by Lea Bickerton | May 24, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Proposed Laws, Summary Offenses, Underage Drinking
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania General Assembly is considering legislation that would grant amnesty to underage drinkers who contact the police or emergency medical services in an effort “to help a friend or acquaintance with a...
by Lea Bickerton | Jul 23, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Summary Offenses
Commonwealth v. Marc Brigidi 2009 PA Super 123 (7/06/2009)Topic: Underage Drinking – BreathalyzerSummary: The Commonwealth must offer proof of a breathalyzer’s calibration for the results to be admissible against a defendant charged with underage...
by Lea Bickerton | Mar 24, 2009 | In the News, Obscenity, Summary Offenses
In 2006, Pittsburgh Police Officer Brian Elledge cited David Hackbart with disorderly conduct for displaying his middle finger to Elledge and an unnamed motorist. After Hackbart filed suit in federal court, U.S. District Court Judge David Cercone ruled that displaying...
by William Bickerton | Mar 10, 2009 | DUI, Summary Offenses
On Saturday, March 14, 95 Pittsburgh Police officers will be patrolling the St. Patrick’s Day parade route and the Market Square area in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will also have 20 enforcement officers on duty in Market Square....
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 3, 2009 | In the News, Summary Offenses
The Pittsburgh Police released a report showing the number of citations and arrests resulting from the post-Super Bowl festivities in the City of Pittsburgh. The report shows that 50 citations were issued in Oakland while 8 were issued on the South Side; and 6 people...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 31, 2009 | DUI, Summary Offenses
Pittsburgh Police have announced that, because of the Pittsburgh Steelers playing in the Super Bowl, 500 police officers will be on duty in the City of Pittsburgh to help maintain order and protect public safety. In the aftermath of major sporting events, many who are...
