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In the News: Rape charges dismissed after right to speedy trial violated
A Pittsburgh man was released from the Allegheny County Jail after he was held in custody for 14 months without being brought to trial. The Allegheny County District Attorney’s office claims that a computer glitch caused the office to miss the speedy trial deadline. For more information, go to: http://kdka.com/local/Wilkinsburg.rape.suspect.2.1346655.html
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Au
Commonwealth v. John Au 2009 PA Super 231 (12/01/2009) Topic: Suppression of Evidence – Mere…
In the News: PGH company offers to be designated driver
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that a new business venture by Tony Ciotti, Mike Conley,…
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…
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…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Rowe
Commonwealth v. Collin Rowe 2009 PA Super 215 (11/12/2009) Topic: Warrantless Entry – Motion to Suppress…
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.…
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…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Chon
Commonwealth v. Sun Cha Chon 2009 PA Super 212 (11/05/2009) Topic: Prostitution – Dismissal Due…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v Garcia-Rivera
Commonwealth v. Melvin Garcia-Rivera 2009 PA Super 213 (11/05/2009) Topic: Sentencing – Deviation from the…
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