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BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Michael Burton
Commonwealth v. Michael Burton 2009 PA Super 87 (5/13/2009)Topic: Statement Pursuant to 1925(b) – Waiver – Late FilingSummary: The late filing of a 1925(b) statement is per se ineffectiveness. Therefore, the late filing of a 1925(b) statement will be treated the same as the failure to file a 1925(b) statement (The Court will not find waiver and will review the case on its merits).http://www.pacourts.us/OpPosting/Superior/out/e01004_09.pdf
In the News: PGH-area District Judge giving extra time to pay citations
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that District Judge Richard King is allowing those charged with summary…
In the News: DEA agent accused of setting up suspects
An Ohio DEA agent has been charged with obstruction of justice, making false statements, perjury…
In the News: PA Police chases decrease in 2008
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that in 2008, the number of police chases decreased by 6.3%…
In the News: Pa ACORN workers facing criminal charges
Seven ACORN employees have been charged with various fraud charges for allegedly submitting false voter…
BriefLaw: In the Interest of M.W.
In the Interest of M.W. 2009 PA Super 85 (5/05/2009)Topic: Self-Incrimination – Cross-ExaminationSummary: Where a…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Matthew Sibley
Commonwealth v. Matthew Sibley 2009 PA Super 84 (5/05/2009)Topic: DUI – Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Mears
Commonwealth v. Mears 2009 PA Super 83 (5/04/2009)Topic: Sentencing Conditions – Random Searches as a…
In the News: Cute pictures or kiddie porn? How to tell the difference
A recent article by The Evening Sun raises an interesting question of what is considered…
In the News: Identity-theft law cannot be used for immigration law prosecution
The United States Supreme Court has ruled that prosecutors may not use an identity theft…
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