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Understanding Commonwealth v. Brian Sanchez: DUI Conviction and Constitutional Challenges

Read about Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brian Sanchez, a DUI case in Adams County, PA, where the defendant challenged the legality of his traffic stop and the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s DUI statute.

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Common Types of Birth Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Legal Implications

Learn about the most common types of birth injuries, their causes, symptoms, and potential legal options for affected families.

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Commonwealth v. Richard Michael Kolesar: Pennsylvania Superior Court Clarifies Mandatory Consecutive Sentencing for Fifth DUI Conviction

Pennsylvania Superior Court upholds mandatory consecutive sentencing for fifth DUI conviction, clarifying 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(c.2) and its application to all repeat DUI offenses.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Upholds Window Tint Conviction in Commonwealth v. Ryan A. Castaneira, 2024 PA Super 166

Ryan A. Castaneira, 2024 PA Super 166, where the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a $25 fine for illegal window tint. The ruling clarifies vehicle equipment violations, police authority in traffic stops, and the legality of warrantless tint tests.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Upholds Harassment Conviction in Commonwealth v. Tyreece Miyares (2024 PA Super 166)

The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the harassment conviction in Commonwealth v. Tyreece Miyares (2024 PA Super 166), ruling that repeated obscene gestures and homophobic slurs toward neighbors constituted criminal harassment.

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Commonwealth v. Brandon Ortiz: Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Conviction in Drug Trafficking Case

Superior Court upholds a drug conviction after a traffic stop, K9 alert, and vehicle search led to the discovery of cocaine. The ruling reaffirms the legality of vehicle stops based on informant tips and the use of trained police dogs.

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Commonwealth v. Carlos Andres Camacho: Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Suppression Ruling in Warrantless Search Case

Pennsylvania Superior Court reverses the denial of a suppression motion in Commonwealth v. Camacho, ruling that police violated constitutional protections by conducting a warrantless vehicle search without exigent circumstances.

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Commonwealth v. Keith Phillips: Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Murder Conviction Due to Miranda Rights Violation

This case highlights the court’s ruling on custodial interrogations and law enforcement procedures in obtaining confessions. Read the full breakdown of the Superior Court’s decision and its implications for criminal defense.

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Thomas E. Bold, Jr. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing: A Landmark Ruling on Reasonable Grounds in DUI Cases

In Bold v. Commonwealth (2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that evidence of actual vehicle operation is required to justify chemical testing under implied consent laws.

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Commonwealth v. Clifford E. Wilson: Pennsylvania Superior Court Decision on Overdose Immunity (November 20, 2024)

Commonwealth v. Clifford E. Wilson, examining the intersection of DUI charges, overdose immunity, and inventory search laws. Discover how Pennsylvania courts addressed legal immunity and law enforcement protocols in this pivotal 2024 decision.

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