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In the News: Pa Legislature works to de-felonize sexting
After several cases where district attorneys have pursued felony charges against teens accused of sending sexually explicit photos of themselves, the Pennsylvania General Assembly House of Representatives is proposing a bill that would make “sexting” by teens a second-degree misdemeanor. The statute would amend the criminal code by adding 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6321. The new statute would prohibit any minor over the age of 13 from sending any nude…
In the News: PA House considers bill banning handheld cellphone while driving
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania General Assembly House of Representatives will be taking…
In the News: DA pursuing death penalty in police officer shooting
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that District Attorney Stephen Zappala is pursuing the death penalty…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Young
Commonwealth v. Gaylend L. Young 2010 PA Super 2 (1/06/2010) Topic: Admissibility of Evidence of Prior…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Wyland
Commonwealth v. John W. Wyland 2010 PA Super 1 (1/05/2010) Topic: DUI – Motor Vehicle Stops…
Book Review: “The Last Lawyer” by John Temple
Book Title: “The Last Lawyer: The Fight to Save Death Row Inmates” Author: John Temple…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Brian Hughes
Commonwealth v. Brian Hughes 2009 PA Super 240 (12/14/2009) Topic: Forgery – Grading – Cashier’s Checks…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Richard Thomas
Commonwealth v. Richard Thomas 2009 PA Super 245 (12/16/2009) Topic: Gun Crimes – Persons Not to…
In the News: Former PGH ACORN worker not guilty of voter fraud
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Eric Jordan, a former ACORN worker charged with voter fraud…
In the News: West Mifflin passes gun ordinance
On December 15, 2009, West Mifflin, Pennsylvania (located near Pittsburgh) passed a new ordinance requiring…
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