Warrantless Searches of Cell Phones in PA
Dec 11, 2011
Prosecutors don't expect Pennsylvania to move toward warrantless cellphone searches anytime soon
Published: Sunday, August 07, 2011, 7:53 PM Updated: Sunday, August 07, 2011, 8:02 PM
By MATTHEW KEMEN...
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DUI Checkpoints in PA, Legal but Avoidable
Dec 11, 2011
Summer time is a prime time for DUI roadblocks and random stops or checkpoints for intoxicated drivers. Often times we see these on highly-traveled areas to and from beaches, bars, restaurants, concert...
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DUI Checkpoints are Legal, But so are the Methods to Avoid Them
Dec 11, 2011
Checkpoints for driving under the influence are legal in PA, so long as conducted pursuant to guidelines. Those guidelines are the reason why Google, Android, and Apple Apps are able to exist. Here's w...
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Testing of Sexual Assault Defendants
Dec 11, 2011
Pennsylvania House OKs HIV tests for sex-assault defendants
Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 4:39 PM Updated: Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 4:52 PM
By The Associated PressThe Associated Press
The P...
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Gun Crimes- Part II, Sentencing Issues
Dec 11, 2011
There are several factors to consider that will impact culpability and sentencing for gun crimes. This article discusses sentencing issues.
By Attorney Elisabeth K.H. Pasqualini, Gun Crime Attorney, H...
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Gun Crimes- Part I
Dec 11, 2011
There are several factors to consider that will impact culpability and sentencing for gun crimes. This article discusses culpability (guilt) for possession.
There are several factors that we've discu...
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What to Do When You've Been Cited with a Traffic Offense in PA
Dec 11, 2011
I just got pulled over and cited for speeding in PA, now what do I do?...I'm from another state.
I often field calls from clients that are seeking advice on what to do when they've received a citation ...
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"Window Tinting" as Unconstitutional Basis for Traffic Stops
Dec 11, 2011
Vehicle stops for illegal window tint often leads to illegal searches and seizures of cash
Many officers stop vehicles that are "passing through" PA on interstates and the turnpike because of the sus...
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New Sentences for Crack Cocaine Offenders- Fair Sentencing Act
Dec 11, 2011
Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 made Retroactive Affects 1000's
S. 1789, known as the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010, passed in Congress on July 28, 2010, and President Obama signed the bill into law on Aug...
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Third Party Rights to Custody in PA
Dec 11, 2011
The Best Interests of the Child can trump the Court's consideration of a parent's natural right to custody
Natural parents in custody disputes are favored over third parties, and anyone not a natural p...
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