The first state prison inmate in Pennsylvania has tested positive for Covid 19. He’s located at SCI Phoenix in Montgomery County, the same prison where Bill Cosby is being held. Reports are that he has been quarantined along with all inmates who came into contact with him, but it seems like it won’t be long […]
Articles
Article Categories
Emergency release of incarcerated defendants with medical issues
If you have a loved one who is incarcerated in Montgomery County or Bucks County Pennsylvania, and that person has a serious medical condition or illness, you should consult with a local attorney to see if the inmate will qualify for early release in light of the coronavirus pandemic. There is some concern that we […]
Coronavirus lawsuits
It is an unfortunate fact that large numbers of Pennsylvanians will soon be very sick, or even dead, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In these situations it will be crucial to preserve witnesses and evidence as soon as possible. The cases will be among the very most difficult to prove. At a minimum […]
Coronavirus and the practice of law
https://www.law.com/thelegalintelligencer/2020/03/18/no-playbook-pennsylvania-lawyers-grapple-with-uncertainty-in-face-of-coronavirus/?fbclid=IwAR0PAzNqmWcXQuMkMehoDp37Yhf5RVfl06HG4uUwYwvxrHiIv3qMPeR0kBI
PA Board of Pardons: Expedited Review for Marijuana Convictions
The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons (BOP) has now implemented an expedited review program for non-violent marijuana-specific convictions to speed up the process. A pardon relieves the convicted party of any “legal disability” resulting from their conviction. These disabilities may include the right to: vote, be a juror, be in public office, bear arms, serve in […]
