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In the News: New iPod Breathalyzer Device

ByLea BickertonDec 19, 20081 min read

A new device from David Steele Enterprises works as a Breathalyzer attachment for an iPod or iPhone.For more information, go to:http://www.davidsteele.com/ibreath-ipod-breathalyzer-p/ib-1000.htmhttp://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-idrunk19-2008dec19,0,3073178.story

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. C.L.

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

Commonwealth v. C.L. 2008 PA Super 286Topic: Court Fees – Juvenile CourtSummary: Where a juvenile…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Samuel

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

Commonwealth v. Samuel J-46-2008Topic: Two Strikes Law – BurglarySummary: Under the two strikes law (42…

In the News: Megan’s Law Floridian living in PA hotel

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

Two months ago, William Gary Sullivan was sentenced to 12 years of probation after being…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Fithian & Borzelleca

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

Commonwealth v. Fithian & Borzelleca J-85A&B-2008 Topic: Compulsory Joinder Summary: The compulsory joinder statute (the…

BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. McMullen

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

Commonwealth v. McMullen J-186-2008Topic: Limits on the Right to a Jury Trial – Criminal Contempt Summary:  Any…

In the News: ABI disagrees with DUI checkpoints

ByLea BickertonDec 18, 20081 min read

The American Beverage Institute (ABI) suggests that DUI checkpoints are ineffective and recommends that checkpoints…

In the News: New Pittsburgh City gun ordinance passes without Mayor’s signature

ByLea BickertonDec 15, 20081 min read

A new City of Pittsburgh ordinance requiring gun owners to report a lost or stolen…

In the News: Georgia legislators to reconsider need for unanimous decision for death penalty

ByLea BickertonDec 14, 20081 min read

After a jury was unable to unanimously decide to execute Brian Nichols, several Georgia lawmakers…

In the News: Police arrest 8 in Pittsburgh-area prostitution sting

ByLea BickertonDec 12, 20081 min read

A group of Pittsburgh-area law enforcement agencies have arrested eight individuals alleged to have participated…


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