Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Suspect steals police car, faces 12 charges
As a criminal defense attorney in the Pittsburgh area for more than a quarter century, I have seen some pretty crazy things and situations that would make most people do a double take upon reading the story. A story out of Beaver County last week is one of those instances. There are now more than a… Read More »
Former police chief sentenced for white collar crimes, corruption
Being arrested for white collar crimes like corruption, especially if you were once in a position of power, can be a denigrating time in a person’s life. Feelings of depression and guilt can cloud a suspect’s judgment as he or she moves forward with the legal process. These types of white collar crimes, however, can be… Read More »
PennDoT suspending licenses for dated drug charges
If you have been convicted of drug charges, such as the violation of the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act at any time in the last ten years, then you are likely one of many Pennsylvania residents who have received a notice from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDoT) that says your driver’s license… Read More »
Pine-Richland teacher, treasurer admits to white collar crimes
White collar crimes like fraud and embezzlement are not taken lightly by lawmakers and law upholders. Theft crimes can vary between misdemeanor and felony, but when someone steals hundreds of thousands from taxpayers, chances are that a judge and jury will come down hard on the culprit. If you know someone who has been arrested… Read More »
Montour teacher arrested on drug charges
Drug charges like distribution, delivery, and possession of heroin are difficult for a suspect to defend on their own. When a person is on the opposite end of a sting, chances are that officers and investigators have that person dead to rights upon arrest. And police today will use whatever means necessary to make an… Read More »
North Versailles man sentenced for sex crimes
Sex crimes are serious offenses that warrant years in jail and even longer on probation, essentially ruining a person’s life and hampering them from getting gainful employment or even a place to live. People who are charged with sex crimes in Pennsylvania should seek a quality criminal defense attorney who understands the law and has… Read More »
Drug charges and Act 139
Drug charges, such as possession of or intent to distribute heroin, come with serious consequences if suspects are convicted. People who are charged with these types of drug crimes will likely seek a qualified criminal defense attorney to represent them in court. Because of the rising severity of heroin- and other opiate-related drug crimes,… Read More »
Ohio man charged with federal crimes, illegal drug branding
Federal crimes like drug-masking require a sound criminal defense attorney who can advocate on your behalf in front of some of the most scrutinizing judges in the entire country. With federal crimes comes federal penalties and in order to beat a federal rap you will be in need of an experienced federal crimes lawyer. A… Read More »
Suspect in murder of teen still at large
Being charged with violent crimes, such as drug crimes and murder, will land a person in jail for a long time, even if you were indirectly involved or just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, if you have been charged with violent crimes, it is imperative that you have… Read More »
Attorney Gerson has charges dropped against client accused of sharing child pornography
My client was a college student in Pittsburgh who engaged in a peer-to-peer (P2P), social network to share videos containing images of child pornography. Several Pennsylvania State Police troopers based in Indiana County utilized special software to track known child pornography on the internet, and during their investigation determined that the videos were downloaded to… Read More »
