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In the News: 52 drivers arrested for DUI Friday, January 23rd
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
Commonwealth v. Hoke J-167-2008Topic: Mandatory Sentence – Conspiracy to Manufacture a Controlled SubstanceSummary: The mandatory…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Snyder, et al.
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
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
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"
Professor David Harris of the University of Pittsburgh has posted a commentary on the Supreme…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Hanna
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
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
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
Arizona Representative Jeff Flake is proposing legislation that would make a third DUI a deportable…
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