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In the News: Miss Teen Louisiana arrested
Miss Teen Louisiana was arrested and charged with theft and possession of suspected marijuana. Lindsey Evans and friends allegedly skipped out on a $46.07 bill at a restaurant. Along with the unpaid bill, Evans left her purse with her driver’s license and suspected marijuana behind. Although some sources state that Evans paid her share of the bill, police claim that she confessed to leaving the restaurant without paying.
In the News: Prosecution drops charges in Britney Spears driver’s license case
After a mistrial where 10 jurors were in favor of acquittal, prosecutors in California dropped…
In the News: Parole moratorium lifted for non-violent offenders
Governor Rendell has lifted the moratorium on parole for non-violent offenders. The moratorium is still…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Hacker
Commonwealth v. Hacker 2008 PA Super 239Topic: Criminal Solicitation-Specific IntentSummary: Where a person is charged…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Santana
Commonwealth v. Santana 2008 PA Super 246Topic: Escape-What is a detention for escape purposesSummary: Where…
In the News: US Supreme Court declines review of Commonwelath v. Dunlap
On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, the United States Supreme Court decided not to review Pennsylvania…
In the News: Pa DUI Arrests increase 4.4% in 2007, Crime Index Offenses Drop 2.2%
According to the 2007 Uniform Crime Report, the number of crimes reported to Pennsylvania State…
In the News: PA Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints Each Weekend for a Year
On October 2, 2008, the Pennsylvania State Police announced a year-long initiative “aimed at taking…
In the News: Pittsburgh City Council proposes a bill punishing failure to report lost or stolen guns
The Pittsburgh City Council is proposing fines for gun owners who fail to report their…
Commentary: Guilty Pleas 101
On Wednesday October 11th, John Cusack’s alleged stalker became a prime example of how many…
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