by Lea Bickerton | Mar 4, 2009 | In the News, Jail Conditions
In a move that will save Butler County, Pennsylvania over $20,000 per year, inmates in the Butler County Jail will receive access to LexisNexis. The computerized legal research system will allow the county meet its legal obligation to provide access to legal research...
by Lea Bickerton | Mar 4, 2009 | Death Penalty, In the News
**UPDATED 3/09/2009**For years, opponents of the death penalty have challenged the practice by arguing that it is immoral, racist, and barbaric. In the current economic climate, an economic argument may be the winning one.Currently, Kansas, New Mexico, and Colorado...
by Lea Bickerton | Mar 2, 2009 | Criminal Law Basics, PCRA
After a defendant has been convicted, he has a few options to challenge the conviction. Along with a post-sentencing motion and a direct appeal, one of the methods a defendant may use to challenge his conviction is a petition under the Post-Conviction Relief Act...
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...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 28, 2009 | Case Law Summaries, Escape Charges, Parole
Commonwealth v. Desmond Scott 2009 PA Super 34 (2/25/2009)Topic: Escape Charges – Parole v. Pre-release StatusSummary: Where a defendant is under pre-release status, he is not on parole and can thus be charged with escape if he leaves detention without...
