Can An Underage DUI Affect Financial Aid?
For those under the age of 21, being convicted of a DUI can have dire consequences. While jail time is not typically assigned for an underage DUI, the criminal penalties are still serious. They often include being placed in a…
DUI When Your BAC Is Below The Legal Limit
Having a few too many drinks and getting behind the wheel is the typical DUI scenario and most people probably equate a DUI with driving when your blood alcohol content is at 0.08 percent or more. But under Pennsylvania law,…
Will a DUI Show Up on a Background Check?
Background checks are relatively common for new jobs, going to school, and apartment rentals. You might not experience one often, but you can be sure that at some point in your life, someone will look into your criminal history. If…
Can Texting While Driving Lead to a Murder Charge in Pennsylvania
Distracted driving in Pennsylvania can have serious negative repercussions. Whether a driver is found to be texting while driving, calling a friend, or looking up directions on his or her cellphone, the penalties for distracted driving are severe and can…
Law Enforcement in Pennsylvania Urged To Use New Eyewitness Identification Practices
In the criminal court process, eyewitness identification and testimony can play a very large role in the outcome, but recent studies have pointed out that this process is not as reliable as originally thought. In fact, the misidentification of persons…
Lawyer Matt Ness Meets Supreme Court Justice
Lawyer Matt Ness of Worgul, Sarna & Ness, Criminal Defense Attorneys, LLC recently had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet and speak with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Ness earned admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar this spring. This admission…
Can You Get a DUI Riding a Bike in Pennsylvania?
DUI charges are most commonly brought against a person in the context of his or her driving a motor vehicle, such as a car, SUV, or truck, while intoxicated. But in Pennsylvania, a person can be charged with a DUI…
How Can I Remove a DUI from Criminal Record in Pennsylvania?
Anyone with a DUI conviction who’s been refused a job, housing option, or professional license knows the pain of having a DUI offense on a criminal record. Fortunately, Pennsylvania allows individuals to erase parts of their criminal record in a…
Marijuana Decriminalization in Pittsburgh
Since the beginning of 2016, marijuana has been decriminalized in Pittsburgh. Decriminalization is not the same as legalization—it means that while marijuana is still officially illegal, the penalties for possession are reduced to the level of a traffic offense. As…
How Much Jail Time Could You Get for a Drive-By Shooting in Pittsburgh, PA?
Drive-by shootings are a common scenario often associated with gang violence in Pittsburgh. It might seem like legislators would have written some kind of law that addresses this type of shooting. However, despite the prevalence of drive-by shootings, there is…
