Author Archives: Gary Gerson
Is internet child porn worse than rape?
Internet crimes that depict child sex crimes are a sensitive subject and as a criminal defense lawyer here in Pittsburgh, I approach these topics with great concern and an analytic point of view. As a father, you can imagine what must have been going through my head when I read a story about a girl… Read More »
Attorney Gerson’s client found innocent of Aggravated Assault, other charges
A jury in Allegheny County acquitted my client who was charged with Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct after a fight erupted during a wedding party involving a lot of extremely intoxicated guests, including my client. The melee started in the early morning hours at a private club when a female bartender tried… Read More »
Drunk driving penalties in Pennsylvania (part 2)
As promised, we are following up with the rest of our informative post about the penalties assessed for a drunk driving arrest. Our first post from last week covered penalties for a first-time DUI. This post will cover multiple offenses. Of course, no one condones drinking and driving, but we do all mistakes. If you have… Read More »
Criminal defense: search and seizure of cell phones now requires warrant
Criminal defense attorneys such as myself have been following questions regarding the seizure of cell phones for quite some time. Recently, the United States Supreme Court has made it more difficult for police to look at a suspect’s mobile phone in order to get “evidence” for the crime committed. If you have been arrested and… Read More »
Alleged heroin dealers detained in Pennsylvania
Two men who the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General claims are heroin dealers have been detained in the aftermath of a combined investigation by Region V of the Bureau of Narcotics Investigation and the AG’s Organized Crime Section. The two men, aged 35 and 33, were allegedly in possession of 16 guns, 75,000 bags… Read More »
Drug charges for 2 men at home of ex-Steeler
Police have taken two men into custody after an alleged drug raid on a home in Pittsburgh’s Mount Washington neighborhood. Authorities claim to have recovered at least 16 firearms, 1,500 bricks of heroin, at least $100,000 in cash and assets and some Cuban cigars. The raid took place at the home of 38-year-old Deshea Townsend, a… Read More »
Pennsylvania woman charged in connection with domestic dispute
Police in Pennsylvania had a warrant out for a 37-year-old woman after a June 12 domestic dispute that allegedly turned violent. The woman is facing domestic violence charges stemming from a claim that she threw a cup of hot bacon grease on her 49-year-old boyfriend. The incident took place in the Lawrence County town of New… Read More »
NTSB recommends lowering legal BAC to 0.05 percent
These days, most Pennsylvanians are probably aware that 0.08 percent is the legal limit for their blood alcohol content when behind the wheel. In Pennsylvania, the limit has been the same since September 2003, when it was reduced from the previous standard of 0.10. Recently, the National Transportation Safety Board announced that it is… Read More »
Pennsylvania man pleads guilty to federal gun charge
Pittsburgh residents may be interested in the legal troubles of one man who has pled guilty to federal gun charges. The charges are related to an incident that took place nearly two years ago, involving the alleged unauthorized use of firearms. In late July 2012, members of the Southwest Mercer County Regional Police Department… Read More »
Underage drinking and juvenile crimes up around graduation time
Juvenile crimes such as underage drinking and disorderly conduct always spike this time of year. This is due in large part to summer beginning and more teens and young adults having freedom, but it also has a lot to do with graduation parties and the propensity for parents to allow underage kids to drink in… Read More »
