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Commentary: How to pick a criminal defense lawyer

ByLea BickertonFeb 19, 20094 min read

How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer:Many people who go in search of a criminal defense attorney have never been in any type of trouble with the law and don’t know where to begin. There are even some who have past experience with the justice system who don’t actually know how to pick a good criminal defense lawyer. Fortunately, with a few guidelines, it is possible to pick a qualified…

In the News: PGH Police agencies do targeted traffic enforcement in Oakland

ByLea BickertonFeb 19, 20091 min read

On Wednesday, February 18, 2009, Pittsburgh City Police, University of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Mellon University…

In the News: DUI Interlock law passes Indiana House Committee

ByWilliam BickertonFeb 18, 20091 min read

A new DUI law that would require first-time DUI offenders to have interlock devices installed…

In the News: Cambria County getting new DUI Task Force

ByWilliam BickertonFeb 13, 20091 min read

Due to Cambria County’s high number of DUI-related crashes, PENNDOT will fund a new county…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Nava

ByLea BickertonFeb 13, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Nava 2009 PA Super 28 (2/11/2009)Topic: State Judge requiring Illegal Alien to Leave…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Stutler

ByLea BickertonFeb 13, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Stutler 2009 PA Super 30 (2/11/2009)Topic: Use of Statements Made as a Result…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Crork

ByLea BickertonFeb 13, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Crork 2009 PA Super 24 (2/10/2009)Topic: Tattoo IdentificationSummary: The Pennsylvania Superior Court concluded…

In the News: PA Judges plead guilty to fraud

ByLea BickertonFeb 12, 20091 min read

Luzerne County, PA Judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan pleaded guilty to federal charges of…

In the News: 2 Pedestrians stopped at PA DUI checkpoint

ByLea BickertonFeb 12, 20091 min read

Two pedestrians in Perry County, PA were charged with public intoxication after allegedly walking through…

In the News: Roving patrols in the North Hills of Pittsburgh

ByLea BickertonFeb 12, 20091 min read

This weekend, police departments in the North Hills of Pittsburgh will be conducting roving DUI…


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