Criminal Defense Lawyer in Pittsburgh

Blaine Jones Law, LLC - Aggressively Protecting Your Rights
Blaine Jones Law, LLC has aggressively and successfully
handled over 30,000 cases for people charged with crimes in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas of Western Pennsylvania. Additionally,
Attorney Jones has
conducted over 100 trials and represented clients in thousands of preliminary hearings. If you have
been arrested and charged with a crime in Pittsburgh or the surrounding
areas of Western Pennsylvania, this time in your life may be overwhelming
and traumatic. This is especially true for individuals who have never
had a previous brush with the law, such as college students.
If you are facing criminal charges, or are being investigated for criminal
activity, you may not know what to do or how to best proceed. If you do
not act quickly, you may be facing serious penalties including jail or
prison time, steep fines, and a future with a criminal record. It is in
your best interest to contact our law firm to speak with one of our attorneys
as soon as possible. If you are facing any of the following charges or
legal issues listed below, then it is important you contact Blaine Jones
Law, LLC as soon as possible.
Areas of Practice
Arson
Defined as intentionally setting fire to or burning property or land,
arson is a serious criminal offense that poses equally serious criminal
penalties. Pennsylvania also enforces a number of arson-related charges.
Assault
An individual may be charged with assault for inflicting or attempting
to inflict pain and harm to another individual. Typically charged as a
misdemeanor, this is sometimes accompanied by battery, but that is a separate
charge. When it is accompanied by a weapon, increased penalties may be given.
Bond Reduction
Bonds can be expensive especially if judges make them too lofty for the
individual to try and pay. By working with our firm, you may be able to
reduce the amount of your bond so that you can regain your freedom.
Detainer Hearings
Those that violate their parole or terms of probation could be facing
being detained by the judge. Bail will not adequate for getting released
from jail and a detainer hearing must take place to determine the end verdict.
Domestic Violence
Crimes including rape, sexual abuse, false imprisonment and more can be
considered domestic violence. These actions must be between spouses, ex-spouses,
family members, cohabitants, those who share a child or other romantic
partners. It can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor depending on the
situation.
Drug Crimes
Were you accused of possessing, cultivating, using, or selling an illegal
drug? You may be facing serious penalties including thousands of dollars
in fines and jail time. The consequences involved are highly dependent
upon the types of substances found or used.
DUI
Without probable cause and following the necessary guidelines of a DUI
arrest, many cases have been dropped and individuals have avoided serious
fines, jail time and loss of their license. Allow a knowledgeable attorney
to investigate your case and ensure that your rights were upheld.
Fake IDs
College students can be found guilty of possessing a fake ID to purchase
alcohol. If you have been arrested for having, or producing, a fake ID,
then you need to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible as the consequences
can be dire.
Federal Crimes
Federal offenses involve serious crimes including drug trafficking, many
types of fraud, forgery, terrorism and numerous other offenses. Multiple
governmental agencies may be involved in an investigation, including the
FBI, DEA, and IRS. Due to the highly sensitive nature of many of these
crimes, it is absolutely necessary that a qualified Pittsburgh federal
crime lawyer be involved from the beginning.
Felonies
These charges usually arise from serious or violent crimes such as burglary,
arson, forgery and others. Penalties can include prison sentences of anywhere
from 7 years to life. You can still fight these accusations with the assistance
of a criminal attorney.
Fraud
Intentional deception of someone for your own benefit is considered fraud.
Credit card fraud, insurance fraud, and other kinds of fraud can have
you facing years in prison and steep fines.
Gun Charges / Firearms Charges
Gun laws are extremely strict in Pennsylvania and it is illegal for anyone
to carry a handgun with a permit. Certain people are not permitted to
carry firearms at all and if they are convicted could be facing severe
penalties including 5-10 years in prison.
Homicide
Homicide involves the premeditated killing of another person and falls
into one of three types: murder, involuntary manslaughter, and voluntary
manslaughter. Pennsylvania recognizes capital punishment, so it is imperative
that you retain strong legal counsel.
Internet Crimes
Cybercrimes are serious non-violent crimes that can range from counterfeit
merchandising to social security scams. Any type of criminal activity
that is aided by the use of a computer or internet service can be classified
as an internet crime. Common offenses include cyberstalking, identity
theft, hacking, and distributing child pornography.
Misdemeanors
These less-serious crimes still hold the potential to be elevated to felony
charges. It is important you defend your rights and work with an attorney
after a charge and not dismiss these as something you can handle on your own.
Sex Crimes
Sexual assault, rape, or the production or possession of child pornography
can have you facing serious sex crime charges. Contact an attorney if
you have been arrested for a sex crime to avoid harsh consequences including
being placed on the sex offender registry.
Summary Charges
Under common law jurisdiction of Pennsylvania, you can be charged with
a summary offense for an infraction. This may include, but is not limited
to, traffic tickets, disorderly conduct, and retail theft. While they
may only result in fines, these charges can sometimes result in up to
90 days in jail.
Theft Crimes
Petty theft and grand theft are serious criminal offenses. If you are
found guilty, then you may be facing steep fines as well time in jail.
Theft can range from robbery to fraud to shoplifting.
Underage Drinking
One of the most commonly charged offenses for college students and high
school students is underage drinking. If an underage driver is stopped
and tested with a breathalyzer, revealing a BAC level of anything higher
than .02% they could be facing drunk driving charges. There is a "zero
tolerance" policy in Pennsylvania to try and deter underage drinking.
White Collar Crimes
Named for their association with business professionals and white collar
workers, white collar crimes include a number of non-violent financially
motivated offenses. These can include
embezzlement, money laundering, securities fraud, insider trading, all of which pose
serious criminal penalties.
Contact Our Pittsburgh Criminal Defense Lawyers
Being charged with a crime is a serious matter. You may be facing severe
penalties that can affect the rest of your life. Defend your freedom,
personal relationships, and career opportunities; contact our firm today.
A qualified and distinguished attorney can help you understand the charges
that you are facing, what defenses may be possible, and what plea bargains
will be available to you. Our firm may be able to get your charges reduced
or dismissed and can work to get your penalties lessened or diverted.
At Blaine Jones Law, LLC, we can help you build a winning criminal defense
strategy on your behalf. Our
Pittsburgh criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing all kinds of criminal charges at both state (Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania) and federal levels. Contact Blaine Jones Law, LLC today
to speak with an experienced Pittsburgh criminal attorney and work toward
defending your future! We offer
free phone consultations when you call us at this number:
(412) 475-0062.