Pittsburgh Criminal and DUI Lawyer

In news that should surprise absolutely nobody, there were a flurry of citations written during the much-anticipated (and in some circles, maligned) Kenny Chesney concert in Pittsburgh recently. As a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer who often handles cases related to so-called “college crimes” just like public drunkenness and underage drinking, I was also unsurprised to hear…

The last thing I want to do is turn this blog into an after-school special of sorts, but I think it’s important to remember that, while we talk about the financial and legal ramifications of drinking and driving, we always have to remember there is also a real human toll. As a Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer…

As promised, this Pittsburgh criminal defense lawyer wants to keep you posted on what’s happening with Pennsylvania’s proposed legislation dealing the legalization of medical marijuana to treat certain medical conditions and diseases. For those just getting caught up, the Pennsylvania Senate passed the bill 40-7 last week. The bill itself would allow edible forms of…

The Pennsylvania state Senate on Tuesday night voted 40-7 to approve a bill that would legalize medical marijuana for certain medical conditions and serious illnesses. Here’s the long and short of it: The bill, which is known politically as SB 3, would allow edible forms of marijuana and vaporization – but not smoking. Patients would…

Here in Pennsylvania, you don’t have to be a criminal defense lawyer to know that the issue of medical marijuana is one being discussed in the state – in fact, the measure, which would legalize pot for treatment of certain health conditions, is being debated in the state Senate today. According to media reports, the…

As your friendly Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney, I’ve been trying to keep you guys informed about the various pieces of marijuana-related DUI law news items. We talked a lot about a marijuana breath test that is in development. Most recently, I wrote about the so-called Cannibuster – a device in the works that would allow police…

This is the time of year when, sometimes, even good boys and girls go a little wild. The prom season is upon us, and commencement ceremonies are imminent – which means that senior activities, both in and out of high school, are likely in full swing. “After Proms,” graduation practice, parties, and even Senior Skip…

Any Pennsylvania resident will tell you: Our infrastructure needs a little bit of tender loving care (i.e.: millions of dollars in upgrades). Our bridges are deficient and our roads are pock-marked, at best. For most motorists, the associated weight-limit signs don’t mean much because they don’t really apply. While those of us who own sedans,…

It’s been a tough couple of weeks for the folks at Plum High School. Yes, the district has been embroiled in an alleged teacher-student sex controversy – with teachers Joseph Ruggieri, 40, and Jason Cooper, 38, charged separately with institutional sex assault against a student. Then there was Drew Zoldak, 40, their colleague who was…

When I read in the news recently that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had pardoned a Pennsylvania mom who had been pulled over for speeding in the Garden State and ended up being jailed for having a gun in her car, all I could think about the was famous Ron Burgundy quote: “Wow. That escalated…