Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Pennsylvania woman argues for local criminal defense trial
A Pennsylvania woman’s criminal trial for allegedly attempting to poison her husband’s lover has led to a full-on analysis from the nation’s highest court. The woman, who is accused using an arsenic-based chemical to try to poison the girlfriend, is challenging a major legal tenet as part of her criminal defense. She and her attorney… Read More »
Driver subject to DUI charges after blood test denied
A shocking blow has been struck to a Virginia driver’s DUI defense after a Commonwealth Court upheld a decision preventing him from requesting a blood test after he was arrested. The man, who had been accused of drunk driving in June 2012, reportedly refused to submit to blood alcohol content testing while he was in official… Read More »
Man who steals oil tanker charged with drunk driving conviction
A foreign man will spend about three years in prison after he led police on a chase in an oil tanker. The man, a 41-year-old Canadian, will serve a sentence of two and two-thirds years to five and one-third years for the chase, which allegedly involved alcohol and excessive speeds. It is still not… Read More »
Detroit oncologist pleads guilty to federal crimes, gives false treatments
This week, a Detroit oncologist has pleaded guilty to fraud, among other things, and admitted to prescribing patients chemotherapy when they didn’t need it. The doctor pleaded guilty to sixteen charges overall, including conspiracy and money laundering. And he was not given plea deal, as the U.S. prosecutor said that she would not bargain with… Read More »
State trooper shooting suspect Eric Frein played live war simulation games
New details from the Eric Frein case, the man who shot two Pennsylvania State Troopers last Friday, killing one of them, show that the suspect was part of a “military simulation unit.” His group played the roles of eastern European soldiers from WWI on up to present day, according to police. Now, authorities say,… Read More »
PA man admits to federal crimes, sells chemical warfare agents to Syrians
Pittsburgh Federal Crimes Attorney Committing federal crimes generally comes stacked with a sizable prison sentence and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, court costs, and restitution. If you have been arrested and charged with a federal crime, it’s important to understand that not just any criminal defense attorney will suffice. You’re going to be dealing… Read More »
Beaver man admits to mail fraud
Western Pennsylvania White Collar Crimes Attorney White collar crimes such as embezzlement and mail fraud usually go hand in hand and can land a person in prison for a very long time. Many people who commit embezzlement—stealing or misappropriating money that is entrusted to you—generally start off taking small amounts of money, and as it becomes seemingly easier… Read More »
Texas teen busted with marijuana brownies eludes life sentence
Pittsburgh Drug Crimes Attorney As a Pittsburgh drug crimes defense attorney, I get a lot of questions about marijuana possession and distribution. Last school year, when a boy from Seneca Valley was busted for selling marijuana-induced brownies, I had several emails from parents and young adults asking me about the laws surrounding marijuana and other… Read More »
Man indicted on sex crimes for making and sharing child pornography
Pittsburgh Sex Crimes Lawyer As a Pittsburgh sex crimes attorney, I have dealt with people from all walks of life who were arrested for various different reasons. Of course, many cases come about due to rape and assault, but more and more we’re seeing a lot of cases of people who have been arrested for… Read More »
Wilkinsburg woman arrested for domestic violence
Western Pennsylvania Domestic Violence Attorney Domestic violence is a tricky subject as we have all been reminded over the past two weeks with the stories surrounding the NFL and its two superstars, Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice. Rice’s case has spread like wildfire after the full video of him knocking out his then fiancé, now wife,… Read More »
