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BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Woods
Commonwealth v. Woods 2009 PA Super 19Topic: Probation Violation – Right to a speedy violation hearingSummary: Probationer was not denied his right to a speedy probation violation hearing where probationer was sentenced for a new offense and was subject to a delay of 15-months before having a probation violation hearing.Illustration: Russell Woods was initially placed on probation on June 16, 2005. He violated his probation on July 20, 2005. His…
In the News: States consider strengthening seat-belt laws to qualify for federal money
Several states, including Pennsylvania, are considering strengthening their seat-belt laws to qualify for federal highway…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Kneller
Commonwealth v. Kneller 2009 PA Super 18Topic: Animal Cruelty – Owner Using a Firearm to…
In the News: PGH Police report on post-Super Bowl activity
The Pittsburgh Police released a report showing the number of citations and arrests resulting from…
Commentary: Crimes often charged after celebrations and sporting events
Pittsburgh Police have announced that, because of the Pittsburgh Steelers playing in the Super Bowl,…
In the News: PGH Police plan 500 officer force Super Bowl Sunday
The Pittsburgh Police plan to have 500 officers on duty on Sunday night. A police…
In the News: PA police plan Super Bowl DUI patrols
Police enforcement agencies throughout Pennsylvania are planning to heighten DUI enforcement Super Bowl weekend.For more…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Maldonado, et al.
Commonwealth v. Maldonado, et al. 2009 PA Super 15Topic: Escape – Defendants on Probation and…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Pridgen
Commonwealth v. Pridgen 2009 PA Super 12Topic: Suppression-WiretapsSummary: The Pennsylvania Superior Court held that evidence…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. McCoy
Commonwealth v. McCoy J-48-2008Topic: Firearm Offenses-Discharge of Weapon into an Occupied StructureSummary: The Pennsylvania Supreme…
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