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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
After a long and stressful day, the only thing many Americans want to do is relax in the privacy of their own home. Everyone has a preferred method of relaxing, but the majority of people choose to draw themselves a hot bath, throw in some bath salts, or a bubble bath mix, and just enjoy solitude for a couple of hours. This form of relaxing seems quite harmless, but there is a strong probability that there is more to it than meets the eye.
What many Americans have not realized is that the United States DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), has used there emergency probation power to halt the production of certain bath products, and here is why: it appears that many drug cartels have tried to pass off drugs like LSD, and certain methamphetamines as bath salts. This poses not only a serious problem for the United States, but for American citizens as well. Since these drugs being passed off, as bath salts resemble the symptoms of cocaine and crystal meth, it is a major health hazard to Americans who use bath salts on a daily basis.
There have been many cases reported of private citizens who have used bath salts, and suffered very dangerous effects. These effects involved the user’s perception to be dangerously impaired. The bath salts also reduced users’ motor control, and also caused them to become acutely disorientated. Also, extreme paranoia and intense episodes of panic were induced upon those who had used the bath salts. This fact is extremely startling. Thousands of Americans keep bath salts in their home, and it is relatively common; so Americans who do not know about this danger could be in for severe trouble.
Although these bath salts have shown problems for short-term use, there has been no evidence to prove that the salts can cause long-term damage–but it is possible. The DEA is calling off the production of these certain ingredients that are sometimes used in the bath salts for one year to test their possible hazardous ramifications. It is extremely vital that you arm yourself with knowledge about these bath salts, and what names are predominately used to refer to them. Most of these bath salts are referred to as: “Vanilla Sky”, “Ivory Wave”, “Purple Wave”, and “Bliss”.
Another helpful piece of information is to know that these bath salts are sold in many retail and head stores, so if you see a bath salt sold under one of the previously mentioned names, do not buy it; but if you have been an unfortunate victim of this drug scheme, it is wise to seek out an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who will fight for your rights, and help put this drug guise to an end.
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Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
A new problem has been launched upon the forensic community: synthetic drugs. Certain chemicals in bath salts, along with bath salts in general have been banned in the United States. This eradication of distribution is due to citizens who have used bath salts and reported having severe health complications as a result. Also, it has been reported that certain bath salts are being used as a disguise for drugs such as marijuana, and cocaine–these new drugs are just as harmful, it is just that they are in a more synthetic form when packaged as bath salts.
Americans are at great risk if the production of these bath salts are permitted to continue, and that is precisely why the DEA (Drug Enforcement Association) has made it their chief effort to bring production to halt. Even though this cessation of the production of the bath salts is good, it does pose a new and equally severe problem: the production of newer synthetic drugs, with easier accessibility for the public and harder traceability for forensic investigators. These new synthetic drugs will make things extremely difficult for forensic investigators.
Along with these new drugs under new guises, there has to be a new drug test and standard of testing to trace the drug in someone’s body. There also has to be a new determined level to decide what quantities of the new synthetic drugs are harmful, or even fatal. Unfortunately, these new drugs are extremely popular among teenagers and young adults, who are putting their health at great risk by using them.
Another down side for the forensic investigators is that many of these new tests are not federally approved, and lead to many false positives, which can be detrimental to someone’s case in a court of law, because these tests have the chance of convicting the innocent. These new drugs will require a new level of research and investigating for the forensic community, and they are just another step in the chase of cat-and-mouse that drug dealers and law enforcement officers are constantly in.
With all of this being said, such as the probability for false positives and bath salt health hazards, it is acutely important to seek out an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who has extensive insight into the world of forensics and matters pertaining to new and upcoming synthetic drugs. Handling, or distributing these types of synthetic drugs is a federal offense; and if convicted, the punishments will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
The usual thought that enters an individuals mind when they hear the phrase “DUI charge” is driving while under the influence of alcohol. Many people not only know people who have had a DUI experience, but also may have personally had a DUI charge, or even a conviction. Although alcohol is the assumed, and usual cause of an individual committing a driving while under the influence crime, there has been a new player to the game of DUI drug association.
