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In the News: Gov. Rendell lifts parole moratorium for "violent" offenders
After receiving the results of a review of Pennsylvania’s parole system, Gov. Rendell has lifted the moratorium on state parole for violent offenders. The review concluded that the “state’s existing procedures were sound.” The review also recommends procedures for classifying violent offenders, determining which are likely to reoffend, and determining whether the offender is likely to commit a violent crime.For more information, go to:http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08336/931985-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml
In the News: PA Holiday Weekend accident and DUI statistics
New data has been released showing that between November 26th and November 30th, 2008, nine…
Commentary: A lesson to be learned from Plaxico Burress
Friday night, former-Pittsburgh Steeler and current New York Giant Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself in…
In the News: DUI Information
The Lebanon Daily News has an article on DUI where they discuss the dangers as…
In the News: PA man pushing for more DUI training for municipal police
The York Daily Record has a story about how George Geisler, the law enforcement personnel…
The Basics: How Court Works-What happens after you are arrested
How does the criminal justice system work?The way the criminal justice system works varies from…
In the News: Blair County hopes to provide county inmates with online legal research
The Blair County Commission will be voting on a proposal to give Westlaw access to…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Chase
Commonwealth v. Chase, J-116-2006Topic: Motor Vehicle Stop-Reasonable Suspicion for StopSummary: Chase argued that the Pennsylvania…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Kemp
Commonwealth v. Kemp, 2008 PA Super 274Topic: Motor Vehicle Stops-Ortiz and JohnsonSummary: When a defendant…
In the News: New Illinois Interlock law for first time DUIs
Beginning January 1st, first-time DUI offenders will be required to install an interlock device on…
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