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BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. O’Malley
Commonwealth v. O’Malley 2008 PA Super 224 Topic: Sentencing Summary: If you negotiate a sentence, you can’t come back and challenge the discretionary aspects of sentencing. http://origin-www.aopc.org/OpPosting/Superior/out/s36045_08.pdf
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Morris
Commonwealth v. Morris 2008 PA Super 235Topic: Enhanced Sentencing-HomicideSummary: For sentencing purposes, where two murders…
Case Summary: In the Interest of O.J.
In the Interest of O.J. 2008 PA Super 234Topic: Motor Vehicle Stop-Vehicle SearchBrief Legal Summary:…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Pantalion
Commonwealth v. Pantalion 2008 PA Super 226 Topic: Forgery Summary: Since a money order has…
In the News: ACLU is suing Allegheny County Over Megan’s Law Ordinance
The ACLU is suing Allegheny County over a local ordinance that prevents registered sex offenders…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Green
Commonwealth v. Green 2008 PA Super 220Topic: SentencingSummary: Where a trial court fails to distinguish…
Case Summary: Commonwealth v. Leidig
Commonwealth v. Leidig, Pa. Supreme Court, J-24-2008 Topic: Plea Bargain Notifications-Megan’s Law Brief Legal Summary:…
Novel Criminal Defenses: Westmoreland County Man Claims War Stress as Basis for Double Murder
A Westmoreland County man is currently raising a defense of Gulf War Syndrome or post-traumatic…
In the News: Rendell Suspends Parole
On September 30, 2008, Gov. Ed Rendell suspended parole for state sentences in Pennsylvania. The…
In the News: O.J. Simpson convicted of all charges
After 13 hours of deliberation, O.J. Simpson was found guilty of conspiracy to commit a…
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