Within the past seven years, the numbers of DUI charges and convictions that are a direct result of drugs other than alcohol have nearly double throughout Pennsylvania. A prime example can be seen just last month in Pennsylvania when a woman killed an individual as a result from driving while under the influence of drugs. However, the thing that has left many wondering is how do law enforcement entities differentiate when and whether or not a driver is driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs?
When an officer pulls an individual over for operating a motor vehicle while possibly under the influence, they have now started to break down the portions in which the actual investigation occurs and begins when dealing with drugs other than alcohol. Officers have begun to really detect as to whether the driver, or vehicle smells like alcohol has been the culprit of such a crime. Next, the field sobriety test will be carried out to check out the driver’s responsiveness as well as to see if there is any inability to walk correctly. If the test does not satisfy the law enforcement entity, a blood test or urinalysis can be done to solidify the actual cause of the driver. However, a breathalyzer test cannot detect such drug use.
Although these tests and examinations usual are carried out properly, and get the results necessary the future of drug usage while driving is still very hazy to police officers. With so many illegal substances, prescription drugs, designer drugs, and even bath salts made so easily available, law enforcement bodies are taking the proper steps to understand the necessary measures needed to hopefully eliminate driving and drug use.
If a driver is discovered to be operating a motor vehicle while on drugs, or alcohol hefty fines, as well as a possible sentencing to jail for a period of time could all lie within such a criminal’s future.
With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, as a DUI defense attorney in Pittsburgh I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues throughout the state of Pennsylvania.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
Tags: DUI defense attorney in Pittsburgh, DUI defense lawyer in Pittsburgh
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Monday, August 29th, 2011
Because many people never run afoul of the police, they have no idea on what to do when they are stopped or arrested. The most important thing to do is relax and not panic. People are stopped by law police officers daily and up going home after a brief encounter. Police officers often stop a driver if the officer has observed a traffic violation. Below are a few things you should remember if you are pulled over by the police.
If the police stopped you for a traffic-related offense when you have drugs or other evidence of illegal activity on your person or in the vehicle, you should pull over promptly and make no suspicious movements. When you are pulled over for a mere traffic violation, the officer may simply issue you a ticket and release you. Unless the police officer observes evidence in your behavior, demeanor or incriminating evidence in plain view in your vehicle, the officer may have no legal basis for conducting a search. However, if you reach into your pockets, glove compartment or under the seat, the officer will search you and claim he was searching for weapons. Police officers often refer to a suspect’s “furtive movement” as a basis for conducting a search for weapons.
Because a search will also typically be upheld as valid if you give consent, you should politely decline if the officer requests to search your person or vehicle. The mere fact that you will not give consent to a search does not mean “you have something to hide” and create a legal grounds for a search. It is not uncommon for a police officer to ask for permission to conduct a search relying on the fact that the person pulled over will think that they have no right to object or that the officer will conduct the search regardless of the drivers answer. In reality, if the officer already has sufficient cause to search your vehicle, he does not need your permission to lawfully search. Police officers often ask permission to search because a “consent search” eliminates the need for a warrant or even a legal basis for the search.
It is always a good idea to be polite and courteous when pulled over because the officer may be more inclined to simply let you go after issuing a traffic ticket or briefly inquiring of you. The officer may ask for your name and identification, which you should provide. While it is a good idea to be polite, there is a limit to the amount of cooperation that you should provide. If you are asked questions beyond these simple identification questions, you should politely decline to answer until you have an attorney present. If the officer has detained you, you have the right to ask why you are being detained. If the officer refuses to tell you why you are being detained or insists on a search, you should ask if you are free to go. If the officer tells you that you may not leave, then your stop, whether on foot or in your vehicle, may now be considered custodial and trigger other rights such as the right to Miranda warnings.
