Author Archives: Gary Gerson
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 »
Changing the bail conditions for a DUI in Pittsburgh
Bail is a specified amount of money or property (collateral) provided by or on behalf of a criminal defendant (possibly through a bail bondsman) as security that he or she will appear at future court proceedings. The defendant also agrees to obey all conditions of release, which may include: specific reporting requirements, required notice… Read More »
Police attend seminar for accurate convictions
In September, more than fifty captains, lieutenants, and commanders of the Pittsburgh Police Department attended a program to educated members of law enforcement about advancements in the police techniques of photographic- and live-witness identification. Known as the Enhancing Law Enforcement’s Ability to Ensure Accurate Convictions: Techniques & Scientific Development seminar, it was organized by the Pennsylvania… Read More »
Pittsburgh drug charges attorney discusses marijuana laws
As more states begin to legalize or decriminalize small amounts of marijuana, it’s important to understand in Pennsylvania it is still illegal to possess even the smallest amount of marijuana, even with a valid out-of-state prescription for medical marijuana. Though the attitude toward marijuana is becoming more and more relaxed on a national scale, the aggressive… Read More »
