Home » Old Media

PKN Law in the News

2020-07-16: ‘We’re literally, I think, on the verge of a real crisis’: Allegheny Co. Courthouse employees worried about COVID-19 safety

2020-07-06: Positive coronavirus case reported at Westmoreland County courthouse

2020-05-19: Pa. Supreme Court hearing on Lebanon Co. probation policy for medical marijuana

2020-02-25: Target 11 Investigates driving on medical marijuana in Pennsylvania

2019-12-19: ‘End … this ridiculous and racist war on cannabis’: Closer Look

2019-12-19: Police: Mt. Lebanon man took $153K from former Shadyside employer

2019-09-25: Pa. Governor Tom Wolf Supports Legalizing Marijuana

2019-05-13: Turahn Jenkins vows to not prosecute cannabis possession as Allegheny County District Attorney

2019-04-03: Legalization Advocate Pushes Pa. Court To Reclassify Pot

2019-01-24: Fetterman to launch statewide listening tour on merits of recreational pot

2018-07-27: Man Accused Of Killing, Dismembering Roommate Allegedly Confessed To Police

2018-04-09: A Message from Patrick K. Nightingale

2018-01-31: Medical marijuana and guns: the choice between medicine and firearms

2018-01-18: Marijuana patients who want to pack heat in Pa. should buy guns before registering for the drug

2018-01-03: Federal firearms law takes aim at PA medical marijuana users

2017-12-13: Green Medicine: The Business of Medical Marijuana

2017-11-28:Justices Take Up Free Speech Case Of Anti-Police Rap Lyrics

2017-08-25: Cannabis Legal Solutions caters to Pennsylvania’s new medical marijuana industry

2017-07-17: Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana law undercuts criminal charges, lawyer argues

2017-06-08: Patrick Nightingale-Criminal Defense Lawyer-Executive…

2017-04-04: Hearing For Jail Protest Suspects Pushed Back Due To Attorney Scheduling Conflicts

2017-03-06: Pa. Auditor General: Legalizing Marijuana Would Create Jobs, Generate Tax Revenue

2017-02-21: Will Medical Marijuana Open The Door To Legalization, Decriminalization?

2017-01-25: Rapper Who Was Arrested for Anti-Cop Lyrics Argues He’s Protected by Free Speech

2017-01-25: Pa. top court reviews free speech case of man’s anti-police rap

2017-01-25: Top court reviews free speech case of man’s anti-police rap

2017-01-17: Pittsburgh attorney tries novel approach in fight to normalize marijuana

2016-05-24: Patrick K. Nightingale Talks Decriminalization In Meadville, PA (Part 1of 2)

2015-09-03: Scientific And Legal Considerations In The Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Debate

2015-04-19: Which weed is which: Experts compare pot strains

2014-10-29: Judge Hears Defense Requests In Attempted Homicide Case Attorney Patrick Nightingale discusses the current status of his client’s attempted homicide case.

2014-10-01: Penn Medical Marijuana Bill Is Lame

2014-09-04: How Smoking Marijuana In Denver, CO Could Lead to Your Arrest In PA After Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell was found possessing marijuana, Attorney Nightingale sits down to discuss possible charges.

2014-08-26: Medical Marijuana Advocates Speak Up At Meeting With Senator Folmer Executive Director of Pittsburgh NORML, Patrick Nightingale, informs skeptics to look at the science supporting Marijuana.

2014-07-24: DA Must Approve Some Arrests Based on Eyewitness Identification Attorney Nightingale shows support for police and the District Attorney’s office in an interview with Trib Total Media.

2014-06-10: Marijuana Gains Ground In Pennsylvania Senate Patrick Nightingale reminds us how far he’s come and how far he has to go as the Executive Director of Pittsburgh NORML.

2014-03-20: Natrona Fire Hall Marijuana Suspect Held for Trial After a growing system is found at the Natrona fire hall, Attorney Nightingale argues the lack of a connection to his client.

2014-03-10: “Hire Me, I Think Like a Criminal”, Pittsburgh Lawyer Says In YouTube VideoAttorney Patrick Nightingale’s co-worker, Attorney Daniel Muessig, receives attention on the internet for his new YouTube ad.

2014-02-01: Update: Wrongly Jailed Lincoln-Lemington Man Plans Suit An alibi witness is brought into question due to the different opinions shared by Attorney Patrick Nightingale and a Pittsburgh detective.

2014-01-23: PA Nurses Endorse Medicinal Marijuana Pennsylvania Medical Professionals endorse marijuana for medicinal use.

2013-11-02: Wrongly Jailed Lincoln-Lemington Man Praises Mother & Attorneys DeAndre Brown credits his mother and attorneys Patrick Nightingale and Daniel Muessig for the resolution in his case.

2013-05-04: Uniontown Man Asked Code Officer to Keep Mum About Pot Mr. Nightingale defends a Uniontown man who was discovered to have a marijuana grow operation inside his home.