If you are arrested, you should immediately invoke your right to an attorney and decline to answer any questions until you have legal representation. Our experienced criminal defense attorneys will advise you of your rights and seek to have your charges dismissed or reduced based on the specific facts and circumstances of your criminal case.
For an effective drug crime defense strategy, call us today at 412-475-9217 or toll free at (855) DUI-CRIME
Experienced Pittsburgh drug crimes lawyer Michael V. Worgul represents those accused of a drug crime. If you have been arrested in Pittsburgh or anywhere in Allegheny County, we are prepared to advise you of your rights and help you formulate the most effective drug crime defense strategy so call us today at 412-475-9217.
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Thursday, May 5th, 2011
If a criminal defendant is arrested for possession of drugs in Pennsylvania, the police are required to have legally obtained the evidence to be used in court against the defendant. Generally, the Fourth Amendment protects Pennsylvania residents against unreasonable search and seizures. A warrantless search is generally viewed as presumptively unreasonable. However, there are many exceptions to the warrant requirement. One of the most frequently used exceptions to the warrant requirement is the “search incident to custodial arrest exception.”
The case of Commonwealth v. McInerney, 1992 Pa. Dist. & Cnty. Dec. LEXIS 77 (Pa. C.P. 1992) provides a good primer regarding this exception to the search warrant requirement. The defendant filed a motion to suppress the physical evidence obtained pursuant to a search of his vehicle after he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. McInerney’s vehicle was searched, including the closed glove compartment. The search produced drug paraphernalia that was found in the closed glove compartment of the vehicle.
McInerney filed a motion to suppress the physical evidence obtained pursuant to the search of his vehicle, contending that the search and seizure violated his United States and Pennsylvania Constitutional rights against unreasonable searches and seizures. The Commonwealth contended that the search was a valid warrantless search and seizure incidental to a lawful custodial arrest. The court held that the evidence seized from the glove compartment of defendant’s vehicle was lawfully obtained because a policeman was permitted to search the passenger compartment of an automobile as a contemporaneous incident of a lawful custodial arrest of the occupant of the automobile, and the closed glove compartment of the automobile was subject to the same search and seizure. The court ordered and directed that defendant’s motion to suppress the physical evidence be denied.
In the McInerney case, a warrantless search and seizure occurred. This means that an exception to the search warrant requirement must be shown before the evidence seized can be introduced into court. A search and seizure incidental to a lawful custodial arrest provides a general exception to the Constitutional requirement that a search warrant be obtained to seize evidence in a Pennsylvania criminal case. In the case just discussed, the criminal defendant was under arrest, and as a result, the police were allowed to search the glove compartment of the vehicle. The resulting arrest was therefore justified as a valid exception to the general rule requiring a search warrant.
Pittsburgh criminal lawyer Michael V. Worgul defends those accused of drug crimes in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania. If you are charged with a crime for any illegal narcotic or unlawful possession of a prescription medication in Pennsylvania, you should contact us today at 412-475-9217 to see how we can help.
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Saturday, February 12th, 2011
If you have been charged with a crime in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania, it is a very serious matter. Depending on the grading of the crime charged, you could be facing significant jail time if convicted. There may be mandatory sentencing provisions related to your case if you are charged with crimes involving DUI, Drugs, and/or Firearms offenses. An experienced Pittsburgh criminal lawyer will be able to sit down with you, evaluate your case, and recommend a strategy to obtain the best result for you.
Sometimes, achieving the best criminal defense in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania is to have a qualified Allegheny County criminal lawyer file a Motion to Suppress evidence. Experienced criminal lawyers in Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania know that if the police committed an illegality in collecting the evidence against you, some or all of that evidence could be excluded by your trial judge.
Contact me, Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Michael V. Worgul, now at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM to schedule an initial consultation on your case.
