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Pair of office workers commit white collar crimes
White collar crimes such as theft, embezzlement, and laundering carry with them large fines, jail time, and other stiff penalties. If convicted, it is very likely that the crime will be considered a felony, seriously hindering the guilty party of obtaining gainful employment upon release of prison and/or probation. If you have questions about white… Read More »
Wrongfully convicted man set to sue; will cost taxpayers
Wrongful imprisonment happens much more than Americans care to admit. It’s one of those subjects that many force out of their minds because they hate to think the justice system has failed someone so horribly that they will have spent months, years, possibly decades in prison having never broken the law. People who are… Read More »
Criminal defense attorney for college student in Pittsburgh
With classes starting and the lives of college-goers in Pittsburgh in full swing, Western Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney Gary Gerson would like to address college-aged kids who find themselves in trouble with the law. As a Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney who regularly represents college students from Pitt, Duquesne, Carlow, CCAC, and Carnegie Mellon who… Read More »
Legal consequences of drinking alcohol on college campuses
With the approach of the end of summer and Labor Day weekend, college students are beginning their annual migration back to our local colleges for the start of the school year. It is a time for optimism, meeting new friends or reuniting with classmates. Unfortunately, the focus of social life on college campuses involves underage… Read More »
North Side boy shot by step-father in accident
Violent crimes such as homicide and manslaughter, whether intentional or not, result in some of the strictest penalties we have in the United States. Accidents happen, and if you are unfortunate enough have a grave accident such as this happen to you, you will need a quality criminal defense attorney who can help you through… Read More »
Drunk driving arrests over Labor Day weekend
The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson would like to wish everyone in and around Pittsburgh and throughout the tri-state region a wonderful Labor Day weekend. As you gear up to take a trip for the holiday, it’s important to remember to be responsible if you choose to imbibe over the holiday weekend. No… Read More »
Man guilty of drunk driving, other charges awaits sentencing
Drunk driving laws have changed a great deal over the last thirty years. With programs like MADD and SADD and more attention being drawn to the problem of drunk driving, rarely is there leniency for people who are arrested for the crime. We know that most drunk driving arrests do not end in accidents, but… Read More »
White collar crimes suspect stole from program clients
White collar crimes like money laundering, embezzling, and stealing money are serious and can result in high restitution payments and long stints in jail. Depending on the amount of money stolen, and how many counts, a person could see years in jail and a federal crime on their record. A Nigerian immigrant who was honored… Read More »
Youth football league president court date set
The former treasurer of the Ligonier Valley Midget Football program was charged with diverting more than $12,601 from league accounts for her personal use last year. A Westmoreland County police detective charged the 32-year-old Ligonier woman with theft, receiving stolen property and, two counts of forgery. According to the criminal complaint, the thefts occurred… Read More »
Why would Jared Fogle plead guilty to child pornography charges?
It was announced this evening that former Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle will plead guilty to charges of possession of child pornography only months after a raid on his home. I have read many comments where people are questioning why he would take a plea deal so soon after his initial arrest. In the generic child pornography… Read More »
