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In December of 2023, the Board of Pardons expanded their Expedited Pardon Review Program.  A constant complaint about applying for a pardon is the length of the process.  The Board itself says a typical application takes 3 to 4 years to hear.  Every year the Board says this process will be sped up; however, with […]

Last week, more than 80 local police departments collectively announced that they are joining the Pennsylvania State Police in a “new” effort to crack down on “aggressive or unsafe driving behaviors.” The announcement defined “aggressive driving” as things like running stop signs or red lights, following other cars too closely, dangerous lane-changing, and driving too […]

The Expanded Use of Expert Witness Testimony in Pennsylvania Courts Prior to 2012, almost every witness testifying in a criminal matter actually had some involvement in the case.  The witness could’ve been the complainant, police, the accused, a nurse or doctor, or a witness.  Then came section 5920 of Title 42, on June 29, 2012.  […]

On May 23, 2023, the constitutionality of SORNA was argued, once again, before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in Commonwealth v. Torsilieri. But we still don’t have a decision from the Court.  What is taking so long?  It’s simple.  The issue is complex and the ramifications affect thousands of Pennsylvanians.  Let’s start by talking about […]

You’ve heard of “pleading the fifth,” but what about “pleading the second?” After a series of federal court decisions over the past few years interpreting the second amendment, more and more people are challenging existing gun possession laws on the basis that they go too far. Purchase Forms ATF-4473 (federal) and SP4-113 (State) If you’ve […]