Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Security clearances & background checks
If you have been told by a potential employer that disparaging information was found during a security clearance background check and you have been denied employment or something else, you may be wondering what you can do and what the future holds in store for you. With a more than 98% approval/disapproval rating of security clearances,… Read More »
Man arrested for trespassing on FBI property
A person from Brookline was arrested on the FBI’s South Side property in the early hours of Monday. The 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal mischief, trespassing, and public intoxication. He was calling out for help when a police officer heard him shortly before 2 a.m. The man is being charged with criminal… Read More »
Twenty-two arrested on drug charges
Serious crimes that involve drugs and drug charges are not taken lightly by Pennsylvania courts or jury members. Many people who find themselves in a battle against the state because of alleged drug crimes will often see that the odds are stacked against them well before they even step foot in the court room…. Read More »
Domestic violence in Pennsylvania
As a Pittsburgh domestic violence attorney here in western PA, I am posed with various questions on the topic. There is one question, above all, that must be asked, however. And that is the question of self-defense. I have found that many domestic violence cases where one party calls the police against another, they do so… Read More »
State and federal convictions
As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer, I am often asked about the difference between state and federal laws, and how it’s determined under which a client will be prosecuted. The truth is that this is not necessarily a simple question, but we have decided to put this short criminal defense blog out there with key points… Read More »
Mental health court for offenders
Few people involved in mounting a criminal defense make friends with the judge who oversees their case. Even fewer get a slice of cake and a certificate of completion when they finish their sentence through the justice system. In one Pittsburgh court, though, defendants are given all that and more, thanks to a special initiative to… Read More »
Butler man shot and arrested after threatening family with rifle
Early Sunday morning, two PA state troopers were called to Bessemer Avenue when they received a phone call about a man wielding a gun. Police shot the man, injuring him, when the man turned at police with his rifle. The gunman, whom police identified as a 24-year-old from Butler, was taken to UPMC Presbyterian in… Read More »
Man charged with drunk driving, other crimes, after accident in Fallowfield
Drunk driving in and around Pittsburgh can you into a lot of trouble. Whether you’re just barely over the legal limit or you’ve had way too much, drunk driving is a terrible mistake. When someone is hurt or killed by a drunk driver, that person can find themselves in serious trouble, serving a long jail… Read More »
Drug charges from a search and seizure
When someone is arrested for possession of drugs, a criminal defense attorney’s strongest defense will usually concern what type of drug is found and whether or not the suspect’s constitutional rights were infringed upon. These are generally the key components to a drug charges defense. Of course, getting stopped and frisked by police officers can be… Read More »
Drunk driving, child endangerment charges against Washington woman
Drunk driving is often associated with other crimes because when people drive drunk they are making a poor decision that will likely affect other decisions. Some other crimes generally associated with drunk driving include fleeing the scene, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and drug possession. When children are involved, however, the court will usually hand down… Read More »
