Monthly Archives: June 2014
Alleged heroin dealers detained in Pennsylvania
Two men who the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General claims are heroin dealers have been detained in the aftermath of a combined investigation by Region V of the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation and the AG’s Organized Crime Section. The two men, aged 35 and 33, were allegedly in possession of 16 guns, 75,000 bags… Read More »
Drug charges for 2 men at home of ex-Steeler
Police have taken two men into custody after an alleged drug raid on a home in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood. Authorities claim to have recovered at least 16 firearms, 1,500 bricks of heroin, at least $100,000 in cash and assets and some Cuban cigars. The raid took place at the home of 38-year-old Deshea Townsend, a… Read More »
Pennsylvania woman charged in connection with domestic dispute
Police in Pennsylvania had a warrant out for a 37-year-old woman after a June 12 domestic dispute that allegedly turned violent. The woman is facing domestic violence charges stemming from a claim that she threw a cup of hot bacon grease on her 49-year-old boyfriend. The incident took place in the Lawrence County town of New… Read More »
NTSB recommends lowering legal BAC to 0.05 percent
These days, most Pennsylvanians are probably aware that 0.08 percent is the legal limit for their blood alcohol content when behind the wheel. In Pennsylvania, the limit has been the same since September 2003, when it was reduced from the previous standard of 0.10. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it is… Read More »
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Pittsburgh residents may be interested in the legal troubles of one man who has pled guilty to federal gun charges. The charges are related to an incident that took place nearly two years ago, involving the alleged unauthorized use of firearms. In late July 2012, members of the Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Department… Read More »
Underage drinking and juvenile crimes up around graduation time
Juvenile crimes such as underage drinking and disorderly conduct always spike this time of year. This is due in large part to summer beginning and more teens and young adults having freedom, but it also has a lot to do with graduation parties and the propensity for parents to allow underage kids to drink in… Read More »
Attorney Gerson negotiates homicide charge down to involuntary manslaughter
My client was a recent high school graduate in Allegheny County who was sexually inexperienced and became pregnant while involved in her first intimate relationship. Her parents were very strict and religious and, tragically, she could not reach out to them. In addition, she was too embarrassed to share her pregnancy with her boyfriend…. Read More »
Drug charges for Mt. Washington men after big heroin bust
Drug charges for large amounts of illegal drugs, such as heroin, can carry long prison terms and hundreds of thousands in fines. If someone overdoses and dies from an illegal drug, the dealer can even face life in prison. If you have been arrested on drug charges, contact drug charges attorney Gary Gerson today for… Read More »
Drunk driving suspect does damage, is hurt in Washington County
Drunk driving charges become exponentially worse when the suspect injures another person or damages property. Obviously, we would never encourage criminal behavior like drunk driving, but people do make mistakes and sometimes it takes a wake-up call like a drunk driving arrest to help them. At The Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson, Mr. Gerson… Read More »
Drug charges await unknown culprit in big Pittsburgh pot bust
Drug charges for the possession and sale/distribution of marijuana are fairly concrete here in Pennsylvania. We wrote a blog earlier today about the penalties associated with marijuana possession and sales. First time offenders who possess small amounts of the drug (less than 30 grams) receive a misdemeanor, fine, and possibly time in jail. First time offenders who… Read More »
