THE TOWN LAW BLOG
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Nov. 24, 2024
Commonwealth v. Marcus Womack, No. 110 MAP 2022, addresses the complexities of Rule 600, speedy trial rights, and the prosecution's obligations in cases with multiple complaints.
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Nov. 23, 2024
Commonwealth v. Brian Kenneth Dourlain (2024 PA Super 112), where the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled Ohio's PCVUI statute isn't substantially similar to Pennsylvania's DUI laws, impacting DUI sentencing across state lines.
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Nov. 18, 2024
Explore the rise of scooter food delivery accidents and the complexities of determining liability. Learn about common causes like distracted driving and poor road conditions, and understand who pays for damages in these tricky cases.
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Nov. 17, 2024
Explore the Pennsylvania Superior Court's decision in Commonwealth v. Joshua W. Ward, where the public servant exception under the community caretaking doctrine justified a DUI-related vehicle stop.
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Nov. 11, 2024
Explore the Pennsylvania Superior Court's decision in Commonwealth v. Richard Lyn, where key legal principles of privacy expectations and vehicle abandonment influenced the reversal of a suppression motion.
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Nov. 11, 2024
Pennsylvania Superior Court ruling on Commonwealth v. Jerry W. Carver, dissecting the legal analysis and implications surrounding a high-stakes vehicle search, Fourth Amendment rights, and the boundaries of reasonable suspicion in traffic stops."
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Nov. 11, 2024
This decision emphasizes due process and raises the evidentiary standards for prosecutors to ensure reliable, non-hearsay evidence connects the accused to the alleged crime.
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Oct. 26, 2024
Reviewing the case of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Elise Coles, where the Superior Court reverses a suppression order on a contested firearm search, addressing key Fourth Amendment issues around privacy, abandonment, and lawful search procedures.
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Oct. 14, 2024
In Commonwealth v. Alicia Smith, the Pennsylvania Superior Court partially reversed a trial court's dismissal of drug charges, reinstating PWID (cocaine) and possession charges.
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Oct. 12, 2024
Learn how Commonwealth v. David Stauffenberg challenged Pennsylvania’s DUI laws and self-incrimination protections, impacting DUI evidence rules and PennDOT forms.
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