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 | In the News
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that, as a result of the current budget impasse in Pennsylvania, several inmates who have been approved to be released from jail on probation. The inmates in question are homeless. Due to the still-unpassed state budget, emergency...
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...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 14, 2009 | Pittsburgh G20
Whenever a city hosts a major event, arrests often follow. After Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl win in January, 34 people were arrested on the streets of Pittsburgh. After the Penguins won the Stanley Cup in June, 33 people were arrested. With the world’s eyes on...
by Lea Bickerton | Sep 10, 2009 | In the News, Pittsburgh City Ordinances, Proposed Laws
In a preliminary vote, only two members of Pittsburgh City Council voted to enact an ordinance that would prohibit the wearing of any device that would obscure one’s identity when committing a crime. Some members of council believed that the ordinance would...
