When you get pulled over for suspicion of driving while drunk or under the influence of drugs, there is a process that begins that will determine if the officer charges you or not, and what those charges will be. In order for you to be prepared for it, and to know if the stop is…
Continue reading ›If you are in Pennsylvania, you can obtain the order of Protection from Abuse or PFA from the court which will protect you from any kind of risk of bodily harm, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. PFA order is similar to the restraining order. It also protects the victim from harassment, stalking and any…
Continue reading ›Having a car and driver’s license has moved in our society from a luxury to a necessity. People who live outside of cities but work inside them need a way to get to work. Driving with a revoked or suspended license is a crime in Pittsburgh, as it is all throughout Pennsylvania. If you are…
Continue reading ›One of the least serious crimes, when compared to other types or categories of crimes in Pennsylvania, is a summary offense. The punishments related to this crime differ, as well. Meaning of a Summary offense A summary offense is one of the least serious criminal activities. Some of the crimes that can be classified as…
Continue reading ›In Pennsylvania law, sexual assault has specific consequences. Most of the incidents of sexual assault in Pennsylvania are covered under a single statute. In case, the defendant is violating a PFA order or in the case, domestic violence is involved, the crime of sexual assault becomes aggravated. So, if you are charged with sexual assault,…
Continue reading ›In recent years, cases of sexual assault have gained a lot of attention. Many civil and criminal lawsuits have been filed against the clergymen, leaders, politicians, famous people and people in positions of authority. As a result, it has got the attention of the nation and media. If you have faced this too, then our Pittsburgh…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›When fighting field sobriety tests, Pittsburgh DUI attorneys like those at Logue Law Group look at the actual tests that are given. There are three main tests: the nine step walk and turn, the one-legged stand, and the HGN (horizontal gaze nystagmus test.) Police officers and state troopers must be properly trained before they can administer these…
Continue reading ›In Pennsylvania, there is no separate charge for Domestic Abuse. However, it falls under the same category as other criminal charges of stalking, harassment, etc. The state of Pennsylvania saw a disturbing rise in incidents of domestic abuse in the last 30 years. The rules and regulations have been made stricter so that protection can…
Continue reading ›It has been observed by surveys made in Pennsylvania that deaths in domestic violence cases have increased. This has led to serious concern in the minds of lawmakers because of which stricter laws have been incorporated into the system. It has been noted that domestic violence has been meted out more against women than men.…
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