In the News: Pa Supreme Court rejects local sex offender residency restriction

by Lea Bickerton | May 26, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Megan's Law, News Update, Residency Restrictions

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...

UPDATE: In the News: Federal Judge denies motion to suppress destroyed evidence

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...

In the News: PGH City Council bans porch sofas

by Lea Bickerton | Mar 17, 2009 | Laws of Questionable Merit, News Update, Pittsburgh City Ordinances

**UPDATE FOR “In the News: PGH City Council considers ordinance banning porch sofas”Pittsburgh City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance banning city residents from keeping upholstered furniture designed for indoor use on an unenclosed porch. The...

In the News: *UPDATE* Man cited for jaywalking after saving women and getting hit by truck

by Lea Bickerton | Mar 1, 2009 | News Update, Traffic Ticket

After consulting with local prosecutors, Colorado State police withdrew the jaywalking charge against Jim Moffett. Moffett was seriously injured after being hit by a truck while attempting to help two women cross the street.For more information, go...

In the News: *UPDATE* AL Sheriff jailed in own prison

by Lea Bickerton | Jan 9, 2009 | Jail Conditions, News Update

Alabama Sheriff Greg Bartlett, who was previously placed in his own jail for failing to adequately feed his inmates, has agreed to spend all money designated for inmate meals on actually feeding the inmates. Sheriff Bartlett has also agreed to follow USDA guidelines...

In the News: *UPDATE* ER doctors claim police use excessive force

by Lea Bickerton | Jan 7, 2009 | News Update, Police Misconduct

While a survey indicates that almost 98% of emergency room doctors suspect that police use excessive force, many national police groups dispute the findings.For more information, go to:http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-01-06-police-force_N.htm Share this: Share...