THE TOWN LAW BLOG
" Your Guide to Navigating the Law "
March 20, 2024
Explore the Superior Court of Pennsylvania's ruling in Commonwealth v. Patterson, where the lawfulness of a vehicle seizure under the public servant exception to the warrant requirement is examined.
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March 7, 2024
Explore the legal intricacies of traffic stops in the case of Brian Michael Slattery, as the Superior Court revisits probable cause and signaling requirements under Pennsylvania's Vehicle Code.
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March 3, 2024
Explore the case of Dalishia Danika Salter (February 17, 2023), where the Superior Court affirmed an aggravated sentence for a mother's brutal assault on her infant son and her shocking indifference during the trial.
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March 2, 2024
Explore Rickell v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as it delves into the implications of ARD acceptance on DUI license suspension and the interpretation of 'prior offense' under Section 3806 of the Vehicle Code.
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March 1, 2024
Explore the intricacies of the Commonwealth v. Odane A. Spence case from July 27, 2020, as we delve into the sufficiency of evidence for a DUI conviction, the legitimacy of a traffic stop, and the Superior Court's ruling affirming the judgment of sentence.
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Feb. 27, 2024
This article explores the legal battle in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Michael Thompson (2023), examining the Superior Court's reasoning for upholding an inventory search despite the recent limitations placed on vehicle searches in the state.
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Feb. 25, 2024
Delve into the 2023 case of Commonwealth v. Whitmire, where the entrapment defense in a DUI scenario was put to the test. Discover the intricacies of this legal argument and its impact on the outcome.
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Feb. 24, 2024
Explore the complexities of probable cause in vehicle searches through the case of Commonwealth v. Jonathan Boyd. Learn how factors like window tint, nervous behavior, and an empty holster contributed to the court's decision.
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Feb. 23, 2024
Explore the intricate legal arguments and court's reasoning in Commonwealth v. Jessie James, a case involving drug offenses and claims of ineffectiveness of counsel.
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Feb. 22, 2024
Explore the intersection of legal standards and scientific principles in DUI convictions with our in-depth analysis of the Randy Dale Mabus case. Learn how the court navigated the admissibility of breath test results and the implications for future cases.
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