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…