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In the News: Pastor sentenced for comments made about a judge
Edward Pinkney, a professed Baptist minister, was convicted of violating his probation after stating that his sentencing judge “could be punished by God with curses, fever and ‘extreme burning’ unless he changed his ways.” Pinkey claims that he was simply paraphrasing scripture. An uninvolved judge ruled that Pinkney’s statements were threats and sentenced Pinkney to three to ten years in prison for violating his probation. The ACLU has filed an…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Boyer
Commonwealth v. Boyer 2008 PA Super 279Topic: PCRA-Ineffectiveness-Miranda WarningsSummary: A defendant was Mirandized and refused…
In the News: Magistrate finds 69 drivers not guilty in PGH Traffic Court
Magistrate Carolyn Bengel found 69 drivers not guilty in the Pittsburgh Traffic Court last week.…
In the News: Murder conviction overturned after DA withholds evidence
Centre County Court of Common Pleas Judge Bradley P. Lunsford overturned the third-degree murder conviction…
In the News: ACLU questions legality of "DUI flashlights"
The ACLU of Northern California questions the legality of “DUI flashlights.” Commonly known as passive…
In the News: MN court denies Sen. Larry Craig ‘s appeal
A Minnesota court of appeals has denied Sen. Larry Craig’s appeal to invalidate his guilty…
In the News: Former PGH Police Officer found not guilty of homicide by vehicle while under the influence
On December 8, 2008, Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Judge Jeffery Manning found former Pittsburgh…
In the News: Philly man spends 2 years for failing to pay child support for a child that wasn’t his
Walter Andre Sharpe, Jr. spend a total of two years in prison for falling behind…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Williamson
Commonwealth v. Williamson 2008 PA Super 276Topic: DUI – Controlled SubstancesSummary: The test results submitted…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Springer
Commonwealth v. Springer 2008 PA Super 275Topic: Burglary Merger- Possession With Intent to DeliverSummary: Under…
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