Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Bedford boy charged with juvenile crimes
Pittsburgh juvenile offense attorney As a Pittsburgh juvenile crimes lawyer, I have dealt with hundreds upon hundreds of parents and their children. As a father myself, I understand that kids can do some pretty dumb things and I’m never surprised at the stories I hear on a day-to-day basis. Often times, most parents I speak to… Read More »
The misdemeanor crimes process
Misdemeanor Crimes Attorney If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you’re likely feeling a bit overwhelmed and anxious about what is going to happen to you over the next few months. While a misdemeanor is considered a “lesser criminal act,” it is still important to hire an attorney who understands the law, can explain… Read More »
DUI for BAC below .08%
Pittsburgh DUI Lawyer As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer, I get a lot of questions about different DUI scenarios. I received an inquiry the other day from a potential client who asked me if they could be charged with driving under the influence even if their BAC was below .08%. The answer to that… Read More »
Man abducts daughter, charged with domestic violence
Man accused of domestic violence, taking daughter from hospital Police officers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are attempting to sort out a child custody dispute that appears to have gone horribly awry. Authorities report that a 26-year-old man is facing allegations of assault in connection with a domestic violence incident during which he absconded with his own daughter…. Read More »
Attorney Gerson has all charges dropped against rape suspect who was falsely accused
My client was a middle-aged man who was charged with raping a woman with whom he had a history of intimacy. According to police, the purported “victim” claimed she had invited my client to spend the evening at her mobile home and that he had forced her to engage in non-consensual sexual intercourse. Based solely on… Read More »
PA man sentenced on illegal gun charges
Pennsylvania Gun Law Attorney Possessing illegal firearms in the state of Pennsylvania can land you in jail for a long time. Even without a prior criminal record, a person convicted on gun charges can face several years in prison and even more years of probation. If you have been charged with possession or distribution of… Read More »
Synthetic Drugs in Pennsylvania
Designer drug arrests on the rise in Pittsburgh Designer drugs, known to many as synthetic drugs, are a growing epidemic here in Pennsylvania and around the country. By year’s end, PA authorities believe they will have seized several millions of dollars’ worth of designer drugs. Often times, the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) find the drugs… Read More »
Probation violation in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Probation Violation Attorney Often time, when someone is convicted of a crime in a court of the law, the judge will give the guilty party probation in lieu of prison time. And if jail time is administered, probation is sure to follow. In most cases, probation is to seen as a second chance. Probation usually… Read More »
Kevin’s Law goes into effect in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania DUI Attorney This past summer, lawmakers in the state of Pennsylvania passed what is known as “Kevin’s Law.” Kevin’s Law is a law that has significantly increased mandatory sentencing for people who have committed a fatal hit-and-run accident. The law is named after a boy named Kevin Miller; a five-year-old who was killed… Read More »
Kwiatkowski, the “serial infector,” gets 39 years in jail
I’ve decided to revisit a case from last year where a man known as the “serial infector” was sentenced to 39 years in jail. David Kwiatkowski is a name that will down in history and one of the most infamous cases of sheer inhumanity in recent memory. As his list of infraction mounted, it’s… Read More »
