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In the News: FL Judge throws out Intoxillyzer 5000 results
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals and Circuit Court has affirmed Manatee County Judge Doug Henderson’s ruling that rejected the admission of some 100 Intoxilyzer 5000 results at trial.Two years ago, defense attorneys challenged the admissibility of Intoxilyzer 5000 results because they could not test its accuracy without the source code. CMI, the manufacturer of the Intoxilyzer, concluded that the source code was a trade secret and refused to turn…
In the News: Perkasie, PA considering Megan’s Law residency restrictions
Officials in Perkasie, Pennsylvania are considering implementing residency restrictions for violent predators registered under Megan’s…
In the News: Supreme Court limits definition of violent crime
In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court held that the failure to report…
In the News: PA Teens charged with child pornography for pics of selves
In Greensburg, Pensylvania, three teens are being charged with child pornography for sending semi-nude pictures…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Hunter
Commonwealth v. Hunter 2008 PA Super 294 (12/31/2008)Topic: Parolee-Validity of SearchSummary: Regardless of any waivers…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Scassera
Commonwealth v. Scassera 2009 PA Super 1 (1/05/2009)Topic: Law of the Case Doctrine & Sentencing…
In the News: PA police officer rejected from ARD
Officer Gary D.S. Utter was denied acceptance into the ARD program in York County. District…
In the News: TX Death Row inmate removes his own eye
Andre Thomas, who removed his own eye shortly before his trial in 2004, removed his…
In the News: *UPDATE* AL Sheriff jailed in own prison
Alabama Sheriff Greg Bartlett, who was previously placed in his own jail for failing to…
In the News: Proposed Kentucky DUI Law changes
The Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would enhance the existing DUI…
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