Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney

R. Blaine Jones II, Esq., Attorney at Law

US Steel Tower 600 Grant Street, Suite 660 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 USA

 (412) 475-0062

www.blainejoneslaw.com
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Law Firm Overview

At the law office of Attorney Blaine Jones, we will aggressively fight for your rights and help you achieve your goals in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Attorney Jones uses his vast criminal defense knowledge and skills, employing detailed pre-trial preparation, including discovery review, issue identification, motion and brief writing, directing an investigative staff, and preparation of witnesses. We strive to minimize the negative effects and ramifications of criminal charges so that you can put your case behind you and move forward with your professional and personal life.

Our firm handles all types of misdemeanors and felonies, including but not limited to assault, burglary, drug crimes, DUI, first offense DUI, false identification, federal crimes, fraud, homicide, Internet crimes, rape, retail theft, robbery, sex crimes, sexual assault, underage drinking, and weapons crimes. We also provide representation in detainer hearings and bond reduction.

When you are facing criminal charges, the most effective action you can take is to find and retain an experienced and dedicated Pittsburgh attorney. Having an attorney in your corner such as Attorney Jones, a veteran lawyer in Pittsburgh, can make a dramatic difference in how your case unfolds and in its eventual outcome. That is why we recommend that you let us use our vast resources and abilities to help you present the most effective defense possible.

Our firm also provides aggressive representation in civil cases to those who have been injured through the negligence or wrongdoing of another individual or business entity. Personal injury cases can result in life-changing consequences, including temporary or permanent disability. Our personal injury attorney represents clients nationwide. We will fight to help you recover the financial compensation you deserve in the wake of accidents or incidents which have left you physically or psychologically harmed. These can include medical malpractice, auto accidents, negligent security, and more.

Year this Office was Established: 2008

Languages: English

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Bond/Bail Reduction; Detainer/Probation Violation/Parole Violation Hearings; False Identification; Federal Crimes; Tax Evasion; Counterfeiting; Forgery; Racketeering; Terrorism; Alien Smuggling; Kidnapping; Child Endangerment; Scams; Ponzi and Pyramid Schemes; Passing Bad Checks; Internet Crimes; Misdemeanors; Indecent Assault; Stalking; Solicitation of a Prostitute; Molestation; Sexual Assault; Underage Drinking; Negligent Security; Mail, Bank, Securities, Bankruptcy, Benefits, Tax, Investment, & Mortgage Fraud.

Practice Areas Description

Our practice includes:

- Criminal Defense

If you are facing criminal charges in Pittsburgh or are being investigated for criminal activity, you may not know what to do or how best to proceed. You may be embarrassed, humiliated, confused, and frightened. You may be risking jail or prison time, steep fines, a future with a permanent criminal record, and more. That is why it is in your best interests to speak with our Pittsburgh attorney as soon as possible, preferably before you are even questioned by law enforcement. Attorney Jones can provide skilled representation in protecting your legal rights and ensuring that you are treated fairly.

- Assault

Under Pennsylvania law, assault consists of intentionally or knowingly causing physical harm to another person or attempting to do so, which puts the other person in fear of immediate bodily harm. You don't have to physically make contact with the other person to be charged with aggravated assault / simple assault in Pittsburgh; by merely threatening to harm them, for instance, by brandishing an object which could be used as a weapon, you can be arrested for aggravated assault / simple assault in Pittsburgh and in Western Pennsylvania. Assault is often characterized as a crime of violence and there can be severe consequences if found guilty, thus talking to our Pittsburgh Criminal attorney will tremendously help your assault charges/ aggravated assault charges/ simple assault charges in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

- Bond / Bail Reductions

If you need legal assistance in getting a bond or bail amount reduced, you should speak with our lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA that routinely handles bond/ bail reductions. Consult our Lawyer in Pittsburgh, PA immediately to file the necessary paperwork to get your loved ones' bond/ bail reduced. Once the bail / bond has been set by the court, it is possible to petition the judge who set it, ask for a reduction of the bail/ bond at a hearing, or file a motion in the county where the case is being heard in order to have the bail/ bond reduced. Our Pittsburgh criminal attorney assists clients who need help in getting bond / bail reductions in Pittsburgh as well as in the surrounding areas of Western Pennsylvania.

- Burglary

In Pennsylvania, burglary is charged as a felony. It may be charged as a first-degree felony if it was committed in someone's residence or if anyone was present when it occurred. It may be charged as a second-degree felony if it was committed in a structure that was not a home and no one was present when it occurred. If you are convicted of burglary, you will have a criminal record as a convicted felon which can negatively affect your future in terms of job, career, and education opportunities and professional licenses. You also risk penalties such as incarceration, fines, probation, restitution, and more. Having our Pittsburgh burglary attorney handling your defense can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case.

