by Lea Bickerton | Jan 20, 2009 | Case Law Summaries
Commonwealth v. Hanna 2009 PA Super 3Topic: ExpungementsSummary: When a defendant files a motion to expunge, the Commonwealth bears the burden of proving that Commonwealth v. Lutz is applicable. If Lutz is not applicable, then the court will determine whether the...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 19, 2009 | Rape, Statutes of Limitations
Arkansas Representative Dawn Creekmore is proposing legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for rape and first-degree sexual assault. Under existing law, the state must bring charges for rape and first-degree sexual assault within six years. The...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 19, 2009 | Megan's Law, Residency Restrictions
The Contra Costa Times reports that the state of California is spending millions of dollars housing convicted registered sex offenders who are unable to locate housing that is compliant with Jessica’s Law. Under Jessica’s Law residency restrictions,...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 15, 2009 | Criminal Law and Immigration Issues, DUI
Arizona Representative Jeff Flake is proposing legislation that would make a third DUI a deportable offense for legal and illegal immigrants. Under the current law, an alien may only be deported for an aggravated felony or for a crime involving moral turpitude....
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 15, 2009 | DUI, Intoxilyzer
Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals and Circuit Court has affirmed Manatee County Judge Doug Henderson’s ruling that rejected the admission of some 100 Intoxilyzer 5000 results at trial.Two years ago, defense attorneys challenged the admissibility...
