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Larceny by Check

August 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is larceny by check? Above all, larceny by check involves obtaining goods or services by writing a check with knowledge of insufficient funds and with intent to defraud. Note that “larceny by stealing” is a different legal offense than larce… Read More
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Tags: Attorney Barabino, Check Writing, Crime, Felony, Fraud, Goods and Services, Justice, Larceny, Law and Order, Stealing

Phone Betting

August 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is phone betting? A defendant is charged with the crime of “use of telephone for betting” when he or she unlawfully is (ONE OR MORE): Using a telephone Permitting a telephone …for betting purposes. What is the law on phone betting? Commonw… Read More
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Tags: Crime, Dismissed, Felonies, Felony, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Specific Intent, Telephone Betting, Wanton Conduct

Knowledge in Criminal Law

July 26th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is knowledge in criminal law? A perception of the facts required for a crime is knowledge in criminal law. It is the burden of the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that at the time of the offense the defendant knew something. This… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Burden of Proof, Crime, Criminal, Diversion, General Intent, Intent, Knowledge, Wanton Conduct