What To Do If a Family Member Or Friend Has Been Arrested On Drug Charges...

What To Do If a Family Member Or Friend Has Been Arrested On Drug Charges...

Quite often the individual who is being accused may be incarcerated and their ability to consult with an attorney may be limited.  For this reason, our office receives many calls from Family Members or Friends of someone incarcerated seeking help on what they can do.

Here at the office of Attorney Joseph A. Paletta, we are here to help!

After receiving your call, we will immediately schedule your face-to-face meeting with Attorney Paletta so that you can discuss the situation your loved one is in and what we can do to help. 

Call or E-Mail our office today to schedule your meeting.

Aimee@lawyerpaletta.com

http://www.palettalaw.com/

412.391.7999

How Philly Has Decriminalized Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

On October 26th WTAE published an article (Arrests down sharply since marijuana law change | Local News - WTAE Home) reporting on a decrease in the number of arrests Philadelphia has seen since their new law was enacted decriminalizing possession of small amounts of Marijuana.

So although possession of the drug is still illegal in the city, those found with 30 grams/or a little more than 1 ounce will receive a citation and a $25 fine.  Public use of small amounts results in a citation, a $100 fine or up to nine hours of community service.

Could a change in Pittsburgh's Drug Laws be coming next???

If you have been charged with a drug crime in Allegheny County contact our office to schedule a free initial consultation. 


- Aimee, Paralegal to Attorney Paletta

412.391.7999
Paletta Law

A Recent Case Result -

Attorney Paletta recently represented a client who was charged with the following: 

 

2 counts - 35§-780-113§§A16 – Poss. Contr. Substance – Misdemeanor

2 counts - 35§-780-113§§A32 – Use/Poss. of Drug Paraph. – Misdemeanor

1 count – 18§903§§C - Conspiracy – Manufacture,  Deliv, Or Poss. W Intent – Felony

1 count – 35§780-113§§A30 – Manufacture, Deliv, or Poss. W Intent - Felony

 

To read more about this case and to find out what happened check out our Recent Case Results Blog!