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LAW NEWS: Pennsylvania changes DUI prior conviction standard for sentencing
On October 20th, 2014, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed a law changing the way courts handle prior drunk driving (DUI) convictions at sentencing. In Pennsylvania, you face harsher punishments if you have prior DUI convictions. Before the change, prior DUI convictions only led to an increased punishment if the defendant was convicted of the prior DUI before committing the new offense. With the change in the law, any DUI conviction…
LAW NEWS: Pa Legislature changes retroactive effect of Adam Walsh Act
On December 20, 2012, the Adam Walsh Act (SORNA) required many individuals who were convicted of…
IN THE NEWS: PGH area man allegedly shoots and kills intruder
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a Munhall, PA man shot and killed a man who…
IN THE NEWS: Drivers cited in Parkway North HOV Lane enforcement
WPXI reports that 60 Pittsburgh-area drivers received traffic citations for improper use of the carpool/high-occupancy…
IN THE NEWS: Allegheny County DA explains right to videotape police
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala issued a statement outlining the public’s right to videotape…
*UPDATED*: IN THE NEWS: 43 cited for Underage Drinking at Kenny Chesney concert in Pittsburgh, 73 More People Arrested for Other Offenses
According to the latest information, 73 people were arrested for crimes or were issued citations…
IN THE NEWS: 43 cited for Underage Drinking at Kenny Chesney concert in Pittsburgh
Yesterday, thousands were at Heinz Field for the Pittsburgh leg of Kenny Chesney’s “No Shoes…
IN THE NEWS: PA to upgrade firearms background check system
Pennsylvania is in the process of updating the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (“PICS”). The PICS…
IN THE NEWS: NTSB seeks to lower legal drinking limit to .05
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the limit for blood alcohol levels for…
In The News: Audio recording missing in PGH officer-involved shooting case
On November 11, 2012, Leon Ford was shot by a city of Pittsburgh police officer…
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