FOOTBALL PLAYER ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH FELONY FRAUD

A West Virginia University football player was arrested last week after he allegedly charged over $1,000 on credit and debit cards which were not his. Charles Pugh, a safety for the Mountaineers, will face felony charges for fraudulent schemes. Pugh allegedly found car keys in the school’s student union, used the panic button to locate the associated vehicle in a parking garage, and then illegally entered the vehicle from which he removed both a credit and debit card.

Police Chief, Bob Roberts, explained that Pugh would be charged with a felony because the amount of unauthorized charges exceeds $1,000. If convicted of a felony, Pugh would serve, at the minimum, one year in prison.

Felony Crimes

Felony offenses are the most serious crimes and carry potential prison sentences. In Pennsylvania, the two/three strike rule is applicable and states that if you have a previous conviction for a violent crime, a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years for a second offense and 25 years to life for a third offense will be imposed upon conviction. Non-violent felonies, although not applicable to the two/three strike rule, are still very serious infractions which carry potentially long prison sentences.

If you have been charged with a felony criminal offense, contact the Law Offices of Marc Neff immediately. We will assist you in your defense and can potentially lessen or eliminate the charges against you.