Fentanyl Is Now the Deadliest Drug in Pennsylvania
In 2016, more than 4,600 Pennsylvanians died of drug overdose. There was a 37 percent increase over 2015 and nearly 13 fatal overdoses each day. While heroin used to be the top killer in drug overdose cases, fentanyl has now…
Alternative Punishments for DUI
If you are arrested for a DUI in Pittsburgh, you may face jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension upon conviction. Fortunately, a highly skilled Pittsburgh DUI lawyer from Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC may be…
Pennsylvania Sixth in Nation for Internet Crime
Many people use the Internet to access information, stay connected with family and friends, and for other legitimate purposes. However, online hackers, as well as those who use the Internet for other unlawful means, do exist. A recent report issued…
Acquittal in Fayette County Parole Violation Case
The criminal justice system in Pennsylvania and across the country does not typically treat parole or probation violations lightly. Law enforcement officers, prosecutors, judges and even the population at large may predetermine your guilt if you are accused of violating…
Teen Who Urged Suicide of Boyfriend Found Guilty of Manslaughter
A Massachusetts woman who sent her distraught boyfriend a series of text messages that urged him to take his own life was recently convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The young woman, Michelle Carter, and her boyfriend Conrad Roy III were both…
Pittsburgh Police Must Follow a Code of Ethics
Contrary to popular belief, officers in Pittsburgh are required to follow a strict code of ethics, or a set of values that represent what the organization’s goals. However, this code is not always adhered to, and even the code itself…
Is Surveillance Footage Admissible in Court in Pennsylvania?
If you ever watch the news, you have probably caught a glimpse of how surveillance camera footage can be used to catch criminals and potentially during trials. This type of video seems to be most common for burglary and robbery…
Income Tax Fraud Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA
As the income tax deadline quickly approaches this April, it is time to ensure your current taxes are in order. Sloppy mistakes or misunderstandings regarding the income you are required to declare to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue or U.S….
Avoiding the Harshest Penalties for Sex Crimes
Sex crimes are taken very seriously in the state of Pennsylvania. Penalties for these offenses are extremely harsh, with many sentences including massive fines and decades spent in state prison. Most sex crimes are felonies, only worsening how they are…
When is Sexting a Crime?
Now that virtually everyone has cell phones, more and more people are engaging in what is called sexting. Sexting involves texting nude or sexually provocative photos of oneself to another person. When done in the context of an adult relationship,…