- Detainer / Probation Violation / Parole Violation Hearings

If you violate the terms of your probation or parole in Pittsburgh or Western Pennsylvania, you can be held on a probation detainer/ parole detainer by a judge for a probation/ parole violation. Under these circumstances, you will not be able to be released from jail by paying bail until you have the detainer lifted. You will have to appear before a judge in a detainer hearing / probation hearing/ parole hearing to address the violation of the probation/ violation of parole to get the detainer lifted. This can only be accomplished with the legal assistance of a Pittsburgh Detainer/ Probation Violation / Parole Violation lawyer.

- Drug Crimes

If you are convicted of the sale, delivery, or distribution of a controlled substance (drugs) in Pennsylvania, you will face a mandatory prison sentence depending on the type of illegal drugs involved. You may be also face separate federal penalties as well. Controlled substances include heroin, cocaine, PCP, methamphetamines, and more. Furthermore, if you are convicted of distributing any controlled substance near a school or to minors, the penalties you face may be doubled or more. Even facing a relatively minor drug charge such as simple possession of marijuana can result in the loss of your driver's license as well as a jail term. Being convicted of a drug charge will also result in a permanent mark on your criminal record which can negatively affect your future.

- DUI/ DWI Charges

If you are facing charges for driving under the influence, DUI, DWI, DAI, or drunk driving in Pittsburgh or in the surrounding areas of Western Pennsylvania, you are probably worried about the consequences. Our Pittsburgh DUI/ DWI attorney, Blaine Jones, has handled thousands of drunk driving and driving under the influence related charges. Pennsylvania's drunk driving/ driving under the influence laws are tough. Blaine Jones is a Pittsburgh DUI / DWI Lawyer with a wealth of experience in fighting charges of drunk driving/ driving under the influence cases in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. Many DWI/ DUI cases, however, can be won in court with the skilled and dedicated assistance of an experienced DUI/ DWI attorney such as Pittsburgh DUI attorney Blaine Jones.

- DUI / DWI – First Time Offense

Being arrested and charged with a DUI/ DWI is a stressful, often overwhelming experience. This is especially true if it is your first DUI/ DWI, driving under the influence or drunk driving offense. You are most probably wondering what will happen – will you lose your license, go to jail, be faced with heavy fines? How will this affect your job, your personal relationships, and your future? At such a difficult time in your life, you need the assistance and support of a skilled and knowledgeable DUI / DWI attorney who knows how such driving under the influence and drunk driving cases are processed, who knows the local court systems, and who knows how to investigate and defend DUI / DWI charges.

- False Identification

False identification charges also include using or possessing someone else's ID as well as using or possessing an ID with a fake name, age, birth date, or photograph. If you are convicted of this offense a second time or more, you will face increased penalties based on third-degree misdemeanor charges. The penalties may include up to $500 in fines, up to 90 days in jail, and the loss of your driver's license for one year on a second offense and two years for a third offense. In any criminal case, the wisest action you can take is to get the knowledgeable advice of an experienced defense attorney. By consulting with a Pittsburgh criminal defense attorney at our firm, you will have the peace of mind of knowing that everything that can be done in your defense will be done.

- Federal Crimes

If you are being investigated for criminal activity by a federal agency or if you have already been charged with a federal crime in Pittsburgh or elsewhere in western Pennsylvania, you will need a criminal defense attorney who is licensed to practice in federal court. A Pittsburgh federal crimes lawyer at our firm has the experience and knowledge needed to defend you in a federal case; our firm knows its way around both state and federal courts, each of which has its own separate laws and procedures. Because of the very serious nature of being accused of a federal offense, you should not delay in retaining the services of the Pittsburgh federal crimes attorney at our firm.

- Felonies

If you are facing felony charges, whether at the state or federal level, in Pittsburgh or in the surrounding areas of western Pennsylvania, it is to your advantage to hire a qualified criminal defense attorney. Attorney Blaine Jones has handled thousands upon thousands of felony cases and can provide experienced, skilled, and diligent legal service to help you fight criminal charges and to protect your legal rights throughout the criminal process. Our firm has all of the resources of a large, corporate law office that focuses on personalized attention for every client. We work zealously to achieve the case results you seek, such as a reduction of charges, getting your case dismissed where possible, and minimizing the penalties of any conviction.

