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…
Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases
Explosive advances in technology over the last two decades have drastically changed the criminal justice system. Law enforcement can now gather vast amounts of credible, valuable digital evidence, from both the suspect and a victim. Prosecutors use this evidence and…
Expunging Your Record After Charges Are Dismissed in Pennsylvania
You may be able to expunge your criminal record in Pittsburgh. Attorney Mike Worgul at Worgul Law offers free consults 24/7. Getting criminal charges dismissed can feel like a huge relief—because it is. But even if your case is thrown…
Small Business Embezzlement – Common QuickBook Asset Manipulation Tricks
Thanks to its user-friendly design and robust capabilities, QuickBooks has become an indispensable tool for many small and medium-sized businesses. Unfortunately, its ease-of-use also makes it easy to manipulate. Using QuickBooks to embezzle funds is surprisingly common. If you’ve been…
Pitt Develops THC Breathalyzer – More Marijuana DUIs are Coming
A handheld breathalyzer device that can detect THC has been developed at the University of Pittsburgh. While the device is not yet ready for mass production, it could be coming within a few months. This means the police will soon…
Radar Enforcement in Pennsylvania: Will a New Law Lead to Increased Speeding Tickets?
The Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania approved last month a bill to allow local police departments to use radar in speed traps. Senate Bill 607 passed by a 49-1 vote on June 25, signaling almost unanimous support for the…
Lawyer for Speeding in a Work Zone Ticket in PA
If you were caught speeding in a work zone, you may be wondering what happens next. You were issued a ticket and not taken to jail, so it may seem like a minor offense. You should understand that getting a…
Understanding PA’s New Clean Slate Law and How It Might Apply to Your Case
Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate Law went into effect in December 2018, and has made the process of sealing your criminal record much easier. When your record is sealed, it is no longer accessible by the general public–only law enforcement and employers…
What Happens If a Police Officer Doesn’t Read Me My Miranda Rights in PA?
If a police officer fails to inform you of your Miranda rights, any incriminating statements you make in response to police questioning may not be used against you at your criminal trial. But this process is not automatic. You will…
What You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Criminal Sentencing Algorithm
Could a computer program determine your fate after a criminal conviction? If the Pennsylvania sentencing commission has its way, computer-assisted sentencing could be just around the corner. While this technology is alluring, there are definite issues the level of foreknowledge…
