New Law Makes Leaving Animals in the Cold a Felony
Libre’s Law passed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Legislature and was signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on June 29, 2017 at the State Capitol, and it imposes more severe penalties on those convicted of certain types of animal…
Worgul Law Firm Wins PA Supreme Court DUI Case
Few people would expect their DUI case to travel all the way to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. But that’s exactly what happened to one of our clients charged with aggravated DUI. The trial court convicted her on the basis of…
Reliability of BAC Tests: BAC Urine Test/Urinalysis
This is the fourth of a four-part series of blogs covering the reliability of BAC tests commonly used by law enforcement officers in Pennsylvania. In this blog, we consider the reliability of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) urine tests, or urinalysis…
Violent Crimes on the Rise in Pittsburgh
Statistics from the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) show that violent crime has been increasing in Pittsburgh. Acts of violent crime can cause devastation for a community, and local law enforcement officials are…
Commonly Asked Questions About the Ignition Interlock Device
If you are facing charges for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), then you have probably heard about an ignition interlock device (IID) and know it may be part of the penalties you face. To learn more about an…
Alternative Punishments for DUI
If you are arrested for a DUI in Pittsburgh, you may face jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension upon conviction. Fortunately, a highly skilled Pittsburgh DUI lawyer from Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC may be…
Pennsylvania Sixth in Nation for Internet Crime
Many people use the Internet to access information, stay connected with family and friends, and for other legitimate purposes. However, online hackers, as well as those who use the Internet for other unlawful means, do exist. A recent report issued…
Pittsburgh Police Must Follow a Code of Ethics
Contrary to popular belief, officers in Pittsburgh are required to follow a strict code of ethics, or a set of values that represent what the organization’s goals. However, this code is not always adhered to, and even the code itself…
Is Surveillance Footage Admissible in Court in Pennsylvania?
If you ever watch the news, you have probably caught a glimpse of how surveillance camera footage can be used to catch criminals and potentially during trials. This type of video seems to be most common for burglary and robbery…
Breathalyzers and Field Sobriety Tests at DUI Checkpoints
In recent years, law enforcement has made a concerted effort to crack down on drunk driving. A main component of this campaign is DUI checkpoints, or areas that officers use to catch drunk drivers. In most cases, these checkpoints are…
