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Pennsylvania Criminal Court Procedure

Thursday, November 10, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

A summary of the criminal court process in Pennsylvania.  General steps/procedure... Read More
Posted at 12:28 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

EXPUNGEMENTS

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

If you have ever been arrested and/or charged with a crime and the charges against you were Withdrawn, Dismissed, Nolle Prossed, or you were found Not Guilty, you may be under the INCORRECT assumption that these charges will disappear from your record.

You MUST understand that even if you have been found NOT... Read More
Posted at 16:04 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

PA DUI/DWI Driver's License Implications

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Penalties for Driving Under the Influence in PA

The number of DUI arrests made by Pennsylvania State Troopers has been significantly increasing for the ninth straight year.  In fact, recent figures show that 17,695 arrests for DUI were made last year by state troopers alone and this number does not include any arrests for DUI made by local... Read More
Posted at 15:23 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: DUI/DWI

Facing Drug Charges?

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Facing Drug Charges is a serious matter!! Why you need an Attorney Immediately...
So you've been charged with a Drug Crime and don't know what to do?

Your first step should be to contact an attorney immediately.  Failure to do so can cause much harm to your defense. 

Here are a variety of ways you... Read More
Posted at 15:22 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Drug Crimes

Pittsburgh Health Care Professionals Accused of Diversion

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Pittsburgh Health Care Professionals Accused of Diversion The numbers are on the rise for Nurses and Health Care Professionals being accused of diverting drugs for personal use.  In return, the number of these individuals who have had action taken against their license has been on the rise as well.

Nurses,... Read More
Posted at 15:19 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS & INVESTIGATIONS BY PROFESSIONAL HEALTH MONITORING PROGRAMS (PHMP)

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Our office has worked with many clients who are involved or have previously been involved with the Professional Health Monitoring Program (PHMP) or units within PHMP such as the Voluntary Recovery Program (VRP).

So what exactly is PHMP and is it right for you?

The Professional Health Monitoring Program is a division of the Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs (BPOA) which is divided into two units. - The Voluntary Recovery Program (VRP) & The... Read More

Posted at 15:12 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

Summary Trial Facts & Summary Trial FAQ's

Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

What is a Summary Trial?
A Summary Trial is held for Summary offenses such as:
Traffic Violations Speeding  / Inspection Violations  /  Failure to Signal   Public Drunkenness Underage Drinking Disorderly Conduct Where does a Summary Trial take place?

A Summary Trial takes place in a court-room before the local Magisterial... Read More
Posted at 15:09 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law

CRIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS - PENNSYLVANIA

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

C RIMES INVOLVING FIREARMS - PENNSYLVANIA Crimes being committed with firearms has been a hot topic in the news lately but... Read More
Posted at 15:16 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Weapons Charges

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in PA

Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in PA Many times potential clients contact our office hoping to gain knowledge on why it is that they are unable to obtain a license to possess a firearm. 

In most cases, after... Read More
Posted at 15:07 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Weapons Charges

IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY PALETTA:

Thursday, March 24, 2011 by Joseph Alexander Paletta

IF YOU HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH ANY CRIME IN PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA, READ THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM ATTORNEY PALETTA:

A criminal prosecution in Pennsylvania can be initiated by a literal arrest at the scene of an alleged crime, or by receipt through the mail of a "summons." Prosecutions commonly arise following the arrest on scene for alleged violations of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code which may include crimes against persons such as assault, crimes against property such as... Read More

Posted at 16:42 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Criminal Law
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