Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

When you hear about kidnapping, the image that probably comes in mind is stealing and keeping children against their will. Yes, this type of incident happens. However, the more realistic example of kidnapping is one of the parent simply thinking that they can care for their child better and violate the custody order by keeping…

Judges Honorable James J. Panchik, President JudgeHonorable Chase G. McClister, JudgeHonorable Kenneth G. Valasek, Senior Judge Armstrong County Courthouse500 East Market Street, Suite 210Kittanning, Pennsylvania 16001(724) 543-2500Magistrates J. Gary DeComo, District Court 33-3-01206 Fifth Avenue, Suite AP. O. Box 306Ford City, Pennsylvania 16226(724) 763-7866 James H. Owen, District Court 33-3-02201 North Jefferson StreetKittanning, Pennsylvania 16201(724)…

When it comes to stalking, generally, the idea is that a shrouded figure is following you on the dark road on the way to home. But in reality, things are not as dramatic. Often the defendant might not even realize that their behavior will bring in the charges of stalking. Repeatedly contacting someone or showing…

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a driver who carries a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and who is either convicted of or pleads guilty to Driving Under the Influence, will lose their license for a year, even if he or she enters the Accelerated Rehabilitation Disposition (ARD) program. ARD is a first-time offenders program in Pennsylvania.…

Judges Honorable Robert G. Yeatts, President JudgeHonorable Daniel P. Wallace, JudgeHonorable Christopher J. St. John, Senior JudgeHonorable Francis J. Fornelli, Senior JudgeHonorable John C. Reed, Senior Judge Mercer County CourthouseNorth Diamond StreetMercer, Pennsylvania 16137(724) 662-3800Magistrates Dennis M. Songer, District Court 35-2-011217 Hall AvenueSharon, Pennsylvania 16146(724) 346-6541 Mary A. Odem, District Court 35-2-02425 Idaho StreetFarrell, Pennsylvania…

Dear Parents, You have spent years raising your children and teaching them right from wrong. You have planned for their future and worked hard to save for their education. You have high expectations for them. Then, you send them off to school. For the parents of high school and college students, the teen years and…

Dear Student, I have fond memories of my time in school, both in high school and in college. I was an active student, in sports and the classroom. I also had an active social life. I’m not so old that I don’t remember all the parties and clubs I went to, and the practical jokes…

In Pennsylvania, the severity of a theft charge depends largely upon two factors: the value of the item stolen and the number of previous convictions the alleged thief has on their criminal record. If you have been charged with misdemeanor theft in the Pittsburgh area, you will need the assistance of an aggressive Pittsburgh criminal…

Pittsburgh, PA Motorcycle Injury Lawyer In the case of motorcycle accidents, there is already a preconceived notion that the driver must have been reckless. This helps the defendant to claim compensation after the accident, often unlawfully. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident while driving yourself and want to stand your ground, then…

If you have been charged with a DUI offense in the last 10 years you are probably well aware of how the system works in Pittsburgh. The punishment is harsh in the event of somebody repeating the offense. Your car insurance premium shoots up, you need to install an IID and pay huge amounts of…