There are several reasons that you might want to consider filing a Suppression Motion. A top Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney will tell you that both the United States and the Pennsylvania Constitutions prohibit unreasonable searches and seizures. This includes searches and seizures of your house, person, motor vehicle, mail, and many other areas you may not have known were protected.
The Constitution also provides that no search warrants may be issued without probable cause and that the warrant must particularly describe 1) the place to be searched and 2) the person or things to be seized. Experienced Allegheny County defense lawyers know what to look for in the police reports to determine if these requirements have been met. If they have not been met, Pittsburgh trial experience will be a premium in defending your case.
There are several other ways that a Pittsburgh defense lawyer will help you in search and seizure matters. Sometimes, the police will be permitted to search even where the warrant requirement has not been met. We call these warrantless searches. There is a massive collection of case decisions on warrantless searches (it expands quite often). Finding the right case law for your matter can be like looking for a needle in a haystack if you don’t know what you are doing. A Pennsylvania criminal attorney with experience researching and writing on the law, including the law of search and seizure, will be invaluable in such matters. As a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer, I have filed, litigated, and been successful on suppression motions for many of my clients. I can do the same for you.
With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
Tags: Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer, Suppression Motion, Top Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney
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Thursday, February 10th, 2011
As a PA DUI attorney I am often handling cases involving the consumption (or over consumption) of alcohol. PA DUI laws certainly criminalize the operation of a motor vehicle once one has consumed too much alcohol to drive safely. Drunk driving statistics indicate that most DUI Pennsylvania charges are connected to alcohol abuse. What about drugs? What if you are charged with DUI Drugs in Pittsburgh or anywhere else in Pennsylvania?
There are subtle differences in the law between alcohol DUI and drug DUI. Even the best DUI attorney in Pittsburgh will counsel that the burden for the police and prosecutor will be different on a drug DUI case. Therefore, if you are charged with DUI Drugs in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania, you should contact an experienced Pittsburgh DUI attorney immediately to review your case and recommend the best strategy moving forward.
Call Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Michael V. Worgul now at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM for an initial consultation of you case.
In most cases involving drugs, the burden of proof is lowered for the prosecution at trial. Experienced Pennsylvania DUI attorneys know that in an alcohol related case, the prosecution must present evidence that your blood alcohol levels were above a certain threshold, or, that you consumed enough alcohol to render you incapable of safe driving.
However, in drug related cases, there are no minimum threshold levels for Schedule I drugs (marijuana, heroin, ecstasy, etc.). If the substance is in your system, the prosecution does not even have to prove impairment. In addition, for Schedule II and III drugs (prescription drugs), the prosecution needs only to prove that your driving was impaired, not that you were incapable of safe drive, such as in alcohol cases. This is true even for a 1st offense DUI in Pennsylvania (although you will still be ARD eligible).
An experienced Pittsburgh DUI Attorney also knows that there is a zero tolerance policy for operators of commercial vehicles. Under PA DUI laws, it is illegal for a person to operate a commercial vehicle with any drug (prescribed or otherwise) in there system. According to the Superior Court, the purpose of the lesser impairment and criminal culpability requirements relating to commercial vehicles account for the larger size of such vehicles and the increased dangers posed by their operation.
Finally, qualified Allegheny County DUI attorneys will note a distinction between blood testing and urine testing. There are simply different standards for both types of testing. If the testing facility administered the wrong standards to the type of test in your case, the testing could be inadmissible. In such a situation, you might win your case without the necessity of trial.
If you have been charged with DUI involving Drugs in Pittsburgh or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, contact me, Pittsburgh DUI Attorney Michael V. Worgul at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM. There are harsh penalties and DUI fines in Pennsylvania that you can be facing. I have significant in-court experience and have handled hundreds of PA DUI cases.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
Tags: DUI Drugs in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh DUI Attorney
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
If you are charged with a drug crime in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania, you could be facing serious jail time and fines. In some circumstances, the legislature has decided that the judge should not have any discretion when imposing a sentence. The best criminal attorneys in Pittsburgh are aware of the conditions that will trigger mandatory drug sentencing and will take immediate action to achieve the bet result possible.
