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BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Leon Parham
Commonwealth v. Leon Parham 2009 PA Super 61 (4/03/2009)Topic: Merger of Rape and Statutory Sexual AssaultSummary: For purposes of sentencing, rape and statutory sexual assault (statutory rape) do not merge.Illustration: Parham was convicted of rape and statutory sexual assault based upon one act of sexual intercourse. Since each offense requires an element that the other does not (statutory sexual assault requires that the victim be under the age of 16…
In the News: PGH 911 Operator incorrectly reported "no weapons" on site of fatal shooting
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a 911 operator incorrectly noted that there were no weapons…
Fund for Fallen Pittsburgh Police Officers
The Fraternal Order of Police has established a memorial fund for the City of Pittsburgh…
In the News: Allegheny County trial postponements limited
On Thursday, April 2nd, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas issued an order limiting…
In the News: PA Legislator proposes beer keg registration law
Pennsylvania State Senator Stewart Greenleaf has introduced a bill requiring beer kegs to registered. Sen.…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Ede
Commonwealth v. Ede 529 MAL 2008 (3/26/2009)Topic: Recidivist Sentencing LawsSummary: In Commonwealth v. Ede, 949…
In the News: Hundreds of PA juvenile convictions expunged
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has expunged the convictions of hundreds of low-level offenders who entered…
In the News: PA Federal Judge strikes down sex offender residency restriction
United States District Court Judge Gary Lancaster has ruled that the sex offender residency restriction…
In the News: Federal judge rules that ‘flipping the bird’ is valid under 1st Amendment
In 2006, Pittsburgh Police Officer Brian Elledge cited David Hackbart with disorderly conduct for displaying…
In the News: MI Judge dismisses DUI charge from anonymous tip
District Judge William E. Bolle of Troy, Michigan dismissed a DUI charge where the arrest…
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