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In the News: New iPod Breathalyzer Device
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.
Commonwealth v. C.L. 2008 PA Super 286Topic: Court Fees – Juvenile CourtSummary: Where a juvenile…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Samuel
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
Two months ago, William Gary Sullivan was sentenced to 12 years of probation after being…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Fithian & Borzelleca
Commonwealth v. Fithian & Borzelleca J-85A&B-2008 Topic: Compulsory Joinder Summary: The compulsory joinder statute (the…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. McMullen
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
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
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
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
A group of Pittsburgh-area law enforcement agencies have arrested eight individuals alleged to have participated…
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