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		<title>IN THE NEWS: NTSB seeks to lower legal drinking limit to .05</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2013/05/16/in-the-news-ntsb-seeks-to-lower-legal-drinking-limit-to-05/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:43:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the limit for blood alcohol levels for drivers be lowered to 0.05.  The NTSB has also recommended that measures be taken to encourage broader use of interlock devices. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the American Automobile Association have not yet endorsed the NTSB&#8217;s recommendations. In its report, <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2013/05/16/in-the-news-ntsb-seeks-to-lower-legal-drinking-limit-to-05/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>In The News: Audio recording missing in PGH officer-involved shooting case</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2013/02/11/in-the-news-audio-recording-missing-in-pgh-officer-involved-shooting-case/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On November 11, 2012, Leon Ford was shot by a city of Pittsburgh police officer during a traffic stop.  Although a video of the incident has been recovered, the audio recording doesn&#8217;t include anything between the time the officers exited their car to the time that the gunfire started.  Pittsburgh Police Department policy requires officers <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2013/02/11/in-the-news-audio-recording-missing-in-pgh-officer-involved-shooting-case/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2013/02/10/update-in-the-news-federal-prosecutors-seek-life-sentence-in-oh-beard-cutting-hate-crime-case/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 02:53:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a follow-up to the post about Bishop Samuel Mullet, a federal court sentenced the Amish man to 15 years in prison on Friday.  The US Attorney&#8217;s Office requested that Mr. Mullet serve life in prison. For more information, go to: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171503838/amish-beard-cutting-ring-leader-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison]]></description>
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		<title>In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2013/02/05/in-the-news-federal-prosecutors-seek-life-sentence-in-oh-beard-cutting-hate-crime-case/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[US attorneys are recommending a sentence of life in prison for Samuel Mullet.  Mullet is an Amish bishop convicted of conspiracy and federal hate crimes after a string of attacks in which Amish individuals had their hair and beards cut with shears against their will.  Mullet&#8217;s attorney, Edward Bryan is advocating for a sentence that calls <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2013/02/05/in-the-news-federal-prosecutors-seek-life-sentence-in-oh-beard-cutting-hate-crime-case/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>IN THE NEWS: Pennsylvania Changes to Sex Offender Registration/Megan’s Law</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2012/12/19/in-the-news-pennsylvania-changes-to-sex-offender-registrationmegans-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Starting tomorrow, the rules for who must register as a Megan’s Law sex offender in Pennsylvania will change.  Under the new law, sex offenders are classified by three tiers.  Tier I offenders will have to register for 15 years.  Tier II offenders will have to register for 25 years.  Tier III offenders will have to <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2012/12/19/in-the-news-pennsylvania-changes-to-sex-offender-registrationmegans-law/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Willis</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2012/05/30/brieflaw-commonwealth-v-willis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 22:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Commonwealth v. Michael Willis  9 EAP 2009 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Fair Trial - Brady Violation Summary: The prosecution is required to turn over any evidence that is material under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963); regardless of whether or not that evidence is admissible in court. http://www.pacourts.us/OpPosting/Supreme/out/J-86-2009oajc.pdf]]></description>
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		<title>BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Bradford</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2012/05/30/brieflaw-commonwealth-v-bradford/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 22:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Commonwealth v. David Bradford  2 WAP 2011 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Speedy Trial - Rule 600 Summary: The prosecution is permitted to rely upon the judicial system in its system for case tracking.  Therefore, if the judicial system errs in its case management and the prosecutor relies on the judicial system for its information, the <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2012/05/30/brieflaw-commonwealth-v-bradford/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>In the News: PA passes law banning texting while driving</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2011/11/02/in-the-news-pa-passes-law-banning-texting-while-driving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:42:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending text messages or otherwise composing written messages (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) while driving.  The prohibition does not include devices used &#8220;exclusively&#8221; for the purpose of navigation or the act of dialing a phone number while driving.   Drivers caught texting while driving will <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2011/11/02/in-the-news-pa-passes-law-banning-texting-while-driving/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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		<title>UPDATE: In the News: PA Castle Doctrine to take effect Saturday, August 27th</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2011/08/26/update-in-the-news-pa-castle-doctrine-to-take-effect-saturday-august-27th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:20:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.  (h/t NRA-ILA) For more information, go to: UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine In the News: PA Castle Doctrine Bill passes state senate]]></description>
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		<title>UPDATE: In the News: PA passed underage drinking amnesty law</title>
		<link>http://bickerton-law.com/2011/08/15/update-in-the-news-pa-passed-underage-drinking-amnesty-law/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Bickerton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On July 7th, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed a law into effect that would immunize underage drinkers from criminal charges if they are seeking medical attention for another person.  The purpose of this law is to encourage underage drinkers to call for help if they see another person who is &#8220;in need of immediate medical attention <a href="http://bickerton-law.com/2011/08/15/update-in-the-news-pa-passed-underage-drinking-amnesty-law/#more-'" class="more-link">more »</a>]]></description>
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