As an experienced drug crime attorney, I know that there are three types of Defendants involved in drug offenses; 1) people who are addicted to drugs, 2)people who deal drugs, and 3)people who do both. Defendants in the first group do not need to worry about mandatory sentencing. They are often charged only with Simple Possession, and the mandatory sentencing provisions do not apply to that crime. However, as a Pittsburgh defense attorney, I know that Defendants in the second or third group are at risk. As a result, sometimes the best (and only) crime defense in Pittsburgh as to a drug trafficking charge is a trial.
If you have been charged with drug trafficking, you may face mandatory sentencing for one of two reasons:
- The weight of the drugs.
- The proximity of a firearm to the drugs.
Call Pittsburgh criminal attorney Michael V. Worgul now at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM to discuss your case today.
A qualified drug crimes attorney in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania will counsel that the presence of a firearm in a drug trafficking case triggers a mandatory sentence of 5 -10 years. The DA may also seek a mandatory sentence depending on the weight of the drugs. The weights that trigger a mandatory vary from substance to substance, and an experienced Allegheny County criminal defense attorney should always be consulted. Some of the more common mandatory provisions are as follows:
| Substance |
Amount |
1st Offense |
2nd + Offense |
|
|
|
|
| Marijuana |
2 – 10 lbs. or 10 – 20 Plants |
1 year |
2 years |
|
10 – 50 lbs. or 21 – 50 Plats |
3 years |
4 years |
|
50 + lbs. or 51 + Plants |
5 years |
5 years |
|
|
|
|
| Cocaine |
2 – 10 grams |
1 year |
3 years |
|
10 – 100 grams |
3 years |
5 years |
|
100+ grams |
4 years |
7 years |
|
|
|
|
| Heroin |
1 – 5 grams |
2 years |
3 years |
|
5 – 10 grams |
3 years |
5 years |
|
10+ grams |
5 years |
7 years |
In my career practicing Allegheny County criminal defense, I have handled many case involving drug trafficking and the mandatory sentences that come with it. Like top Pennsylvania criminal attorneys in Pittsburgh and elsewhere, I know that a trial may be the only option to avoid a mandatory sentence. Fortunately, I have the Pittsburgh Drug Attorney experience necessary to effectively represent you in your case.
With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me, … Michael V. Worgul, directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
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Friday, January 28th, 2011
In Pittsburgh, Drug Trafficking is officially charged under Pennsylvania criminal statute 35 P.S. §780-113. A Pennsylvania criminal lawyer with requisite experience knows that this crime is graded as a felony even for a first time offense. If you are charged with this crime in Pittsburgh, it is imperative that you contact a Pittsburgh defense lawyer immediately as this offense can wreak havoc on your Pennsylvania criminal records. There is a good chance that you have been “overcharged” with a felony and you could be entitled to a dismissal early in the Pittsburgh or Allegheny County Court proceedings.
Drug Trafficking in Pittsburgh is more commonly known as Possession With Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance (illegal drugs / narcotics). Experienced Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Defense Lawyers understand this law and the case law surrounding it. Essentially, the police are alleging one of several facts:
- That you manufactured a controlled substance in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania (i.e. growing Marijuana) or
- That you delivered a controlled substance to another person in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania, or
- That you possessed a controlled substance and intended to deliver it to another person while in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania.
Contact Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Michael V. Worgul now at (412) 475-9217 or 1-855-DUI-CRIM for an evaluation of your case.
As a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer, I have handled many Pittsburgh and Allegheny County drug dealing cases. Through this experience, I know how to aggressively defend your case. A qualified Pittsburgh defense lawyer will try every reasonable tactic to have your charges dismissed or reduced through:
- Focused litigation at the preliminary hearing.
- A Petition for Habeas Corpus Relief.
