by Lea Bickerton | May 29, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Sentence Modifications, sentencing
Commonwealth v. Matthew Wayne Dietrich J-61-2009 (5/27/2009)Topic: Restitution – Amending a Restitution OrderSummary: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court concluded that a restitution order that sets an amount of restitution and states that the order is subject to...
by Lea Bickerton | May 29, 2009 | Appeal, Case Law Summaries
Commonwealth v. Steven Gravely J-190-2008 (5/27/2009)Topic: Criminal Appeals – Extension of time to file a Statement Pursuant to Pa.R.A.P. 1925(b)Summary: An appellant must request an extension of time to file a Concise Statement of Matters Complained of on...
by Lea Bickerton | May 29, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Constitutional Rights
Commonwealth v. Charles Joseph Lucarelli J-83-2008 (5/27/2009)Topic: Right to Counsel – Waiver or Forfeiture of Right to CounselSummary: Where a defendant forfeits his right to counsel, Pa.R.Crim. P. 121 does not apply and a colloquy is not...
by Lea Bickerton | May 29, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, PCRA
Commonwealth v. Antoine Ligons J-121-2007 (5/27/2009)Majority Opinion by Justice Baer (joined by Justice Todd, joined by Justice Saylor in parts I-IV, VI, and VIII; joined by Chief Justice Castille, Justice Eakin and Justice McCaffery in parts I, the first half of...
by Lea Bickerton | May 28, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics
In the Supreme Court’s decision in Montejo v. Louisiana, there are 3 key lessons for defendants to walk away with:1.) Don’t talk to the police.2.) Ask for a lawyer as soon as possible.3.) Don’t talk to the police. Share this:Click to share on...