- Fraud

Fraud includes such crimes as bankruptcy fraud, bank fraud, benefits fraud (where individuals seek to gain government benefits such as welfare, disability, and health care through deception), wire fraud, mail fraud, identity theft, insurance fraud (seeking to gain insurance fraudulently), false insurance claims, embezzlement, counterfeiting of money, goods, and documents, tax fraud, securities fraud, false billing, investment fraud and scams, such as Ponzi and pyramid schemes, mortgage fraud, passing bad checks, and more. If you are accused of fraud, you are facing jail or prison time, fines, restitution, and more. By talking to a Pittsburgh fraud lawyer at our firm, you can get the aggressive legal defense you need.

- Homicide

According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, criminal homicide is defined as "intentionally, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently" causing the death of another. Criminal homicide is broken down into three categories: murder, voluntary manslaughter, and involuntary manslaughter. Murder is also broken down into three categories. First-degree murder is an intentional killing "by means of poison, or by lying in wait, or by any other kind of willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing." Second-degree murder occurs when an individual is engaged in some other felony, such as robbery, rape, arson, or burglary. All other types of murder are labeled third-degree. Penalties for murder include prison terms of 20 to 40 years, life imprisonment or the death penalty.

- Internet Crimes

Internet crimes include computer hacking, viruses, malware, phishing scams, cyberstalking, distribution of child pornography, identity theft, using chat rooms, email, and other Internet means to lure and exploit minors, using the Internet for drug trafficking, terrorist activities, and various forms of fraud. Fraud can occur at auction sites, bogus company websites, and can consist of investment fraud, work-at-home scams or other employment and business schemes, credit card fraud and more. Facing state or federal charges connected with Internet crimes is a serious matter which requires the dedicated attention of a skilled attorney. Let our Pittsburgh Internet crimes lawyer use his extensive experience and resources to defend you.

- Misdemeanors

Misdemeanors are criminal charges which are generally less serious than felonies, such as petty theft, speeding, weapons offenses, first offense DUI, and simple assault. Even though a misdemeanor may be considered to be a minor offense, you may still be sentenced to jail or prison time. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, you will have a criminal record which can adversely affect your future in job and career opportunities, professional licenses, and more. That is why, if you are facing misdemeanor charges in the greater Pittsburgh area, you should seek professional legal help from a Pittsburgh misdemeanor lawyer at our firm as soon as possible.

- Rape

Being accused of rape or sexual assault is a very serious matter that can have a long-range impact on every aspect of your life. Sex crimes carry a social stigma that can negatively affect your personal, social, and employment relationships as well as carry harsh punishments. If you are convicted of rape, the stigma and damage to your life will only be intensified; fighting the charges with the help of a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney is imperative. If you or someone you know has been charged with rape in Pittsburgh or in the surrounding areas of western Pennsylvania, we strongly recommend that you speak with a Pittsburgh rape lawyer at our firm for a consultation about your case.

- Retail Theft

Retail theft, also known as shoplifting, may sound like a minor offense. If you are convicted, however, that conviction will remain on your criminal record, accessible to any future employers, landlords, educational institutions, and others through a simple background check. It is, therefore, important that you deal with the charges you are facing with the professional legal help of a qualified criminal defense attorney. You will only have this one opportunity to give yourself the best possible chance of a favorable outcome. By talking to the Pittsburgh retail theft attorney at our firm, you can get the skilled legal advice you need and aggressive representation for your defense.

- Robbery

If you or someone you know is being investigated by law enforcement for robbery or if you have been formally charged with robbery in the greater Pittsburgh area, you are facing felony charges. Because of the serious nature of such charges and the potential negative consequences, it is vital that you seek the advice of a proven legal professional such as the Pittsburgh robbery attorney at our firm. By consulting us to discuss your case, you can be advised on what you are up against and on how our firm can assist you. We provide aggressive legal representation in all types of criminal cases, including those involving robbery.

- Sex Crimes

Sex offenses include any type of criminal activity relating to sex, such as rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, prostitution, solicitation of a prostitute, molestation, child pornography, sexual abuse, possessing and distributing obscene materials, and more. Most of these offenses are charged as a felony. In any first-degree felony charges, the maximum penalty is life imprisonment. Sex offender registration is one of the penalties of certain sex crimes, which means that you must obey the rules of registry. Failing to register or violating any other condition of the registry can result in further criminal charges.

