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
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Pennsylvania, your main concern will likely be whether or not you’ll be convicted. As a result, you should hire an attorney and fight the charges. Ultimately, and to your relief,…
Pennsylvania Governor Signs Bill that Could Seal Some Criminal Records
It just got easier to seal criminal records in Pennsylvania. Governor Wolf recently signed into law House Bill 1419, also known as the Clean Slate Act, which automatically seals the record of certain offenses if the individual does not re-offend…
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 It Worth Going to Trial for a DUI?
When you’ve been arrested and charged with a DUI, you may be facing very serious penalties if you receive a conviction. These penalties include jail terms, fines, suspension of a driver’s license, mandatory classes, and others. Depending on the circumstances…
PA Law Seeks to Limit Access to Police Body Cam Videos
Police body cameras have become more common across the U.S. in an effort to increase transparency between the police and citizens. By requiring police body cam videos, the public hopes to reduce unnecessary violence and deaths. Some Philadelphia and Pittsburgh…
