There is no doubt in the minds of any law-abiding citizen that being charged with domestic violence is a serious event. No one can take this charge lightly in the state of Pennsylvania has witnessed a great rise in the number of affected individuals for abuse. More women than men complain to 911 about such…
Continue reading ›Risk of Parkinson’s Disease – Paraquat Lawsuit Farmers across the US have been using paraquat dichloride, more commonly known as paraquat, as an herbicide since the 1960s. This herbicide agent is sold by leading agrochemical manufacturing companies like Chevron Chemicals and Growmark, based in Texas and Illinois respectively. Paraquat was used on more than hundred…
Continue reading ›In the hierarchy of crimes, those of a sexual nature are among the most serious – and being convicted of one can cause life-changing consequences including fines and lengthy jail sentences. As a result, consulting a Pennsylvania sex crime lawyer is essential to protecting your rights. In the state of Pennsylvania, the following are considered…
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Continue reading ›A person charged with a crime can plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. A plea is a formal response of the defendant to a criminal charge, which is presented at an arraignment – the first appearance in the court. Entering a plea indicates to the judge how to formally note or “enter” it in…
Continue reading ›Magistrates Tara L. Smith, District Court 05-2-01660 Lincoln AvenueSecond FloorPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15202(412) 761-8772 Richard G. Opiela, District Court 05-2-02439 Perry HighwayPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229(412) 931-3205 Daniel J. Konieczka, District Court 05-2-031007 Mount Royal BoulevardPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15223(412) 487-7630 Elissa M. Land, District Court 05-2-041205 Main StreetSharpsburg, Pennsylvania 15215(412) 784-8555 Carolyn S. Bengel, District Court 05-2-051010 Broadview BoulevardBrackenridge,…
Continue reading ›Once a person is arrested in Pittsburgh, their case will work its way through Pennsylvania’s legal system. The system is complicated and involves many steps, starting with the initial arraignment. The process then goes all the way through a trial, to sentencing. However, there is a high probability that your case will not go through…
Continue reading ›A newly filed civil lawsuit stirs the case of Johnnie Barto, the convicted pedophile pediatrician with the new information that his employers knew that he was a threat to the children and yet had taken steps to protect him before police could arrest him. Five former patients of Johnnie Barto who are victims are seeking…
Continue reading ›Judges Honorable Dominick Motto, President JudgeHonorable J. Craig Cox, JudgeHonorable John W. Hodge, JudgeHonorable David H. Acker, Judge Lawrence County Government Center430 Court StreetNew Castle, Pennsylvania 16101-3503(724) 658-2541Magistrates Melissa A. Amodie, District Court 53-1-01Lawrence County Government Center430 Court StreetNew Castle, Pennsylvania 16101(724) 652-8555 Jerry G. Cartwright, District Court 53-3-01607 Lawrence AvenueEllwood City, Pennsylvania 16117(724) 752-1185…
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