Theft and Shoplifting Charges Spike During the Holidays — Know Your Rights in Pennsylvania

By attorney | November 6, 2025
The holiday season often brings joy, time with family, and festive shopping in communities across Northwestern Pennsylvania — from Erie to Crawford, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. But it also brings increased risk of theft and shoplifting. Stores are busier, inventory is visible, staff may be stretched thin, and thieves often see opportunities.

The holiday season often brings joy, time with family, and festive shopping in communities across Northwestern Pennsylvania — from Erie to Crawford, Mercer, Venango, and Warren counties. But it also brings increased risk of theft and shoplifting. Stores are busier, inventory is visible, staff may be stretched thin, and thieves often see opportunities. If you’re…

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Erie DUI Case Dismissed For Lack Of Probable Cause

By attorney | December 20, 2016

Attorney Grant Travis was successful in having his client’s DUI case dismissed after successfully arguing the PSP troopers did not have probable cause for the DUI stop. Mr. Travis filed a motion to suppress evidence obtained during the traffic stop based on the argument that the troopers lacked sufficient cause to stop the client under…

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