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In the News: PA legislator proposes law criminalizing witness failure to report violent crime
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Pennsylvania State Senator Kim Ward has preposed a law that would make the failure to report a violent crime a criminal offense. The bill is named “Jennifer’s Law” in honor of “a Westmoreland County woman who was tortured and murdered.” For more information, go to: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10172/1067209-100.stm?cmpid=latest.xml http://senatorward.com/press/2010/0610/061810.htm
In the News: Pittsburgh mayor replaces majority of city’s Citizen Police Review Board
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has replaced the majority of…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Doty
Commonwealth v. Christopher Doty 2010 PA Super 105 (06/09/2010) Topic: Fugitive Status – Waiver v.…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Abraham
Commonwealth v. Joseph Abraham 2010 PA Super 104 (6/08/2010) Topic: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel -…
In the News: Lea T Bickerton named Rising Star in 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine
Bickerton and Bickerton attorney Lea T. Bickerton has been named a Rising Star in the…
In the News: ABC’s 20/20 Reveals flaws in arson science
Although many assume that arson investigations are based on hard science, the May 7, 2010…
In the News: Westmoreland Cty jail visits temporarily suspended
The Pittsburgh news channel WPXI reports that inmate visits at the Westmoreland County Jail have…
In the News: ACLU opposes PA sexting law
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the ACLU and the Juvenile Law Center are opposing a…
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Rodriguez
Commonwealth v. Lenora Rodriguez 2010 PA Super 14 (1/29/2010) Topic: Retail Theft – Intent Element of…
In The News: UPDATE: Pa House passes bill banning handheld cell phones while driving
The Pennsylvania General Assembly House of Representatives has passed a bill prohibiting drivers from operating…
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