Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

Someone breaks your friend’s heart, and you decide this mustn’t go unpunished. So, you grab another friend and go spray paint the ex’s door. While this might seem like an impulsive act with no harm done, legally, this is vandalism that constitutes criminal mischief. Since you recklessly or intentionally defaced or damaged another person’s property.…

The police in the state of Pennsylvania often use undercover operations to crack down on prostitution in known neighborhoods and on websites that sell sex. If you get caught in one of these stings and get a solicitation conviction, a humiliating experience awaits. You not only face arrest, but your name appears in the media,…

When nature calls, it might be difficult not to heed its call. That’s why many people would agree that the world doesn’t end when they urinate in an alley during an emergency. However, publicly urinating is still a crime in several states of the US, including Pennsylvania.  In PA, public urination is a summary offense,…

The miles you travel are tracked by the car’s odometer. When the odometer reading is altered to make the car appear like it has traveled less than it actually has, it’s called rolling an odometer. Also known as busting miles or clocking, it makes potential buyers believe the car is in a better shape than…

Pennsylvania law is tough if you’re charged with driving without a license. It can result in penalties that include jail time and costly fines. To defend you against this charge, you will need an experienced Pittsburgh criminal lawyer. You will need the experience they bring to aggressively and skillfully defend you in court. In this…

A traffic conviction isn’t the end of things, especially when it comes to your driving record. Even if you plead guilty, you can still withdraw it because you have the right to do so for particular reasons. If you had to speed up, for example, to avoid an accident, there shouldn’t be any penalties.  However,…

For many young individuals in the country, college is one of the greatest times of their lives. The fine colleges or universities in Pennsylvania bring them close to people around their age. They get to share experiences, living spaces, classes, and facilities with them! However, with so many people in close quarters, something is bound…

You may think it’s familiar territory if you find yourself facing second DUI charges. You might even reflect upon the consequences you dealt with for the first DUI. It’s easy to think that things weren’t so bad the last time. You might even think it’s okay to not challenge the proceedings for the second time…

Every year, many people come to Western PA, especially Pittsburgh, to enjoy the casinos, tailgate at football games, go see a baseball game, etc. They may even tour the cultural district, party on the South Side, do some shopping in the strip district, or enjoy Downton Pittsburgh in general.  Sometimes, when people enjoy themselves, they…

The moment you get arrested is a terrifying one. This is the wake-up call many people need to turn their lives around. That is why, for first-time offenders, the state of Pennsylvania offers alternatives that don’t impose severe punishments with long-term effects.  The Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) program offers people a second chance to have…