Bearing arms, also known as carrying a gun, is a basic right that all citizens of the United States have. In the interest of protecting the public, there are limits that the government has put on this right, based on a person’s age and criminal behavior. A Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney can help you learn…
Continue reading ›The U.S. Constitution gives you the right to protect yourself from incrimination. But, when you drive in Pennsylvania, you are implying that you give consent to submit to tests of your breath, urine, or blood to determine the alcohol content of it. Refusing to take those tests when requested results in consequences that include losing…
Continue reading ›When Pennsylvania was becoming a popular zone for fracking and energy industry, many people felt it would be a great opportunity to live near fracking sites. On one hand, fracking means an unimaginable boom to the economy and market of state. On the other, it meant more job and financial opportunities for everyone. The developers…
Continue reading ›As anyone who has attended a concert or sporting event and had some beer knows, it can be hard to find an open porta-potty. Your Youngstown OVI lawyer will caution you against going in the bushes or behind your car to relieve yourself. Ohio law does not give a strict definition of either public urination…
Continue reading ›Your friendly neighborhood Youngstown OVI lawyer can tell you that public intoxication is a common charge people are cited for. He knows because he gets a lot of clients charged with it. Public intoxication is also referred to as “disorderly conduct while intoxicated.” The Ohio Revised Code defines it in Chapter 2917.11. The ORC also…
Continue reading ›If you are caught selling alcohol to minors, you’re in big trouble. You’ll need a Youngstown OVI lawyer to help you out. Ohio considers selling alcohol to minors to be one of the most serious of DUI-related offenses. It’s also one of the most common, with citations for the offense being issued every single day.…
Continue reading ›In Pennsylvania, Protection from Abuse Orders are intended to protect family members, children, and other household members from someone who has abused them. They do this by constraining the abuser, not allowing him to harass, threaten, or stalk the victim. Specifically, the abuser is not allowed to come within a certain distance of his or…
Continue reading ›If you are charged with domestic violence, then there might be some consequences that you will have to face. This particular charge can affect employment, renting a house or buying property, and so on. In fact, you might have to carry the case over to family law. Moreover, if the court has released a PFA…
Continue reading ›Protection from Abuse orders are issued by a judge as a means of protecting a person and/or his or her children from abuse perpetrated by a biological parent, a household or family member, or a person with whom someone shares an intimate or sexual relationship. If you have been served with a PFA, it is…
Continue reading ›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…
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