by Lea Bickerton | Nov 16, 2009 | Blog
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has arrested individuals alleged to be part of a cocaine-selling drug ring based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Fourteen people face charges related to the drug ring. For more...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 16, 2009 | Blog
Commonwealth v. Collin Rowe 2009 PA Super 215 (11/12/2009) Topic: Warrantless Entry – Motion to Suppress Summary: A police officer must be able to identify exigent circumstances to justify a warrantless entry into a home. An open door during the “typical...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 11, 2009 | Blog
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the new Allegheny County Veteran’s Court program has started. The program, which is targeted to non-violent offenders, is designed to keep veterans out of jail. Program participants are required to complete a...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 8, 2009 | Blog
The Associated Press reports that it is possible for defendants to be wrongfully convicted of child pornography charges due to computer viruses. The story notes that pedophiles and other malicious actors can use computer viruses to remotely store child pornography on...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 5, 2009 | Blog
Commonwealth v. Sun Cha Chon 2009 PA Super 212 (11/05/2009) Topic: Prostitution – Dismissal Due to Outrageous Government Conduct – Sex as an Investigative Weapon Summary: When the government intentionally uses sex as an investigative weapon or...
