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In the News: 52 drivers arrested for DUI Friday, January 23rd

ByLea BickertonJan 25, 20091 min read

On Friday night, 52 drivers in Allegheny County were arrested for DUI by roving patrols. The patrols also arrested 5 for drug crimes and issued 173 traffic citations. The roving patrols are in preparation for Super Bowl weekend. Some expert believe that roving patrols are more effective in catching drunk drivers than sobriety checkpoints.For more information, go to:http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09024/944314-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xmlhttp://www.wpxi.com/news/18553906/detail.html

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Hoke

ByLea BickertonJan 23, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Hoke J-167-2008Topic: Mandatory Sentence – Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled SubstanceSummary: The mandatory…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Snyder, et al.

ByLea BickertonJan 23, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Snyder, et al. J-56ABCD-2008Topic: Suppression of Results from Destroyed EvidenceSummary: Where the prosecution…

In the News: FL state attorney plans to deputize private attorneys as prosecutors

ByLea BickertonJan 23, 20091 min read

Palm Beach County State Attorney Michael McAuliffe is proposing an innovative solution to issue of…

In the News: MS legislator proposes interlock for first DUI

ByLea BickertonJan 23, 20091 min read

Mississippi State Representative Philip Gunn is proposing a new DUI law that would require first-time…

Other Blogs: University of Pittsburgh Faculty Law Blog "David Harris Comments on Herring v. United States"

ByLea BickertonJan 20, 20091 min read

Professor David Harris of the University of Pittsburgh has posted a commentary on the Supreme…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Hanna

ByLea BickertonJan 20, 20091 min read

Commonwealth v. Hanna 2009 PA Super 3Topic: ExpungementsSummary: When a defendant files a motion to…

In the News: AR considering elimination statute of limitations for rape

ByLea BickertonJan 19, 20091 min read

Arkansas Representative Dawn Creekmore is proposing legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for…

In the News: Sex Offender Residency Restrictions causing budgetary issues in CA

ByLea BickertonJan 19, 20091 min read

The Contra Costa Times reports that the state of California is spending millions of dollars…

In the News: AZ Congressman proposed deportation for 3rd DUI

ByLea BickertonJan 15, 20091 min read

Arizona Representative Jeff Flake is proposing legislation that would make a third DUI a deportable…


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