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In the News: Drug warrants issued in Penn Hills

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that eight Allegheny County law enforcement agencies coordinated to execute 20 arrest and 18 search warrants for various drug charges in the Penn Hills area. While some warrants remained to be issued, at least 9 individuals were...

In the News: Alleged Pittsburgh drug ring “busted”

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has arrested individuals alleged to be part of a cocaine-selling drug ring based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania.  Fourteen people face charges related to the drug ring. For more...

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Rowe

Commonwealth v. Collin Rowe 2009 PA Super 215 (11/12/2009) Topic: Warrantless Entry – Motion to Suppress Summary: A police officer must be able to identify exigent circumstances to justify a warrantless entry into a home.  An open door during the “typical...

In the News: First Veterans placed in PGH Vet Court

The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the new Allegheny County Veteran’s Court program has started.  The program, which is targeted to non-violent offenders, is designed to keep veterans out of jail.  Program participants are required to complete a...

In the News: Viruses may lead to child porn convictions

The Associated Press reports that it is possible for defendants to be wrongfully convicted of child pornography charges due to computer viruses.  The story notes that pedophiles and other malicious actors can use computer viruses to remotely store child pornography on...