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BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Israel Santiago
Commonwealth v. Israel Santiago J-34-2009 (8/25/2009)Topic: Motion to Withdraw – Anders BriefSummary: When filing an Anders Brief, counsel must include an explanation for why s/he believes that the issues the defendant wishes to raise on appeal are wholly frivolous.http://www.pacourts.us/OpPosting/Supreme/out/J-34-2009mo.pdf
Commentary: Part 3 – Getting Arrested at the G20 Summit – What to do if arrested
To most people, the closest they will get to the criminal justice system is through…
Commentary: Part 2 – Getting Arrested at the G20 Summit (Common Offenses)
When people are arrested in mass settings like demonstrations or Super Bowl celebrations, there are…
In the News: Approved for probation but still in jail due to budget impasse
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that, as a result of the current budget impasse in…
Commentary: Part 1 – Getting Arrested at the G20 Summit – (Past Summits)
On May 28th, 2009, the City of Pittsburgh was chosen to host the September meeting…
Commentary: Getting Arrested at the G20 Summit – Introduction
Whenever a city hosts a major event, arrests often follow. After Pittsburgh won the Super…
In the News: PGH City Council may decline mask ordinance
In a preliminary vote, only two members of Pittsburgh City Council voted to enact an…
In the News: PGH considers ordinance banning public urination
Pittsburgh City Council is currently considering an ordinance that would issue a $500 fine to…
In the News: Former PA Juvenile Court Judges withdraw pleas
Former Luzerne County Juvenile Court judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan have withdrawn their guilty…
In the News: Tough sentencing crowds prisons but does not lower crime
Debra Erdley reports in the Sunday, August 23, 2009 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that while “tough on…
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