Monthly Archives: August 2026
College Student Disciplinary Proceedings Vs. Criminal Charges In Pittsburgh: Two Separate Battles
If you are a college student in Pittsburgh facing misconduct allegations, you may be dealing with something that surprises many people: two entirely separate processes that can unfold at the same time. Your university may be conducting its own internal disciplinary proceeding, while local or state authorities may be pursuing criminal charges against you…. Read More »
Can You Refuse A Breathalyzer In Pennsylvania? What You Need To Know
You are pulled over, an officer suspects you have been drinking, and now you are being asked to blow into a breathalyzer. Can you just say no? Technically, yes. But does refusing actually make your situation better? For most drivers, the honest answer is no, and understanding why comes down to a Pennsylvania law… Read More »
Financial Advisor Convicted Of Wire Fraud For Lying To Client And Mishandling His Money
The terms “fiduciary” and “fiduciary duty” appear more often in the documents of civil courts than of criminal courts. A fiduciary is someone who has a legal duty to act in the financial best interests of a client in a business relationship. For example, bank employees have a fiduciary duty toward account holders, and… Read More »
Felony Murder In Pennsylvania: How You Can Be Charged With Homicide Without Pulling The Trigger
Most people assume that a murder charge requires, at minimum, that you actually killed someone. Pennsylvania’s felony murder rule upends that assumption in ways that shock many defendants when they first hear the charge against them. Under this doctrine, you can face a first-degree or second-degree murder charge based on a death that occurred… Read More »
