by Lea Bickerton | Feb 4, 2009 | Traffic Ticket
Several states, including Pennsylvania, are considering strengthening their seat-belt laws to qualify for federal highway funds. Under existing law, a seat-belt violation is considered to be a secondary violation. Therefore, police officers are not permitted to pull a...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 4, 2009 | Animal Cruelty, Case Law Summaries
Commonwealth v. Kneller 2009 PA Super 18Topic: Animal Cruelty – Owner Using a Firearm to Terminate Animal’s LifeSummary: An animal’s owner may humanely terminate the life of his or her animal by the use of barbiturates or by the use of a firearm...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 3, 2009 | In the News, Summary Offenses
The Pittsburgh Police released a report showing the number of citations and arrests resulting from the post-Super Bowl festivities in the City of Pittsburgh. The report shows that 50 citations were issued in Oakland while 8 were issued on the South Side; and 6 people...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 31, 2009 | DUI, Summary Offenses
Pittsburgh Police have announced that, because of the Pittsburgh Steelers playing in the Super Bowl, 500 police officers will be on duty in the City of Pittsburgh to help maintain order and protect public safety. In the aftermath of major sporting events, many who are...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 31, 2009 | In the News
The Pittsburgh Police plan to have 500 officers on duty on Sunday night. A police spokesperson stated that the show of force is in the interest of public safety. For more information, go to:http://www.wpxi.com/sports/18606760/detail.html Share this:Click to share on...
