by Lea Bickerton | Jun 17, 2010 | Blog, Case Law Summaries, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, PCRA
Commonwealth v. Joseph Abraham 2010 PA Super 104 (6/08/2010) Topic: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel – PCRA – Collateral Consequences Summary: In view of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky, the fact that a consequence of a...
by Lea Bickerton | May 9, 2010 | Blog
Although many assume that arson investigations are based on hard science, the May 7, 2010 episode of 20/20 pointed out numerous flaws with arson science. The investigation revealed that many assumptions made by arson investigators are based on word of mouth rather...
by Lea Bickerton | Apr 6, 2010 | Blog
The Pittsburgh news channel WPXI reports that inmate visits at the Westmoreland County Jail have been suspended until further notice due to a faulty elevator. The elevator in question seriously injured a county jail employee in March. For more information, go to:...
by Lea Bickerton | Feb 4, 2010 | Blog
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the ACLU and the Juvenile Law Center are opposing a Pennsylvania bill that is intended to make sexting a lesser offense for minors. The ACLU argues that by criminalizing sexting, juveniles are left with a permanent mark that...
by Lea Bickerton | Jan 31, 2010 | Blog
Commonwealth v. Lenora Rodriguez 2010 PA Super 14 (1/29/2010) Topic: Retail Theft – Intent Element of the Offense Summary: To convict a defendant of Retail Theft, the Commonwealth must prove that she had intent to permanently deprive the store of the...
