Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

The charges of domestic violence come from complications and can lead to further complications for the defendant. When you are facing the charges of domestic violence, it will put you in a difficult situation. A charge like this can involve criminal law and family law. When a person is charged with a criminal offense, it…

Being abused by the people you love and trust can be very difficult for you. And when you are abused, the abuser will try to take away your dignity and make you feel that you don’t have any right or any way to save yourself. But that is not true. You have every right to…

A restraining order is known as protection from abuse order in Pennsylvania. This order is governed by Protection from Abuse Act 23 PA.C.S.A. §§ 6101-61119. The main aim of the order is protecting one party from domestic violence and control over the contact between the plaintiff and the defendant. When you have been notified that…

If you have received the notice of PFA, then you will be facing some civil repercussions. The penalties you get will be civil. You don’t have any criminal penalties as you will not be imprisoned or you are supposed to pay any fine. Getting PFA will only have civil penalties. However, if you have not…

Pennsylvania, like many states, takes DUI seriously. It has recently enacted stricter and more specific laws than those that came before. The definitions of driving under the influence have been tightened and the consequences made harsher. Sometimes, these laws are updated; the ones listed here are current as of 2017, except as noted below. DUI…

ARD stands for Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. It is a program Pennsylvania uses for first time Driving Under the Influence offenders. If you qualify for the program and successfully complete it, your case will be dismissed, and you will be allowed to have your lawyer go through the steps necessary to get your record expunged. It’s…

Pittsburgh Domestic Violence Lawyer PFA Orders (Protection from Abuse Orders) are one of those extra protections. There is an additional level of protection offered by a Protection from Abuse Order over and above the protections offered by the crimes code. At Logue Law Group, we experience helping out the victims of domestic abuse to get that extra…

Possession of Marijuana In Pennsylvania, possession of 30 grams of marijuana or less is a misdemeanor punishable by 30 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. Possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or a $5,000 fine. Those charged with a first-time…

If you are in an emergency situation and you need immediate help, call 911 for assistance. Victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse can get a protection order under the Protection from Abuse Act. Pennsylvania has three types of civil protection orders. They offer relief from further harm to a victim from the perpetrator of…

If you have been convicted for a crime that involves a minor or you are suspected of abusing or neglecting a minor, you will be ChildLined. Your name will be recorded in the state wide registry as an alleged abuser of a child by state agencies. If your name is placed in this registry, you…