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The Medical Marijuana Act Is Now Law In Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is the 24th state to legalize the use of medical cannabis through the Medical Marijuana Act, which went into effect in May of this year. The law did not address the recreational use of marijuana, which remains unlawful. The…

Pittsburgh Body Camera Policy Contrasted With ACLU Model

Violence against and by the police has been a recent concern for law enforcement throughout the United States. The Pittsburgh Police Department has opted to use body cameras in order to discourage police brutality and clarify any questions that may…

Can Texting While Driving Lead to a Murder Charge in Pennsylvania

Distracted driving in Pennsylvania can have serious negative repercussions. Whether a driver is found to be texting while driving, calling a friend, or looking up directions on his or her cellphone, the penalties for distracted driving are severe and can…

House Bill 1947 Overhauls PA Child Sex Crime Laws

Pennsylvania took historic steps last month toward reforming its child sex crime laws through House Bill 1947. Following the shocking news of systemic child sex abuse by religious leaders within the Roman Catholic Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, and recently approved by both…

Law Enforcement in Pennsylvania Urged To Use New Eyewitness Identification Practices

In the criminal court process, eyewitness identification and testimony can play a very large role in the outcome, but recent studies have pointed out that this process is not as reliable as originally thought. In fact, the misidentification of persons…

Pennsylvania To Partner In A New Data Driven Criminal Justice Project

Just over a year after the White House launched the Police Data Initiative, a program aimed to help police departments share data on criminal patterns across the country, the White House announced a new data-driven program last month, the Data…

Pennsylvania Pharmacies Must Now Report Drug Sales

At Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC, we understand the effects of controlled substances on a person’s life and on the effects of being charged with possession of a controlled substance. If you were found to be in…

Should I Expect Jail Time for a First DUI?

If you’ve been charged with a DUI for the first time, you’re likely feeling scared and confused by the charges that have been brought against you. Many people facing a first-time offense wonder if they should expect to serve jail…

DUI Court Process in Pittsburgh

Being charged with a DUI in Pennsylvania can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially in cases where bodily injury or property damage are involved. Following your arrest, you may be wondering what comes next: whether you’ll be going to…

Lawyer Matt Ness Meets Supreme Court Justice

Lawyer Matt Ness of Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC recently had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and speak with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Ness earned admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar this spring. This admission…