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In the News: Harrisburg police not charged for scuffle with DUI suspect
The Dauphin County District Attorney’s Office has decided not to press charges against three officers accused of using excessive force on a DUI suspect.Ryan Westover alleges that after being arrested for drunk driving, he was punched in the face while in the holding cell. District Attorney Edward Marsico Jr. concluded that Westover was not cooperating with the officers and the use of force was justified. Westover’s attorney does not dispute…
In the News: Pittsburgh City Council increases fines for open containers
Pittsburgh City Council has passed legislation increasing the fine for an open container charge. Therefore,…
In the News: Craigslist to help government crack down on online prostitution ads
In a new agreement with various attorneys general, including the Pennsylvania attorney general, Craigslist is…
Commentary: Marijuana Laws in Pennsylvania
Although Pennsylvania’s marijuana law is not as relaxed as the measure recently passed in Massachusetts,…
In the News: Massachusetts voters ease marijuana laws
On November 4th, the citizens of Massachusetts voted to soften the laws against the possession…
In the News: PA man charged with 2 DUIs in under 6 hours
After getting into an accident and being charged with a DUI around 11 am on…
In the News: Jose Canseco sentenced for misdemeanor drug smuggling
Former professional baseball player Jose Canseco was sentenced to 12 months of probation after pleading…
Commentary: Driving while under the influence of Drugs (Pennsylvania Ain’t Canada)
A recent article reported that in Canada, it is easier to prosecute a defendant for…
In the News: Drunk drivers easier to prosecute than drugged drivers in Canada
This article reports that in Canada, it is easier for the prosecutor to prove drunk…
In the News: Stevens Juror skips deliberation for Breeder’s Cup horse race
A dismissed juror in the Ted Stevens trial admitted that her father did not die…
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