Fred’s Blog take on the Commonwealth not being able to rely solely on hearsay in order to establish a prima facie case at a preliminary hearing. Continue reading
Category Archives: Criminal Prosecution
Clean Slate Automated Record Sealing
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Fred’s Blog take on the Clean Slate Act, which makes Pennsylvania the first state in the nation to enact automated sealing of criminal records by technology. Continue reading
Stopping to See if a Driver Needs Assistance Does Not Give a Police Officer the Right to Search Your Vehicle
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Fred’s Blog take on stopping to see if a driver needs assistance does not give a police officer the right to search your vehicle. Continue reading
Philadelphia Treatment Courts
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Fred’s Blog take on if an ongoing problem with drugs has led to your arrest and are a Philadelphia resident, you may be eligible for admission into Drug Treatment Court. Continue reading
“Clean Slate” is Set to Help Clear Criminal Offense Record
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Fred’s Blog take on the currently pending criminal offense record clearing bill in both the Pennsylvania Senate and the House known as “Clean Slate”. Continue reading
Disclosure of Criminal History for Minor Misdemeanors Now Limited
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Fred’s Blog take on disclosure of prior criminal history for minor misdemeanors now limited with court order. Continue reading
Expungement of Misdemeanor Convictions
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Fred’s Blog take on expungement of some misdemeanor convictions in PA after the former offender has satisfied a ten year waiting period. Continue reading
Requirements in PA for a Warrantless Search of a Motor Vehicle
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Fred’s Blog take on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressing the requirements in the Commonwealth for a warrantless search of a motor vehicle. Continue reading
Expert Testimony of Eyewitness Identification Allowed
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Fred’s Blog take on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that trial courts may now allow expert testimony on the question of eyewitness identification. Continue reading
Warrant Required Before Searching Digital Information on Cell Phone
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Fred’s Blog take on the Supreme Court’s ruling that police officers must secure a warrant before searching the digital information on a cell phone. Continue reading