Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Man who killed little girl had prior arrests
More information is unfolding in the case of the 20-year-old Millvale man who drove drunk and killed a 6-year-old Shaler girl as her, her mom, and her sister walked home from a playdate on Saturday night. Currently, the Allegheny County District Attorney’s office is working with police in Shaler to figure out how the… Read More »
Girl killed after hit by drunk driver
Being arrested for drunk driving in Pittsburgh is a serious crime. If you injure or kill someone while drunk behind the wheel, it will change your life and the lives of those you’ve affected forever. If you have injured someone while drunk driving, you will want to speak to an experienced Pennsylvania DUI attorney who understands… Read More »
How drunk is your county?
Pennsylvania is widely regarded as a blue-collar state, especially here in Western PA. We are seen by the rest of the country as a state full of people who work hard and sometimes party hard. Pennsylvania is also one of the strictest states when it comes to drinking laws and DUI laws. A recent… Read More »
Wilkinsburg girl admits to trying to set guard on fire
Juvenile crimes like assault and attempted murder may have your child tried as an adult if the case goes to court. Those who have children who are arrested for juvenile crimes should speak to an attorney about your defense. A good defense lawyer on your side may be the difference between in your child’s life…. Read More »
Shuman guard charged with sex crimes
Recently, we have heard a lot of stories of sex crimes involving adults in positions of power who coax teens into sexual acts and sexual situations. Mostly, these stories come from high schools, not only in Western Pennsylvania, but all over the country. These stories are intriguing to many people because there is a constant, lingering… Read More »
Arrested for driving on a suspended license
Driving on a suspended license, especially if that license has been suspend because of a drunk driving conviction in Pennsylvania, can be a painful process that may lead to jail and longer suspension times. A good Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney can help you avoid jail time, costly fines, and a longer suspension. Pittsburgh drunk… Read More »
Pair of office workers commit white collar crimes
White collar crimes such as theft, embezzlement, and laundering carry with them large fines, jail time, and other stiff penalties. If convicted, it is very likely that the crime will be considered a felony, seriously hindering the guilty party of obtaining gainful employment upon release of prison and/or probation. If you have questions about white… Read More »
Wrongfully convicted man set to sue; will cost taxpayers
Wrongful imprisonment happens much more than Americans care to admit. It’s one of those subjects that many force out of their minds because they hate to think the justice system has failed someone so horribly that they will have spent months, years, possibly decades in prison having never broken the law. People who are… Read More »
Criminal defense attorney for college student in Pittsburgh
With classes starting and the lives of college-goers in Pittsburgh in full swing, Western Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney Gary Gerson would like to address college-aged kids who find themselves in trouble with the law. As a Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney who regularly represents college students from Pitt, Duquesne, Carlow, CCAC, and Carnegie Mellon who… Read More »
Legal consequences of drinking alcohol on college campuses
With the approach of the end of summer and Labor Day weekend, college students are beginning their annual migration back to our local colleges for the start of the school year. It is a time for optimism, meeting new friends or reuniting with classmates. Unfortunately, the focus of social life on college campuses involves underage… Read More »
