On October 19, 2019, a very interesting news article appeared in the newspaper, Daily Star. This article was entitled “Robot Judges ‘Will Pass Sentence with no Human Bias’ in A.I. Courts” and relates to the use of Artificial Intelligence in the legal system and specifically, the courtroom. The use of... Read More
It is just one of those simple facts of life that good people make bad choices. If you fall into this category and your bad choice has caused you to be arrested and charged with a crime such as Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI), all is not lost.... Read More
Defendant J.K. possessed a Permit to Carry a Firearm. Defendant’s ex-girlfriend filed a P.F.A. against Defendant. Defendant’s Permit was revoked as a result of the P.F.A. Defendant was a passenger in a vehicle when, for unrelated reasons, the vehicle was stopped in Allegheny County by Pittsburgh Police. Police asked all... Read More
This is the most common charge involving DUI that I come across in my work protecting the rights of Pennsylvania citizens. If you are looking for less technical information please see my other posts on these DUI charges, read my DUI Guide, or reach out to me directly at (412)... Read More
This is Attorney Joseph Paletta. For your information and convenience, below you will find a document called a “D.U.I. Matrix” so that you may discover what minimum penalty will be imposed for a D.U.I. conviction in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and surrounding counties. I say “minimum” penalty because the Pennsylvania legislature... Read More