by Lea Bickerton | May 14, 2026 | Blog
A bipartisan group of representatives in the Pennsylvania General Assembly has introduced a resolution that would have the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing study bail in the state. In announcing the proposed resolution, State Representative Tim Bonner noted that... by Lea Bickerton | May 11, 2026 | Blog, In the News, Technology and Criminal Law
While new types of technology have created new ways to break old wiretapping laws, Fast Company reported on a technological advance in wiretapping: native phone call recording. The article deals with the Apple iPhone feature that lets users record phone calls without... by Lea Bickerton | May 8, 2026 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Proposed Laws
South Carolina congressmen have introduced a bill that would create a registry of people who have been convicted of violent crimes. Under the bill, anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime punishable by more than 180 days of incarceration would be included in... by Lea Bickerton | May 6, 2026 | Blog, In the News, Juvenile Issues, Traffic Ticket
Police in Washington County, Pennsylvania have charged the parents of a juvenile who crashed a dirt bike. According to the police, the dirt bike wasn’t street legal. The parents have been charged with endangering the welfare of children and were cited for 10 motor... by Lea Bickerton | May 5, 2026 | Blog
Local news reports that the City of Pittsburgh implemented a mandatory chaperone policy for minors who plan to enter Market Square between 3:00 PM and midnight. While chaperone policies for juveniles have previously been enacted at city pools in the past, a policy... by Lea Bickerton | May 4, 2026 | Blog
Sometimes, a crime can become a popular TikTok trend. This month, the trend in question is called “Scientology runs” or “Scientology speed runs.” In these runs, people storm into Church of Scientology buildings. In some incidents, church staff has been pushed and... 