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If You Hire the Wrong Attorney, it can Cost You Your Freedom Even here in Pittsburgh, there are people who are found guilty of crimes because they were represented by an incompetent Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney. It can happen no matter the kind of case. From first-time Driving Under the Influence cases to theft to…

Maybe you have seen a commentator complaining about a murder on a news program. Or maybe you saw on social media that a famous person has been arrested for drug possession. Oftentimes, you will instantly assume that they are guilty. However, appearances can be deceiving, and just because something looks guilty doesn’t mean they are.…

If you are arrested in Pittsburgh, your case will work through Pennsylvania’s legal system. The system is complex and involves multiple steps, beginning with the initial arraignment. The process then goes all the way through a trial, to sentencing. However, there is a high probability that your case will not go through all these steps.…

Once a person is arrested in Pittsburgh, their case will work its way through Pennsylvania’s legal system. The system is complicated and involves many steps, starting with the initial arraignment. The process then goes all the way through a trial, to sentencing. However, there is a high probability that your case will not go through…

A person charged with a crime can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. A plea is a formal response of the defendant to a criminal charge, which is presented at an arraignment – the first appearance in the court. Entering a plea indicates to the judge how to formally note or “enter” it in…

In the Pittsburgh area, when you get arrested, you will automatically get involved in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s criminal justice process. The case will travel the legal system in Pittsburgh and will pass through several steps, starting with the preliminary arraignment. In this process, the steps will go all the way from preliminary arraignment through…

It is human nature to be frightened of the penalties that one faces once charged with committing a crime. And when your case goes to the criminal justice system, it is equally likely that you will get more anxious with all the prolonged and confusing hearings and the stream of procedures which will help in…

Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas are known for their rich culture and tourist attraction spots. Thousands of tourists from all over the globe visit these places every year to enjoy various kinds of activities and admire the culture. But sometimes, visitors encounter law enforcement during their trip and find themselves charged with engaging in criminal…

The moment you are arrested anywhere in Pittsburgh, your case will go through Pittsburgh’s legal system, beginning with the preliminary arraignment and carrying on through the trial to sentencing. But, it may not go through every stage of the process. There is a possibility that your case will be settled at any point in the…

Every day, people are arrested. The majority of them make one or more of several mistakes that make their situation worse. Some of these reactions are completely understandable. Others, however, make no sense at all. No one plans to be arrested, but it’s possible to be arrested just for being in the wrong place and…