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Anthony DeLuca Represents Pitt Football Player Tyler Boyd
/in DUI /by DRK AttorneysWith college football season in full swing, Tyler Boyd is back on the gridiron for the University of Pittsburgh after facing charges related to driving under the influence in June. Boyd also was suspended from the team for a month. On the night of his arrest, Boyd, a star wide receiver for the Panthers, stated […]
Pittsburgh Officer Found Not Guilty of Son’s Accidental Death
/in Manslaughter /by DRK AttorneysFew people can imagine the sorrow that comes with the death of a child. That sorrow is compounded when a parent knows the death was caused by his or her own carelessness. Add to that the zeal prosecutors seem to have to charge a negligent parent with manslaughter, and the loss may be one that is […]
Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Does Not Need A Warrant For Automobile Searches
/in Criminal Defense, Hire a Lawyer /by DRK AttorneysSince April 2013 in Pennsylvania, law enforcement has only needed probable cause to search an automobile. A divided state supreme court ruled in 2013 that Pennsylvania will follow federal law which requires law enforcement only have probable cause before searching a vehicle. Prior to the state’s High Court ruling in Commonwealth v. Gary Shiem, Pennsylvania […]
What Is A Preliminary Hearing in PA? Will I Need A Criminal Defense Attorney?
/in Criminal Defense /by DRK AttorneysIn Pennsylvania, criminal charges at the misdemeanor or felony level are usually introduced into the court system with a preliminary hearing. By law, a defendant must receive a summons that contains information regarding what may transpire at their preliminary hearing. The information provided to the defendant in the summons should contain: A copy of the […]
The First 48: What Reality TV Can Teach You About Your Miranda Rights
/in Pennsylvania Law, Uncategorized /by DRK AttorneysViewers of the reality TV program “The First 48” know that the show follows a police investigation during the first forty-eight hours following a homicide. The show highlights the premise that the odds are stacked against the investigating team, “if they don’t get a lead within the first forty-eight hours.” Police Investigators At Work As […]
Understanding Nebbia Orders And Your Criminal Narcotics Case in PA
/in Drug Crimes /by DRK AttorneysIn most Pennsylvania criminal cases, a defendant will need to post ten percent of their bail amount in order to be released from police custody prior to their trial. Generally, anyone can act as the surety (person who pays the bond) without any concern from the court as to what the amount of the bond […]
Understanding Criminal Record Expungement Options in PA
/in Expungement /by DRK AttorneysThe actor and producer Mark Wahlberg has been in the news recently as he petitions the governor of Massachusetts for a pardon for crimes he committed and was convicted for an a juvenile. His case shines the light of celebrity on the issue of pardons and expungements for criminal records. For defendants in Pennsylvania who are […]
Searching Cell And Smart Phones Requires A Warrant In PA
/in Pennsylvania Law /by DRK AttorneysIn 2015, most people in North America carry some type of mobile device with them on a daily basis. Whether your device is a basic cellphone or a deluxe smartphone there is a plethora of information about you, your contacts and your activities contained within the device. A recent criminal case in California ultimately resulted in […]
Foreclosure Fraud In Pennsylvania: Are Your Documents Legal?
/in Federal Fraud, Pennsylvania Law /by DRK AttorneysIf you are contending with a notice of foreclosure it is important to first determine if your mortgage documents are legitimate. Since the housing market collapse in 2009, it has been become public knowledge that many mortgage lenders cut corners and even broke the law in the rush to cash in during the home buying […]