Author Archives: Site Administrator
Thoughts on Ferguson, MO from criminal defense attorney Gary Gerson
Defense attorney Gary Gerson weighs in on Ferguson, MO As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer, situations in places like Ferguson, Missouri are difficult not to think about throughout the day. It’s hard to realize in my mind what many of those people are going through and how their rights are being infringed upon. It also makes… Read More »
What is 586 Disposition in Pennsylvania?
I received an email from a potential client the other day who asked an interesting question. The question was about 586 Disposition. Without going into the details of the case, this person was asking if they could avoid prosecution and court costs via 586 Disposition. 586 Disposition is sometimes referred to as 586 Dismissal…. Read More »
Man arrested on drug charges claims remnants of earlier bust
Here in Pennsylvania, it is clearly illegal to be in the possession of a controlled substance. While some find the term “controlled substance” to be erroneous when talking about marijuana, the fact of the matter is that because our law says so, marijuana is indeed a controlled substance. Many people who are arrested for drug… Read More »
What if I have accidentally downloaded child pornography?
If you have questions or think you will face charges for the possession of child pornography after accidentally downloading an image or video onto your laptop or PC, the Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson are here to help. For more than twenty-five years, I have been helping people who have been accused of crimes… Read More »
Attorney Gerson gets client’s record expunged after aggravated assault of police officer
My client, age 22, was charged in Allegheny County with felony Aggravated Assault upon a police officer, misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and Public Intoxication resulting from a post-concert incident in the Strip District section of the City of Pittsburgh. After being retained, I recommended to my client and his family that he immediately enter an… Read More »
Victim’s parents not responsible for son’s death in underage DUI case
A judge has ruled that the parents of a Fayette County teen who was killed in an underage drunk driving accident at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort will not be held responsible for their son’s death. The lawsuit alleged that the parents were liable because they failed to supervise their son, who drank, got drunk, and then… Read More »
Is internet child porn worse than rape?
Internet crimes that depict child sex crimes are a sensitive subject and as a criminal defense lawyer here in Pittsburgh, I approach these topics with great concern and an analytic point of view. As a father, you can imagine what must have been going through my head when I read a story about a girl… Read More »
Attorney Gerson’s client found innocent of Aggravated Assault, other charges
A jury in Allegheny County acquitted my client who was charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct after a fight erupted during a wedding party involving a lot of extremely intoxicated guests, including my client. The melee started in the early morning hours at a private club when a female bartender tried… Read More »
Drunk driving penalties in Pennsylvania (part 2)
As promised, we are following up with the rest of our informative post about the penalties assessed for a drunk driving arrest. Our first post from last week covered penalties for a first-time DUI. This post will cover multiple offenses. Of course, no one condones drinking and driving, but we do all mistakes. If you have… Read More »
Criminal defense: search and seizure of cell phones now requires warrant
Criminal defense attorneys such as myself have been following questions regarding the seizure of cell phones for quite some time. Recently, the United States Supreme Court has made it more difficult for police to look at a suspect’s mobile phone in order to get “evidence” for the crime committed. If you have been arrested and… Read More »
