Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

In the middle of driving, you might suddenly realize you are going the wrong way. You react quickly and end up making an illegal U-turn. Or you were distracted somehow. Either way, the police can write you a ticket.  Making an illegal turn while driving distracted is a traffic violation that leads to penalties. Besides…

It is not just inattentiveness that leads to traffic violations. You might be sleepy from cold medication or suffering from undiagnosed eye problems. And the worst part is, you’ve never violated any traffic rule before! This won’t stop the police officer from writing you a ticket for careless driving.  Since the Pennsylvania Traffic Point System…

It is perfectly okay to enjoy alcoholic beverages when you want. However, getting drunk in public is illegal and called public intoxication.  If someone appears to be intoxicated in public, a police officer can arrest them. While intoxication signs can be subjective, they usually include being belligerent and loud, picking fights, or stumbling. If the…

Convicts of DUS probably get the worst nightmares! Because that happens to be quite a serious charge in Pennsylvania, and can quickly escalate to severe consequences in no time. That’s why experienced lawyers move with a plea deal or plea bargain in such cases! It is a proposition that might save you not just from…

Simple Assault and REAP- Understanding the Concepts Simple assault and Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP) are two distinct, yet intertwined charges in Pennsylvania. Simple assault, as the name suggests, involves an attempt to cause bodily injury to another person. It’s not about the severity of the injury that matters as much as the intent behind…

Quiz time. Which state in the U.S is a little sensitive about vehicle liability insurance? Yes, it’s Pennsylvania. For car owners residing in this state, vehicle liability insurance isn’t a mere piece of paper, but more of a lifeline! According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) “All motor vehicles subject to registration, such as…

As a U.S citizen, you’ve surely received at least one speeding ticket in all your years of driving, and made fun of it. However, if you happen to be a Pittsburgh resident, you should know that receiving a speeding ticket is never enjoyable, especially if it has been issued in a work zone. It’s very…

Almost all of the major American holidays ring in the festivities with a drink and a toast. However, every year, there will be minors whose celebrations turn sour when alcohol mixes with law enforcement.  In Pennsylvania, the penalties for minors with alcohol charges depend on several factors. However, the potential consequences of conviction include significant…

The Vehicle Code of Pennsylvania prohibits licensed motorists of the state from committing violations behind the wheel. By the way, this code prohibits motorists in both moving and non-moving vehicles. Any time a driver commits one of the infractions in the code, they get a traffic ticket.  Among the most prevalent moving violations are the…

In Pennsylvania (PA), recklessly endangering another person (REAP) is a second-degree misdemeanor. Recklessly doing anything that can or could prove fatal to another person constitutes this crime according to state law.  REAP is usually combined with other criminal charges, which makes complicated situations worse. In such conditions, you need an experienced Pittsburgh criminal lawyer to…