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In the News: Pa House passes new seatbelt restrictions
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation amending the state’s seatbelt laws. Under the current laws, the failure to properly restrain a child between the ages of four and eight is a secondary offense. Therefore, a person may only be convicted if s/he has been convicted of another traffic violation or crime. Under the proposed law, the failure to properly restrain a child between the ages of four and…
In the News: PA House passes restriction on in-car DVD players
In addition to passing restrictions on junior drivers, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation…
In the News: PA House passes restrictions on teen drivers
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation prohibiting teenagers from using cellular phones or…
In the News: PA House rejects cell phone ban for drivers
In a close vote, the Pennsylvania State House has rejected a proposed ban on handheld…
In the News: Increased DUI patrols in PA
As part of a push to target drunk drivers, the Pennsylvania State Police will increase…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Dwayne Brown
Commonwealth v. Dwayne Brown 2009 PA Super 69 (4/15/2009)Topic: PCRA-Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – Conflict…
In the News: Adam Walsh Act may punish teens for sexting
Beginning in July 2009, teens caught “sexting” may be charged with a federal sex crime.…
In the News: Judges only permitted to ban convicts from city for county sentence
Federal Judge Robert C. Mitchell has ruled that common pleas judges in Pennsylvania are permitted…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Shawn Fickes
Commonwealth v. Shawn Fickes 2009 PA Super 64 (4/08/2009)Topic: DUI – Suppression of Evidence -…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Marvin Jamine Robinson
Commonwealth v. Marvin Jamine Robinson 2009 PA Super 65 (4/09/2009)Topic: Post-Conviction Relief Act – Pro…
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