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UPDATE: In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case
In a follow-up to the post about Bishop Samuel Mullet, a federal court sentenced the Amish man to 15 years in prison on Friday. The US Attorney’s Office requested that Mr. Mullet serve life in prison. For more information, go to: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/08/171503838/amish-beard-cutting-ring-leader-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison
In the News: Federal Prosecutors seek life-sentence in OH beard-cutting hate crime case
US attorneys are recommending a sentence of life in prison for Samuel Mullet. Mullet is an…
IN THE NEWS: Pennsylvania Changes to Sex Offender Registration/Megan’s Law
Starting tomorrow, the rules for who must register as a Megan’s Law sex offender in…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Willis
Commonwealth v. Michael Willis 9 EAP 2009 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Fair…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Bradford
Commonwealth v. David Bradford 2 WAP 2011 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Speedy Trial – Rule…
In the News: PA passes law banning texting while driving
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending text messages or…
UPDATE: In the News: PA Castle Doctrine to take effect Saturday, August 27th
The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th,…
UPDATE: In the News: PA passed underage drinking amnesty law
On July 7th, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed a law into effect that would immunize…
UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Pennsylvania bill expanding the…
In the News: PA Castle Doctrine Bill passes state senate
A Pennsylvania bill modfiying the duty to retreat in the face of a threat of…
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