- Pretrial motions including a motion to suppress the evidence.
- Focused trial litigation.
If you are convicted in Pittsburgh or Allegheny County Court, the penalties can be stiff. Under Pennsylvania law, convictions for drug dealing in Pittsburgh can range from simple probation to years of jail time in the sate prisons. A Pennsylvania criminal lawyer, experienced in drug trafficking, knows the sentence will based on a large number of variables:
- What is your prior criminal history in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania?
- Have you ever been convicted of a Drug Dealing in Pittsburgh or Pennsylvania?
- What was the target Drug?
- What was the weight of the Drugs?
- Was there a firearm on your person or nearby? (This results in an automatic 5 -10 year Pennsylvania State Sentence)
- Are there mandatory Pennsylvania sentencing guidelines in your case?
There are many types of Lawyers that practice in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Court. However, in order to receive the best criminal defense in Pittsburgh for drug dealing, you will need a seasoned drugs possession lawyer who has handled many cases in a trial setting. I am Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer Michael V. Worgul. I am an experienced Pittsburgh criminal lawyer in cases involving drug trafficking.
With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me, … Michael V. Worgul, directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
Tags: Best Criminal Defense in Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Criminal Lawyer
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
If you are charged with possession of illegal drugs or Simple Possession in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, there will be many questions you need answers to. What sort of jail time am I facing? How will a Pittsburgh drug charge affect my employment or education? What will appear in my Pennsylvania criminal records? Who is a top Pennsylvania criminal defense attorney?
As a Pittsburgh Criminal Attorney I have represented many individuals for Simple Possession of illegal drugs including:
- Marijuana
- Cocaine
- Crack Cocaine
- Heroin
- Ecstasy
- Prescription Pills
Although some of these drugs (Marijuana) may not seem as serious as the others, an experienced drug crimes attorney knows that they are all misdemeanors, and can remain on your criminal record forever if not handled properly from the start.
Contact Pittsburgh Criminal Attorney Michael V. Worgul with questions now at (412) 475-9217 or -1-855-DUI-CRIM.
If convicted of Marijuana possession in Allegheny County, or any other illegal drug, you will also face a mandatory license suspension through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The length of the Pennsylvania license suspension depends as follows:
- 1st Drug Possession Offense – six month suspension.
- 2nd Drug Possession Offense – one year suspension.
- 3rd+ Drug Possession Offense – tow year suspension.
Therefore, you will want to contact an Allegheny County criminal lawyer as soon as possible to avoid further suspensions.
Finally, as stated above, even Marijuana attorneys in Pittsburgh recognize that all drug offenses (not just Cocaine and Heroin) are serious and can affect your employment or educational prospects. If you are applying for a job you will want to make sure that there is no record of former Pittsburgh drug arrest to be bound. Likewise, if you are a student at a local University such as Pitt, Duquesne, or Carnegie Mellon, and you will be applying to law school, medical school, or any other professional organization, you should certainly hire a drug crime attorney to make sure the records can and will be expunged.
I am Pittsburgh Criminal Attorney Michael V. Worgul and I have extensive experience handling drug cases in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. I will aggressively fight to win your Pittsburgh criminal drug charges at trial, however, if your case requires, I am very familiar with alternative solutions to trial that will result in the expungement or reduction of your charges.
With a focus on thorough preparation, superior client service and dedicated representation, I help families and individuals solve a wide range of DUI and criminal litigation issues.
I will respond to your email submission as promptly as possible. I ask that you consider calling me directly at 1-412-475-9217 or toll free at 1-855-DUI-CRIM for a free initial consultation to discuss your case. You will also find out how our practice can be put to work for you.
I look forward to listening to the circumstances of your case and discussing all available options under the law.
Sincerely,
Michael V. Worgul
Michael V. Worgul, Esq., LLC
429 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Toll Free: 1-855-DUI-CRIM
Phone: 412-475-9217
Fax: 412-288-8943
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