Monthly Archives: November 2015
Arrested for drunk driving over Thanksgiving break?
Being arrested for drunk driving is a loaded charge that comes with personal shame, possible thousands in fines, and a lengthy license suspension. If you’ve recently been pulled over for DUI you are probably asking yourself a hundred questions about who you should tell, how long you’ll lose your license, if you’re going to… Read More »
Indiana man indicted for white collar crimes
An Indiana County investment is accused of stealing $1.2 million from 22 clients over a six-year period, according to federal officials. Last Thursday, a federal grand jury indicted a 54-year-old man from Indiana on one count each of securities fraud and mail fraud. The Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday filed a civil lawsuit… Read More »
Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney discusses mental health legislation
There is currently reform on the table that has been proposed by Representative Tim Murphy. It would change a fifty year trend of moving psychological treatment to peoples’ home and in their communities, rather than medical institutions. It is being introduced as a way to improve patient care and safety. Murphy, who is a… Read More »
Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney discusses fleeing police and review of new car chase policy
A Pittsburgh police chief has ordered a review of the bureau’s car chase policy after a 12-year-old girl and four other people were hurt during a police pursuit early Sunday night through Shadyside. The chief issued a memo on Monday that bars officers from beginning a chase unless they believe the suspect is wanted… Read More »
Woman arrested for drunk driving twice in one day
As a criminal defense attorney in Pittsburgh, I have handled hundreds upon hundreds of DUI cases. People with multiple drunk driving arrests often come to me to ensure their rights are protected. There are also instances where people who already have one DUI are unfairly treated by the criminal justice system. If you have… Read More »
Were you coerced into confessing something you didn’t do?
When a person accused of a crime makes a confession, the general assumption is that it is an open and shut case. In reality, however, it is not always so simple. False confessions occur far more regularly than many people are aware, in many cases generating a lifetime of woe for those who make… Read More »
More advice about avoiding mistakes
Yesterday, criminal defense lawyer Gary Gerson decided to put out the first of two blog about what not to do when you’re arrested. Over the last twenty-four hours or so we have received several phone calls to our criminal defense firm hotline from people who have found themselves in even deeper trouble because they… Read More »
Criminal defense attorney discusses common mistakes
Criminal defense attorney Gary Gerson is known throughout the Pittsburgh region for helping people charged with crimes and giving them a second chance. In his more than twenty-five years of experience, Mr. Gerson has helped hundreds of people in the unforgiving face of the criminal justice system. In his wisdom, Attorney Gerson has decided… Read More »
Felony charges for failing to update sex offender registry
Rules governing sex offender registration are strictly enforced across the state of Pennsylvania. I recently read a story about a man in Reading who now faces felony charges for failing to re-register as a convicted sex offender. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the man allegedly neglected to notify the police after he lost… Read More »
Do you have a bench warrant in Pennsylvania?
Knowing you are wanted by law enforcement can be a stressful, anxiety-ridden time in a person’s life. That heavy weight couple with sleepless nights is enough to break even the strongest individuals. Bench warrants can be issued for something as menial as unpaid parking tickets to something as serious as a felony. If you… Read More »
