What Makes Someone Ineligible for ARD?
A criminal conviction can do a lot of damage to your life. It gives you a record and takes away your freedom if you’re incarcerated. That’s why Pennsylvania created the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program. Rather than risk a conviction,…
How to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent & Get an Attorney
We have all seen the reading of a suspect’s Miranda rights on TV and maybe even in real life. The police remind us that we have certain rights, including: The right to remain silent, The right to consult with an…
Police Need a Warrant for a DUI Blood Test in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that the police cannot draw your blood without your permission–even if you are unconscious–unless they have a warrant. There are only a few, emergency situations when the police may take blood without your consent….
Penalties for Driving Without a License in Pennsylvania
Our Lawyers Explain the Penalties for Driving Without a License in PA From leaving the house without your ID to losing your wallet, there are various ways to wind up behind the wheel without a license. If you are driving…
Charges for THC Vape Pen, Dabs & Wax in Pittsburgh
There are a number of ways to use marijuana. But unfortunately, there are also a lot of ways it can lead to criminal charges. Vaping, dabbing, and smoking marijuana is incredibly popular, increasingly easy to get for medical marijuana patients…
Can You Get a DUI in Pittsburgh for Sleeping in Your Car ?
Sometimes, when you leave a bar or party, you know you are too drunk to drive. You may be tempted to sleep in your car, thinking you are being responsible. But the police can still arrest you for a DUI…
How Drug Test Contamination in Pittsburgh Can Lead to a Dismissal
Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are trained to identify the presence of drugs in a person’s system. They also receive training to identify the drug in question. As a result, police make drug arrests constantly. This leaves countless people worried about…
Arrested at a Pittsburgh Protest? Your Rights as a Protester
In Pittsburgh, the protests ignited by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis have been a mix of peaceful marches and violent near-riots. While hundreds gathered in Downtown and East Liberty on Sunday peaceably, it was a far cry…
When is a DUI a Felony in PA?
From Polish Hill to South Side Flats, Brookline, and everything in between – Pittsburgh police and Allegheny County prosecutors aggressively pursues charges against people suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). DUI penalties are harsh in…
Pittsburgh DUI Testing: Can I Refuse a Field Sobriety Test?
People are pulled over by the Pittsburgh police or Pennsylvania State Troopers everyday for suspicion of a DUI. These people are frequently asked to take field sobriety tests. And while the officers will suggest your consent is required, you are…
