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Pulled over for drunk driving? Know what’s required
One question I hear many people ask is “Can I refuse to take field sobriety tests when pulled over for drunk driving?” Here in Pennsylvania, you absolutely have the right to refuse to perform sobriety tests. However, it is important that you know that you can still be arrested for drunk driving whether you refuse or… Read More »
Drug crimes and child custody
Pittsburgh Drug Crimes Attorney People who are considered to be habitual drug abusers often have their children taken away from them after an arrest. And rightly so; using illegal narcotics can seriously affect a person’s parenting skills and decision making. It’s unfortunate, but some drug users use the benefits they get from having children to fuel… Read More »
Indiana man charged with assault, other violent crimes in stabbing
Criminal charges for violent crimes such as assault and battery can land a person in jail for a very long time. Recently, in Blairsville, PA, a man was stabbed several times with his own bayonet late last Saturday evening during an altercation is now being charged with violent crimes. Police say the man was attempting… Read More »
17-year-old Thornhill arrested for shooting three at Monroeville Mall
When we read about serious juvenile crimes, there is generally some sad subplot that pervades in the lives of these kids’ stories that is lost in the context of things. Often times, a troubling home life and sketchy upbringing can be the difference between a young man (or woman) excelling in life and leading a… Read More »
Criminal defense: What is probation violation?
If someone is convicted of a crime, in almost all circumstances, probation is set as a part of sentencing in lieu of, or in addition to, any fines, community service, and time spent in jail. Generally, probation is considered a second chance; however, it does comes with rather strict guidelines that must be followed. Terms… Read More »
Pennsylvania crime rates drop
News out of Pennsylvania shows that the number of criminal defense cases is down for the year, with a 1.4% drop in the number of violent crimes between 2013 and 2014. The total number of crimes dropped by 1.2%. This is the second consecutive year during which the total number of crimes has dropped. Authorities say that… Read More »
Dance instructor charged with sex crimes
Being charged with sex crimes like solicitation or unlawful contact with a minor is very serious and a conviction, even if pleaded down, will result in a lifetime of embarrassment, ridicule, and shame; not to mention registry on the sex offender list and having to mark down on every job and renter’s application that the person… Read More »
Social media interactions can result in criminal charges
The proliferation of the internet and social media has been good for many things. It puts the entirety of human knowledge at our finger tips; it allows us to interact with people on the other side of the world; and it makes collaboration and the development of new ideas simpler and easier. But there… Read More »
Man charged with sex crimes at Carnegie Science Center
A man from Allegheny County who was convicted of sex crimes involving a six-year-old boy on cruise line was arrested today at the Carnegie Science Center after he offered a child candy and then lied to a worker and police officers about the occurrence when he was confronted. Police arrested the 76-year-old Findlay man and charged… Read More »
Criminal defense and mandatory minimum sentencing
In a recent Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling, it was found that some of the mandatory minimum sentencing laws in the state aren’t constitutional. The PA Superior Court’s ruling in Commonwealth of PA v. Newman followed a recent United States Supreme Court decision in Alleyne v. United States. In that case, the U.S. Supreme Court… Read More »
