by Lea Bickerton | Aug 26, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update
The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th, 2011. (h/t NRA-ILA) For more information, go to: UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine In the News: PA Castle Doctrine Bill passes state...
by Lea Bickerton | Aug 15, 2011 | Alcohol Laws, Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, News Update, Underage Drinking
On July 7th, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed a law into effect that would immunize underage drinkers from criminal charges if they are seeking medical attention for another person. The purpose of this law is to encourage underage drinkers to call for help if they...
by Lea Bickerton | Jun 28, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update, Self-Defense
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Governor Tom Corbett has signed a Pennsylvania bill expanding the castle doctrine. Under the previous law, if a person faced the threat of death or serious bodily injury outside of their home or place of work was able to...
by Lea Bickerton | Jun 20, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, Self-Defense
A Pennsylvania bill modfiying the duty to retreat in the face of a threat of death or serious bodily injury has passed the Pennsylvania General Assembly and is awaiting approval by Governor Tom Corbett. Under existing law, a person has a duty to retreat from a threat...
by Lea Bickerton | May 4, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, Sex Crimes, Special Court Programs
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas will start a new court program for defendants charged with sex crimes. The program’s goal is to increase accountability among sex offenders and to reduce recidivism rates. The...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 19, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Evidentiary Issues, In the News, News Update
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that US District Judge Gustave Diamond has denied a defendant’s motion to suppress evidence and dismiss charges in a case where the evidence was destroyed before trial. In this case, the Allegheny County District...