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Can You Get a DUI Riding a Bike in Pennsylvania?

DUI charges are most commonly brought against a person in the context of his or her driving a motor vehicle, such as a car, SUV, or truck, while intoxicated. But in Pennsylvania, a person can be charged with a DUI…

How Can I Remove a DUI from Criminal Record in Pennsylvania?

Anyone with a DUI conviction who’s been refused a job, housing option, or professional license knows the pain of having a DUI offense on a criminal record. Fortunately, Pennsylvania allows individuals to erase parts of their criminal record in a…

Can You Represent Me In a DUI Trial?

DUI cases can be complicated affairs, often involving multiple parties and a high degree of error by law enforcement officers. With the help of our Pittsburgh DUI lawyers, you may be able to avoid having to go to trial altogether….

Marijuana Decriminalization in Pittsburgh

Since the beginning of 2016, marijuana has been decriminalized in Pittsburgh. Decriminalization is not the same as legalization—it means that while marijuana is still officially illegal, the penalties for possession are reduced to the level of a traffic offense. As…

Choosing a Pittsburgh DUI Attorney

Your first DUI charge can be stressful. Having a competent Pittsburgh DUI attorney by your side can make all the difference, but if you’ve never before encountered the criminal court system you may be overwhelmed by the process — and…

DUI Checkpoint Tips

When drivers see a DUI checkpoint up the road, they often get nervous — especially if they’re coming back from a dinner or a gathering involving alcohol. If the police detect any signs that you’ve been drinking, such as alcohol…

How Much Jail Time Could You Get for a Drive-By Shooting in Pittsburgh, PA?

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…

Pennsylvania Criminal Justice Reform Movement

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…

Criminal Restitution Civil Judgment in Pennsylvania

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…

Your Facebook May Be Used Against You in a Criminal Trial

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…