Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

If you were involuntarily committed for mental health reasons, you are disqualified from possessing a firearm. Pennsylvania law 18 Pa.C.S. §6105 (c)(4) and federal law 18 Pa.C.S. §922 (g)(4) lay this out. Often, people who have been committed involuntarily are unaware that the law prohibits them from owning guns. Sometimes, they don’t know they were treated…

Taking the wrong photographs.Try to get photos of the accident scene, taken from different distances and angles. Don’t limit yourself to close-ups, as these often don’t show important evidence. For example, if there is a pothole or heaving sidewalk, take a picture of it with a building or house in the background. This will give…

If you have been stopped by the cops and accused of driving under the influence, your mind is likely racing, and full of fear and questions. Here are five things you should do immediately after getting a DUI. Following these steps will help you be prepared to fight your case. Write Everything DownDetails are what…

Foreclosure Defense Lawyer Near Me in Pittsburgh When you are falling behind with your mortgage payments and your home is facing foreclosure, you are surely in need of acting fast. If you are ready to let your property go, you need to mitigate the losses and avoid the responsibilities of the losses or the residual…

If you have suffered through the seizing of your assets by the government as part of a Civil Asset Forfeiture case, you’re probably confused, angry, and wanting to fight back. You need the assistance of a Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney in this case. State law states that the government can take the property of private…

A Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney who understands DUI law and the process that DUI cases go through is an asset to anyone facing DUI charges. He is often able to get charges reduced or dismissed before the case goes to a jury. A preliminary hearing is the first step after a DUI arrest. When a Driving…

Glen Mills School Abuse Lawsuit With time, more and more current and former students are coming out with their horrific tales of abuse at Glen Miller Reformatory School, the youth detention center where the abuse kept occurring for forty years. The horrors of this institution first came into the light in 2019 with an article…

Judges R. D. Hathaway, President JudgeC. A. Feliciani, JudgeM Bilik-DeFazio, JudgeT. A. Krieger Judge Westmoreland County Courthouse2 North Main StreetGreensburg, Pennsylvania 15601(724) 830-3000Magistrates Joseph R. DeMarchis, District Court 10-1-01101 Jayhawk DriveJeanette, Pennsylvania 15644(724) 527-3541 Joseph A. Dalfonso, District Court 10-1-03303 Riverview DriveMonessen, Pennsylvania 15062(724) 684-6444 Cheryl J. Peck-Yakopec, District Court 10-1-0446 Towne Center DriveLeechburg, Pennsylvania…

The state of Pennsylvania takes Domestic Violence Acts seriously. It does not have a separate charge for it but clubs it with other criminal charges like stealing, drug abuse, etc. There is a disturbing rise in the incidents of domestic violence in the state which is why the laws have become stricter than before. Being…

Harassment means that the defendant engages in a pattern of behavior where the plaintiff might feel fearful or they believe that they are in danger. From mere communication to threats and physical contact with the victim, anything can be considered harassment. This type of case is complex in nature and the police report is not…