How To Get Your Record Sealed or Expunged in Pittsburgh
If you’ve served your sentence and avoided any trouble with the law, you deserve a fresh start. You may be able to prevent the public from learning about your criminal record, or it may be erased from state files. Lifting…
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…
What to Know about Preliminary Hearings in Pittsburgh?
Unrepresented parties often waive their preliminary hearing because they either think they are guilty and can’t defend against the charges, or that the preliminary hearing is a waste of time. However, this is often the wrong approach. Don’t take unnecessary…
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…
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…
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…
Marijuana Decriminalization in Pittsburgh
Marijuana is decriminalized in Pittsburgh, but you can still face charges for possession or DUI. Our award-winning attorneys can help. Call 24/7. Since the beginning of 2016, marijuana has been decriminalized in Pittsburgh. Decriminalization is not the same as…
Criminal Restitution Civil Judgment in Pennsylvania
Did you know that if you’ve been convicted of a crime, you might have to compensate the victim for the financial losses resulting from your conduct? In Pennsylvania, you may face a criminal restitution civil judgment in addition to paying…
The Use of Police Scanners Is Legal in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania
There are no regulations pertaining to the use of police scanners in either Pennsylvania or in Pittsburgh, so they’re effectively legal. In the past, people who wanted to listen to police and emergency service radio transmissions needed to purchase and…
