by Lea Bickerton | Sep 26, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh G20
On Saturday night, a group gathered in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh to protest police actions during demonstrations held during the two-day Pittsburgh G20 summit. While almost 200 people were arrested during the demonstrations on Thursday and Friday, as of 11:58...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 26, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh G20
Pittsburgh Police arrested 110 protestors who gathered in Schenley Plaza last night after the conclusion of the G20 Summit. Reports state that after 400 people gathered in Schenley Plaza to demonstrate in what was called a “Police Resistance Rally”,...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 25, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh G20
KDKA reports that 66 people were arrested during the first day of the Pittsburgh G20 Summit. Additionally, 20 local businesses suffered property damage as a result of G20 protest related disturbances. KDKA points out that of the various demonstrations that took place,...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 17, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, Pittsburgh G20
To most people, the closest they will get to the criminal justice system is through episodes Law & Order or CSI. Those arrested in real life often find that the reality of being arrested is not like it is on television. Many assume that as they are arrested, the...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 16, 2009 | Pittsburgh G20
When people are arrested in mass settings like demonstrations or Super Bowl celebrations, there are several crimes and summary offenses that are frequently charged. Those crimes and summary offenses include:Disorderly Conduct: Disorderly conduct is commonly charged...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 15, 2009 | Pittsburgh G20
On May 28th, 2009, the City of Pittsburgh was chosen to host the September meeting of the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors, otherwise known as the G20. The G20 regularly meet to discuss international finance and the stability of the world...
