Arrested for Resisting Arrest

Resisting arrest is a criminal offense that is sometimes called obstruction. It describes a number of things that interfere with a police officer attempting to make a lawful arrest. Resisting arrest may involve fleeing from a police officer while being…

Who Controls Police Camera Footage?

Police accountability has been a buzzword of late due to the public outcry over police involvement in the deaths of deaths of Michael Brown and other unarmed men. While we all want more police accountability for the benefit of everyone,…

Out-of-State DUI Issues

If you have ever gotten a speeding ticket in another state, you have an idea of how inconvenient it can be to deal with or fight charges outside of your home state. This is exponentially worse, though, if you are…

How Is Video Evidence Used in Criminal Cases?

There are many types of evidence that can be used to build a criminal case, but one of the most compelling types of evidence is video. When we can see something with our own eyes, it is usually very convincing….

Open Container Law: Tailgating & Public Intoxication Charges in Pittsburgh, PA

There is nothing more fun this time of year than tailgating, whether it’s at Heinz Field, Consol Energy Center, or one of our local Pittsburgh college campuses. It’s fun to spend some time with your friends, enjoying good food and…

Does TV Make Us Perceive More Crime?

It seems like every season there is a new crime-solving show on television. With so much fictionalized violence on TV and even more crime reported in the news, it is not difficult to imagine that the depiction of violence may…

Can Social Media Comments Be Used as Criminal Evidence?

Almost everyone in the U.S. uses social media to some extent. In fact, 91 percent of adults use social media on a regular basis to communicate with others or for entertainment. For that reason, social media is quickly becoming a…