2012-12-06: An Interview with KDKA Radio Show Host, Mike Pintek, on the Legalization of Marijuana Attorney Nightingale sits down with KDKA News Radio show host, Mike Pintek, to discuss the topic of legalizing marijuana as the Executive Director of Pittsburgh NORML.

2012-01-17: G-20 Protester Resentenced A G-20 protester represented by Attorney Patrick Nightingale was resentenced and may have the conditions of his probation adjusted if payments are completed early.

2011-08-26: Arrests During Protests In Bloomfield Mr. Nightingale was quoted by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding a client who was arrested during protests in Bloomfield.

2010-11-24: Attorney Nightingale Positions Client As “Model Prisoner” Mr. Nightingale is mentioned by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette after asking for “immediate parole” for a client and positioning him as a model prisoner.

2010-11-03: Attorney Patrick Nightingale Quoted Regarding “Combative Defendants” In this Pittsburgh Post Gazette article Patrick Nightingale reminds defense attorneys that it’s their duty to represent defendants fairly even after outbursts.

2010-09-23: Defendant In Clergy Slaying Will Get New Trial Attorney Nightingale is quoted regarding his involvement in a high profile homicide case.

2010-07-29: Man Receives Time Served Plus Probation In Homicide Case A man accused of homicide is represented by Attorney Patrick Nightingale and receives a negotiated plea deal for involuntary manslaughter.

2010-07-11: PA Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Patrick Nightingale is mentioned regarding his efforts to legalize medicinal marijuana.

2010-06-25: NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Vandalism For Graffiti Patrick Nightingale discusses his client’s case and an arranged plea deal, regarding a series of incidents that resulted in $200,000 in graffiti damage.

2009-09-30: G-20 Protester Ordered to Trial Over Smashed Windows Attorney Patrick Nightingale argues the reliability of the identification made by police regarding his client’s possible involvement in a vandalism incident.

2009-07-07: Jury Deadlocks Again In North Point Breeze Homicide Following a jury trial where a man was accused of homicide, the jury deadlocks while considering an involuntary manslaughter charge.

2009-06-10: Woman Gets House Arrest For Killing Live-In Boyfriend A woman accused of voluntary manslaughter receives house arrest via a plea agreement.

2009-05-02: Sometimes Defendants Do the Darndest Things Patrick Nightingale is quoted by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding a defendant who did not heed any legal advice.

2009-03-11: Mechanic’s Charges a “Test Case” Patrick Nightingale comments on the defense of a mechanic charged with involuntary manslaughter.

2009-02-25: Unjust Treatment: An 11 Year Old Should Not Be Tried As An Adult A case involving one of Mr. Nightingale’s clients is mentioned in a Pittsburgh Post Gazette article.

2008-11-22: Questions Abound In Killing of FBI Agent Attorney Nightingale provides in a case regarding homicide charges for the death of a FBI Agent.

2008-10-24: Man Acquitted In Fatal 2006 Shooting A man represented by Attorney Patrick Nightingale who was involved in a fatal shooting back in 2006 was acquitted of homicide charges.

2008-04-11: Deal Keeps Girl Who Killed Father Out of Jail A female juvenile was adjudicated delinquent of involuntary manslaughter, but avoided jail time thanks to a deal presented by Attorney Patrick Nightingale and the Deputy District Attorney.

2007-12-01: Convicted Strip Club Owner Survives Suicide Attempt Attorney Patrick Nightingale is quoted by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette regarding a suicide attempt made by a man who was convicted of tax related charges.

2007-11-19: Juveniles Languish In Adult Jails Patrick Nightingale comments on the Allegheny County Jail’s purpose to house people, not shattered juveniles.

2007-08-12: Just Decision: A Tormented Teen Defendant Is Treated Wisely Judge Mariani decides to move a homicide trial involving an abused 13 year old girl who killed her father back to juvenile court.

2007-08-11: Battered Woman Defense to be Used In Girl’s Murder Trial Attorney Nightingale explains the situations where a “battered woman defense” may be applicable, with examples of cases where he had personal involvement.

2007-08-07: Teen’s Homicide Case Sent to Juvenile Court A case involving a teen accused of homicide, as represented by Attorney Patrick Nightingale, is moved to juvenile court.

2007-06-25: Stripper Testifies About 2 Killings at a Party A stripper being questioned by Attorney Nightingale testifies regarding the killings of two men at a birthday party.

2006-11-10: Jury Clears Ohio Man Mr. Patrick Nightingale, a local Pittsburgh Attorney, cites a 1957 case involving a conspiracy charge where a precedent has been set.

2005-09-17: Man Convicted of Triple Slaying at City Eatery Attorney Nightingale comments on the jury’s decision in a homicide trial involving a client he was appointed to represent by the courts.

CALL US AT(412) 454-5582 FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Contact Us