- Sexual Assault

If you have been accused of sexual assault in Pittsburgh or the surrounding areas of western Pennsylvania, it is crucial that you consult our firm to arrange for a consultation with a Pittsburgh sexual assault attorney as soon as possible. The sooner our firm is involved in your case, the more effective we can be in pursuing defense actions on your behalf. When you retain the services of our attorney, we will go to work immediately in investigating the charges you may be facing and exploring all of the legal options available. Our criminal defense firm provides aggressive and capable legal representation to clients involved in these very serious charges.

- Underage Drinking

Pennsylvania maintains laws regarding underage drinking which make it illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, attempt to purchase, possess, consume, or knowingly transport alcoholic beverages. If you or someone you know has been charged with underage drinking in the greater Pittsburgh area, you should consult a Pittsburgh lawyer at our Pittsburgh law firm to find out what your legal options may be. A skilled Pittsburgh attorney working on your behalf as soon as possible can make a difference in how your case evolves and in its final outcome. Underage drinking is a crime under Pennsylvania law which could place a serious blemish on an individual’s record.

- Gun Charges/ Firearms Charges

For years, Attorney Blaine Jones has aggressively fought and won cases in which his clients were charged with having guns in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas of Western Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania maintains laws which regulate the use and possession of weapons and firearms. If you are facing a criminal charge related to a gun violation in Pittsburgh or in the surrounding areas of western Pennsylvania, you should arrange a consultation with Attorney Blaine Jones at once about your situation. Our firm focuses on criminal defense and we have the experience and skills to help create an effective defense strategy on your behalf. We have represented many individuals throughout the area who have been charged with weapons crimes.

- Civil Litigation

Civil law differs from criminal law in that it handles cases where individuals and businesses are in dispute and where one party is seeking financial compensation from the other for damages based on a perceived wrong. Civil lawsuits can be settled out of court through negotiation between the disputing parties or can be taken to the courts for a court or jury trial. Generally, the wronged party will try to get a reasonable agreement reached with the other party before taking his or case to the courts. If no reasonable settlement can be reached, then the wronged party must file a complaint with the court and proceed with legal action.

- Personal Injury

If you have been injured due to another's actions or inactions, you have the right to pursue financial compensation for damages such as past and future medical expenses, loss of income, future loss of income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Because every personal injury case is different, with its own set of circumstances and facts, it is vital that you seek the professional legal assistance of our experienced personal injury attorney in finding out what the legal ramifications of your injuries are and how our firm can help you. Our attorney can review your situation, assess it under personal injury law, advise you on your legal rights and options, and help you file an injury claim or lawsuit where appropriate.

- Auto Accidents

Unfortunately, auto accidents are far too common in this country, resulting in thousands of injuries and deaths on the roads and highways every year. Being injured in an auto accident can result in a wide range of injuries from whiplash to broken bones, internal injuries, brain and spinal cord injuries, and more. When such injuries are the result of negligence or wrongdoing on the part of another, you may be entitled to financial compensation for damages. In the aftermath of a car accident anywhere in the country, you should talk to an auto accident lawyer at our firm to discuss the details of your situation. Our attorney can review and analyze your case under personal injury law, advise you of your legal rights and options, and initiate legal action on your behalf.

- Medical Malpractice

Most states in this country have a statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice lawsuit which is generally a two-year time limit from the date that you discover the injury brought on by the negligent actions or inactions of the health care provider. Examples of medical malpractice include failure to diagnose, misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, birth injuries, and more. These types of medical errors can lead to additional medical expenses, loss of income due to the inability to work, and financial distress. Because every case involving medical malpractice is unique with its own set of facts and circumstances, it is vital that you seek the legal assistance of our medical malpractice attorney.

- Negligent Security

If you have been injured on another's premises anywhere in the country due to negligent security, it is crucial that you discuss your situation with a negligent security lawyer at our firm. After reviewing and evaluating your case, our attorney can advise you on your legal options and remedies. You may be entitled to file an injury claim or lawsuit pursuing financial compensation for damages such as medical expenses, loss of income, pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Our firm has represented many individuals in all types of personal injury cases, including those based on negligent security. We will work diligently to achieve the maximum compensation possible for your injuries.

- Wrongful Death

Usually, only certain individuals may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of others. These include the surviving spouse, child, or parent of the decedent who may file for the remaining survivors listed. If no surviving spouse, child, or parent exists, siblings may be allowed to file a claim on behalf of the decedent's estate. Damages that may be recovered include the medical and funeral expenses of the decedent, loss of benefits, services, and / or income that the decedent would have provided if he or she had lived, loss of companionship, and, in some cases, punitive damages. By discussing your situation with our wrongful attorney, you can pursue the justice that you and your family deserve after the loss of your family member.

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