by Lea Bickerton | May 30, 2012 | Blog, Blog Posts, Case Law Summaries, Legal Briefs
Commonwealth v. Michael Willis 9 EAP 2009 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Fair Trial – Brady Violation Summary: The prosecution is required to turn over any evidence that is material under Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963); regardless...
by Lea Bickerton | May 30, 2012 | Case Law Summaries, Constitutional Rights, Legal Briefs
Commonwealth v. David Bradford 2 WAP 2011 (05/30/2012) Topic: Constitutional Rights – Right to a Speedy Trial – Rule 600 Summary: The prosecution is permitted to rely upon the judicial system in its system for case tracking. Therefore, if the judicial system...
by Lea Bickerton | Nov 2, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Fines, Traffic Ticket
The Pennsylvania General Assembly has passed a law prohibiting drivers from sending text messages or otherwise composing written messages (email, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) while driving. The prohibition does not include devices used “exclusively” for the...
by Lea Bickerton | Aug 26, 2011 | Blog, Blog Posts, Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground Doctrine, Gun Laws, Gun Rights, In the News, News Update
The new expansion to the Pennsylvania castle doctrine will take effect on Saturday, August 27th, 2011. (h/t NRA-ILA) For more information, go to: UPDATE: In the News: Pa governor signs bill expanding Castle Doctrine In the News: PA Castle Doctrine Bill passes state...
by Lea Bickerton | Aug 15, 2011 | Alcohol Laws, Blog, Blog Posts, In the News, News Update, Underage Drinking
On July 7th, 2011, Governor Tom Corbett signed a law into effect that would immunize underage drinkers from criminal charges if they are seeking medical attention for another person. The purpose of this law is to encourage underage drinkers to call for help if they...
