Category Archives: Weapons Charges
Pittsburgh Gun Charges And Federal Law: When Does A State Case Become A Federal Case?
You got arrested on a gun charge in Pittsburgh, so this is a state matter, right? Not necessarily. A surprising number of firearms cases that start with a local police stop end up in federal court instead of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, and the shift can catch people off guard. Understanding… Read More »
Harrisburg Resident Faces Criminal Charges For Threatening Parishioners During Church Service
In Pennsylvania, as in many other states, there are plenty of ways to break the law that involve guns but do not involve shooting. It is a crime to use a gun to threaten someone; depending on the circumstances, this could lead to charges of assault with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, or possession… Read More »
Bad Idea: Speeding Past A Police Car In A Snowstorm With An Expired Concealed Weapons Permit
Common sense says that you should always be careful because you never know who has a concealed weapon. Meanwhile, as long as you have a concealed weapons permit, you have the right to carry a weapon with you to most places, and most of the time, people will be none the wiser. In fact,… Read More »
