Blog | Law Offices of Scarpello & LaTour

August 2, 2019

Sex Crimes

Pierre LaTour

What is the Difference Between Rape and Sexual ...

State laws in the United States vary when it comes to sexual abuse charges. In the state of Pennsylvania, there are important distinctions between sexual assault and rape that a defendant should be aware of to properly understand their case. In addition, there are various types of sexual assault and rape that someone could be charged with.

July 9, 2019

Drugs

Pierre LaTour

Police Use of Confidential Informants in Drug ...

Police use of confidential informants is widespread in Pennsylvania. Police often use these "informants" to buy or purchase narcotics, set up drug sales over the phone, and provide other information that the police use to make drug arrests.

May 29, 2019

criminal defense, criminal attorney, statements

Pierre LaTour

Don't Talk to the Police!

Why its never a good idea, and who you need to call first.

April 29, 2019

Pierre LaTour

Are Social Media and Big Data Violating Civil ...

As we saw in our recent article on the issue of Doxing, civil rights violations go well beyond the police brutality, employment discrimination and political rights protected under the First Amendment. In fact human rights violations, sexual harassment, and hate crimes are rampant online.

October 21, 2018

criminal attorney

Pierre LaTour

Case Files: How a Defense Attorney Can Win a ...

In the criminal justice system, people charged with a crime are entitled to a defense. In Philadelphia, the dedicated attorneys who defend the accused are members of an elite law firm known as Scarpello & LaTour. These are their stories.

sex assault

Pierre LaTour

September 15, 2017

Sex Crimes

Changes Coming to PA Megan's Law?

Pierre LaTour

September 15, 2017

Sex Crimes

Changes Coming to PA's Megan's Law.

Pierre LaTour

March 1, 2017

Sex Crimes

Prior Bad Acts and Sex Assault Prosecutions

Pierre LaTour

March 1, 2017

Sex Crimes

Prior Bad Acts and Sex Assault Prosecutions

What are "bad acts" and how does the government try to use them in sex assault prosecutions?

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