Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC | Legal Blog - Page 37 of 47 - Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?

Nov 06 2015 in DUI

DUI checkpoints are a controversial method of catching and preventing suspected drunk drivers. The police will block off a section of road, stop cars, and ask for the driver’s license and registration. When the police notice symptoms of intoxication, they will ask the drivers to…

Drive-By Shootings

Oct 14 2015 in Criminal Defense, Violent Crimes, Weapons Crimes

Drive-by shootings are a common scenario often associated with gang violence in Pittsburgh. It might seem like legislators would have written some kind of law that addresses this type of shooting. However, despite the prevalence of drive-by shootings, there is no specific “drive-by shooting” offense…

Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Reform Movement

Oct 07 2015 in Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Criminal Process

Policy makers and civil rights leaders have been advocating for a reform of the criminal justice system for decades. In the wake of several horrific videos across the nation showing police officers killing unarmed suspects—most of whom were minorities—the need for change has never been…

Criminal Restitution Civil Judgment

Sep 30 2015 in Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Criminal Process

Did you know that if you’ve been convicted of a crime, you might have to compensate the victim for the financial losses resulting from your conduct? In Pennsylvania, you may face a criminal restitution civil judgment in addition to paying a fine and serving jail…

Your Facebook May Be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial

Sep 23 2015 in Criminal Defense

If you are like many people, you probably have set up your Facebook privacy settings to limit what some people can see about you. At the very least, you probably expect your Facebook chats and messages to be kept away from those not included in…

Call (412) 281-2146 today

General Case Results

Legal Blog

Are DUI Checkpoints Legal?

Drive-By Shootings

Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Reform Movement

Criminal Restitution Civil Judgment

Your Facebook May Be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial