by Lea Bickerton | Mar 9, 2009 | Probation, sentencing
A recent study shows that Pennsylvania is above the national average for the number of its citizens in jail, on probation, or on parole.In “One in 31: the Long Reach of American Corrections,” by the Pew Center, Pennsylvania is shown to have one out of...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 28, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Probation
Commonwealth v. Eric Richard Johnson 2009 PA Super 36 (2/26/2009)Topic: Probation – Credit for Time ServedSummary: Where a defendant was sentenced for a probation violation, the Superior Court concluded that he was entitled to credit for time-served prior to his...
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 | Dec 27, 2008 | Drug Crimes, Probation
In January 2009, Armstrong County will have a new probation officer who will specialize in offenders with serious drug and alcohol problems. This new program is separate from Armstrong County’s drug court. Additionally, violent offenders will not qualify for the...
