Monthly Archives: September 2026
Greek Life, Hazing, And Criminal Liability At Pittsburgh-Area Universities
Every fall, thousands of students at Pitt, Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne, and other Pittsburgh-area schools rush fraternities and sororities looking for community, connections, and maybe a decent place to watch the game. Most of that experience is harmless. But somewhere between “carry my books for a week” and forced drinking games at 2 a.m., pledging… Read More »
What Are Designer Drug Charges In Pennsylvania And How Are They Prosecuted?
You have probably seen the products before, sold under names that sound almost like a joke, tucked behind a convenience store counter or advertised online as “not for human consumption.” Bath salts, herbal incense, synthetic cannabinoids. Are these products actually legal just because they are not the exact substance listed in the drug schedules?… Read More »
Who Qualifies For Expungement In Pennsylvania And What Offenses Can Be Cleared
A criminal record can follow you into every corner of life, from job applications to housing searches to school admissions. Even a charge that never led to a conviction can show up on a background check and raise questions you shouldn’t have to answer. The good news is that Pennsylvania law gives many people… Read More »
How Pennsylvania’s S__ Offender Registration (SORNA) Works And What Tier You May Fall Under
If you or someone you love is facing a sex crime charge in Pennsylvania, one question tends to come up fast: will this mean registering as a sex offender, and for how long? It’s a fair question, and an understandably stressful one. Pennsylvania’s registration system can feel like a maze of legal jargon, but… Read More »
