Monthly Archives: August 2014
Three PA residents arrested for counterfeit bills
Pittsburgh white collar crimes attorney White collar crimes such as passing counterfeit bills can land you in a world of trouble. A few Pittsburgh-area residents recently found that out the hard way. Two men from Belle Vernon and a woman from Charleroi, along with a person from New York were indicted this past Tuesday for… Read More »
Pennsylvania woman charged with fraud, conspiracy
Pittsburgh fraud lawyer As a Pittsburgh while collar crimes attorney, I have helped many people who have been charged with fraud, embezzlement, forgery, and identity theft. Fraud can destroy a company, especially if it’s a small business; and being criminally charged with crimes like fraud and embezzlement can ruin a person’s career and send them away… Read More »
Man arrested for tenth drunk driving offense, treated as first
Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer As a Pennsylvania DUI attorney, I’m very familiar with the variances in laws when comparing a first-time DUI to multiple DUI arrests. PennDoT treats multiple offenses with serious consequences. BAC levels even work on a three-tier system now. Here in PA, if someone is arrested for more than two drunk driving… Read More »
Drug crimes and DUI in Pittsburgh
Steelers arrested for marijuana possession As a Pittsburgh drug crimes lawyer, when local celebrities and sports stars are arrested for drug possession, I’m intrigued by their stories. As you all have probably heard, two of the Steelers’ more prominent players were arrested for drug possession during a traffic stop when a motorcycle-mounted police officer said… Read More »
Thoughts on Ferguson, MO from criminal defense attorney Gary Gerson
Defense attorney Gary Gerson weighs in on Ferguson, MO As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer, situations in places like Ferguson, Missouri are difficult not to think about throughout the day. It’s hard to realize in my mind what many of those people are going through and how their rights are being infringed upon. It also makes… Read More »
What is 586 Disposition in Pennsylvania?
I received an email from a potential client the other day who asked an interesting question. The question was about 586 Disposition. Without going into the details of the case, this person was asking if they could avoid prosecution and court costs via 586 Disposition. 586 Disposition is sometimes referred to as 586 Dismissal…. Read More »
Man arrested on drug charges claims remnants of earlier bust
Here in Pennsylvania, it is clearly illegal to be in the possession of a controlled substance. While some find the term “controlled substance” to be erroneous when talking about marijuana, the fact of the matter is that because our law says so, marijuana is indeed a controlled substance. Many people who are arrested for drug… Read More »
What if I have accidentally downloaded child pornography?
If you have questions or think you will face charges for the possession of child pornography after accidentally downloading an image or video onto your laptop or PC, the Law Offices of Gary E. Gerson are here to help. For more than twenty-five years, I have been helping people who have been accused of crimes… Read More »
Attorney Gerson gets client’s record expunged after aggravated assault of police officer
My client, age 22, was charged in Allegheny County with felony Aggravated Assault upon a police officer, misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct, Harassment, and Public Intoxication resulting from a post-concert incident in the Strip District section of the City of Pittsburgh. After being retained, I recommended to my client and his family that he immediately enter an… Read More »
