by Lea Bickerton | Feb 5, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Probation
Commonwealth v. Woods 2009 PA Super 19Topic: Probation Violation – Right to a speedy violation hearingSummary: Probationer was not denied his right to a speedy probation violation hearing where probationer was sentenced for a new offense and was subject to a...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 4, 2009 | Animal Cruelty, Case Law Summaries
Commonwealth v. Kneller 2009 PA Super 18Topic: Animal Cruelty – Owner Using a Firearm to Terminate Animal’s LifeSummary: An animal’s owner may humanely terminate the life of his or her animal by the use of barbiturates or by the use of a firearm...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 3, 2009 | In the News, Summary Offenses
The Pittsburgh Police released a report showing the number of citations and arrests resulting from the post-Super Bowl festivities in the City of Pittsburgh. The report shows that 50 citations were issued in Oakland while 8 were issued on the South Side; and 6 people...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 31, 2009 | In the News
The Pittsburgh Police plan to have 500 officers on duty on Sunday night. A police spokesperson stated that the show of force is in the interest of public safety. For more information, go to:http://www.wpxi.com/sports/18606760/detail.html Share this:Click to share on...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 27, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Escape Charges
Commonwealth v. Maldonado, et al. 2009 PA Super 15Topic: Escape – Defendants on Probation and ParoleSummary: The Pennsylvania Superior Court determined that 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5121 applies to probationers and parolees who have violated the terms of their release,...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 27, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Suppression of Evidence
Commonwealth v. Pridgen 2009 PA Super 12Topic: Suppression-WiretapsSummary: The Pennsylvania Superior Court held that evidence that is the result of an illegal wiretap may be admissible under certain circumstances, but the transcript and recording of the illegal...
