by Lea Bickerton | Sep 17, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine, In the News
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a Munhall, PA man shot and killed a man who had broken into his garage. After calling 911, the homeowner informed the intruder that the police were on their way. Munhall police reports that the intruder began an exchange of...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 11, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Traffic Ticket
WPXI reports that 60 Pittsburgh-area drivers received traffic citations for improper use of the carpool/high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane on the Parkway North. Under the law, the HOV lane may only be used by motorcycle operators and cars that are carrying at least...
by Lea Bickerton | Aug 20, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, Constitutional Rights, In the News
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala issued a statement outlining the public’s right to videotape police officers. DA Zappala explained that a person has the right to videotape police officers who are on duty but people do not have the right to...
by Lea Bickerton | Jun 23, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Underage Drinking
According to the latest information, 73 people were arrested for crimes or were issued citations during the Kenny Chesney concert. News outlets earlier reported that 43 individuals were cited for underage drinking. The 73 arrests and citations are in addition to the...
by William Bickerton | Jun 23, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Underage Drinking
Yesterday, thousands were at Heinz Field for the Pittsburgh leg of Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes Nation” Tour. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that, during a law enforcement sweep of the Heinz Field parking lots, 43 individuals were cited for...
by Lea Bickerton | May 29, 2013 | Blog, Blog Posts
Pennsylvania is in the process of updating the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (“PICS”). The PICS system permits firearms dealers and sheriffs departments to run background checks on firearms purchasers and concealed carry permit applicants. Currently,...
