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As anyone who has ever been falsely accused of a sex crime can tell you, being charged with sexual assault doesn’t make you a monster. While there are so many real victims out there...there are, unfortunately, those who choose to make sexual assault accusations for all the wrong reasons.

When you’re facing criminal charges for a sex crime, it helps to know exactly what you’re up against. Below, you’ll find a simplified breakdown of Pennsylvania’s current definitions and penalties for three commonly confused terms: rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.

True victims of domestic violence have legal rights to protection for themselves, and any dependent children involved, from such danger. A PFA filing can be a great resource for establishing the protection needed.

Every day, people in Pittsburgh and throughout Pennsylvania face serious sexual offenses because of simple mistakes involving pornography. Often, they aren’t even aware the pornography is on their computer or saved to their phone until the police have already...

Domestic violence agencies in Allegheny County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Crisis Center North 412-364-5556 Womansplace 412-678-4616 Women’s Center and Shelter 1-877-338-8255 Domestic violence agencies in Armstrong County: HAVIN 1-888-841-8881 Domestic violence agencies in Butler County: VOICE: 1-800-440-8551 Domestic violence agencies in Westmoreland County: Alle-kiski Area HOPE Center, Inc 1-888-299-HOPE (4673) Blackburn Center 1-888-832-2272 National Domestic Vio...

I.) General Overview The foundation of any Landlord / Tenant relationship is the contract between the parties referred to as the Lease Agreement. Most Landlord / Tenant relationships involve written contracts or leases, but verbal agreements may also be binding and enforceable. Therefore, it is imperative for anyone entering into a Landlord / Tenant relationship to have an attorney review ...

Property tax assessments serve as the basis for three levels of property taxes in Allegheny County: county, municipal, and school district. The tax amount is determined by both the property’s assessed market value and the applicable millage rate. Mileage is the tax rate expressed in mills (thousandths of a dollar) per dollar. For instance, 1 mill = 0.001; 5.69 = ...

Why hire an attorney? Can’t I do this on my own? The school districts and municipalities will have legal counsel, so you need to make it a fair fight. There will be significant money at stake, probably over the course of many years. Retaining affordable representation with AAAL – Allegheny Attorneys At Law, P.C. is usually well worth the long-term ...

Have you been arrested and charged for committing a criminal offense? You need to find a good attorney who handle your case professionally. The reason is that hiring the right criminal attorneys in Pittsburgh PA could mean the difference between getting an acquittal and being charged for a crime. If you’re not sure of how to go about choosing a ...

A Pittsburgh family law attorney is what you need to deal with the difficult and sometimes painful issues surrounding divorce or the custody of a child. Whether the type of family law you are dealing with requires the assistance of divorce or child custody lawyers in Pittsburgh, there are some things you need to know and prepare for in advance ...