical harm to another person.

Statute (Simple Assault): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2701

Statute (Aggravated Assault): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2702

Drug Possession – Possession of illegal substances.

Statute: 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(16)

Drug Trafficking – Distribution or sale of illegal substances.

Statute: 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(30)

Domestic Violence – Abuse within a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation.

Statutes (Assault or Harassment depending on the act): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2701 and 18 Pa. C.S. § 2709

Arson – Deliberate setting of a fire to property.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3301

Theft – Stealing someone else’s property.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3921

Fraud – Deceptive practices for financial gain.

Statutes (Forgery or Theft by Deception): 18 Pa. C.S. § 4101, § 3922

Identity Theft – Stealing personal information to commit fraud.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4120

Embezzlement – Misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust.

Statute (Theft by Unlawful Taking): 18 Pa. C.S. § 3921

Vandalism – Deliberate destruction of property.

Statute (Criminal Mischief): 18 Pa. C.S. § 3304

Motor Vehicle Theft – Stealing or attempting to steal a vehicle.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3921 (Theft Statute)

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) – Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Statute: 75 Pa. C.S. § 3802

Child Abuse – Physical, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of a child.

Statute (Endangering Welfare of Children): 18 Pa. C.S. § 4304

Sexual Assault – Non-consensual sexual contact.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3124.1

Prostitution – Engaging in or promoting sexual services for money.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 5902

Stalking – Repeated, unwanted attention and surveillance.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2709.1

Kidnapping – Unlawful abduction and detention of a person.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2901

Illegal Firearm Possession – Possession of a firearm without proper authorization.

Statutes: 18 Pa. C.S. § 6106 (Firearm Without a License), § 6105 (Persons Not to Possess Firearms)

Public Intoxication – Being visibly intoxicated in a public place.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 5505

Resisting Arrest – Obstructing or opposing a law enforcement officer during an arrest.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 5104

Hate Crimes – Crimes motivated by prejudice against race, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Statute (Ethnic Intimidation): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2710

Criminal Trespass – Entering or remaining on property without permission.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3503

Reckless Endangerment – Engaging in conduct that places another person at risk of serious injury or death.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2705

Terroristic Threats – Threatening to commit violence to terrorize another or cause public inconvenience.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2706

Harassment – Engaging in conduct that repeatedly annoys or alarms another person.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2709

Indecent Assault – Non-consensual sexual contact with another person.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3126

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Possessing items used to consume or distribute drugs.

Statute: 35 P.S. § 780-113(a)(32)

Corruption of Minors – Engaging in acts that corrupt the morals of a minor.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 6301

Forgery – Altering or creating a false document with intent to defraud.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4101

Perjury – Knowingly making false statements under oath.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4902

Bribery – Offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence an action.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4701

Escape – Unlawfully leaving custody or failing to return to custody after a temporary release.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 5121

Obstruction of Justice – Hindering the administration of law or other governmental function.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 5101

Tampering with Evidence – Altering, destroying, or concealing evidence with intent to impair its use in an official proceeding.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4910

Receiving Stolen Property – Acquiring or possessing property known to be stolen.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3925

Extortion – Obtaining property through threats of violence or other harm.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3923

Criminal Coercion – Using threats to unlawfully restrict someone’s freedom of action.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2906

Unlawful Restraint – Restricting someone’s freedom of movement without consent.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2902

Endangering the Welfare of a Child – Putting a minor in a situation that could harm their physical or mental health.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4304

Possession of a Firearm by a Minor – Minors unlawfully possessing or carrying a firearm.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 6110.1

Possession of an Instrument of Crime – Possessing tools with intent to commit a crime.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 907

Unauthorized Use of Automobiles – Operating someone else’s vehicle without consent.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3928

False Imprisonment – Restricting another person’s freedom of movement unlawfully.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 2903

Retail Theft – Shoplifting or stealing goods from a retail store.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 3929

Criminal Use of Communication Facility – Using any communication device (phone, internet) to commit a crime.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 7512

Assault – Causing physical harm to another person.

Statute (Simple Assault): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2701

Statute (Aggravated Assault): 18 Pa. C.S. § 2702

Tax Evasion – Willfully avoiding the payment of legally due taxes.

Statute: 72 P.S. § 7353 (Pennsylvania’s Tax Code provisions for tax evasion)

Credit Card Fraud – Using a stolen or fraudulent credit card to obtain goods, services, or money.

Statute: 18 Pa. C.S. § 4106

Felony Charges – Serious crimes punishable by more than one year of imprisonment; encompasses various offenses like murder, robbery, and major drug offenses.

Statutes: Felonies are classified under various sections, such as 18 Pa. C.S. § 2501 (Murder), § 3701 (Robbery), § 780-113(a)(30) (Drug Trafficking).

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