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Pittsburgh Neighborhood Crime
/in Criminal Defense /by R. Anthony DeLucaHow safe is your neighborhood? Our interactive search tool allows you to search by Pittsburgh neighborhood to see a variety of statistics, including the number of violent crimes along with those related to property and drugs. We’ve ranked the 89 neighborhoods in the city and given them a letter grade, with A being the safest […]
Do You Have to Get Out of Your Car When Pulled Over?
/in Criminal Defense /by R. Anthony DeLucaYou may have heard that if you’re pulled over by a police officer in Pennsylvania, you are not legally required to comply with every request or demand. But what if the officer asks you to get out of your vehicle? Supreme Court rulings in two cases — Pennsylvania v. Mimms in 1977 and Maryland v. […]
Are Police Scanners Legal in Pennsylvania?
/in Criminal Defense /by R. Anthony DeLucaMain Takeaways: Police scanners are legal to own and operate. It is still illegal to tap into cordless or cellular telephone conversations. Hindering the prosecution of a crime by concealing suspects, evidence or weapons is a third degree felony in this state. Instances in which people use scanners or scanner apps to elude capture or […]
Improperly Treated or Imprisoned at a Casino
/in Pennsylvania Law /by R. Anthony DeLucaIf you’re headed out for a night of gambling, it may not occur to you that you could be improperly detained or mistreated in a casino. But that’s exactly what has happened in a number of cases in Pennsylvania and around the country. Multiple plaintiffs have sued casinos for violations of their civil rights and […]
Art and Jewel Theft is a Federal Crime
/in Federal Crime /by R. Anthony DeLucaArt and jewel theft are both considered federal offenses for several reasons: These thefts typically cross state lines and, sometimes, national boundaries; therefore, a federal agency with nationwide and international reach is necessary to investigate them. Additionally, these crimes are frequently committed by theft groups (organized criminal enterprises), which also require a federal agency that […]
Arrested at a Casino in Pennsylvania
/in Criminal Defense, Pennsylvania Law /by R. Anthony DeLucaAlthough patrons have some rights when visiting a casino, he or she should also realize that the casino has more rights than its patrons do. For example, a casino (or group of casinos) has the right to bar an individual from playing at their establishments. Rights of Casinos The casino has a right to intervene […]
The Formal Arraignment Process in Pennsylvania
/in Hire a Lawyer /by R. Anthony DeLucaIf you’re charged with a crime in Pittsburgh, it’s important to understand the role of the formal arraignment as part of the judicial process. In Pittsburgh, the formal arraignment typically takes place at the courthouse approximately one to two months after a preliminary hearing. If you’re a defendant in a criminal case, you’ll be provided […]
Illegal Search and Seizure
/in Criminal Defense /by R. Anthony DeLucaThe U.S. Constitution protects Pennsylvania residents against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. The Fourth Amendment, part of the Bill of Rights, affirms the right for individuals to be “secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects” against illegal search and seizure. The amendment reinforces the idea that an individual’s home is his castle […]
Teen Sexting Laws in Pennsylvania
/in Pennsylvania Law /by R. Anthony DeLucaWith the advent of smartphones has come a problem that’s perplexing parents and educators alike: An increasing number of teens are sending partially or fully nude photos of themselves to other teens. The FBI defines sexting as sending or receiving photos of a sexual nature, generally by cell phone, and estimates that between 4 and […]