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In the News: Pa Supreme Court rejects local sex offender residency restriction
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the Allegheny County sex offender residency restriction ordinance has been rejected by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The court concluded that the local residency restriction is invalid because it “clearly interferes with the statewide operation of the Sentencing and Parole Codes and with the General Assembly’s policies in these arenas.” The 3rd Circuit Court of the United States previously concluded that the residency restrictions were improper…
In the News: Pa House passes ‘sexting’ law
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a law designed…
In the News: Pa considers underage drinking amnesty law
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania General Assembly is considering legislation that would grant…
In the News: Allegheny Cty to debut sex crimes court in June
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will start a…
UPDATE: In the News: Federal Judge denies motion to suppress destroyed evidence
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that US District Judge Gustave Diamond has denied a defendant’s motion…
In The News: Judge to rule on case where drug evidence was destroyed
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that a federal judge may permit a drug case to proceed…
In the News: SC considers law banning Facebook for prisoners
The Associated Press reports that South Carolina is considering legislation that would limit prison inmates’…
In The News: States considering laws regulating distracted pedestrians
The Associated Press reports that two states are considering legislation that would regulate and/or bring…
In the News: AOPC to review Allegheny Cty transfer of rape case
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is reviewing an…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Willard Oakley Moser
Commonwealth v. Willard Oakley Moser 2010 PA Super 119 (7/08/2010) Topic: Evidence of Prior Trials…
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