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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 […]

Previously, the Pennsylvania legislature took steps to allow local municipalities to use radar to enforce speed. Now, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has started the process to implement electronic speed timing technology around the state. The technology involves automated systems which are mounted to vehicles and use cameras and speed timing. The technology records […]

J.M.Y. aspired to be a law enforcement officer. However, he was barred by Pennsylvania law and federal law from having a gun due to his involuntary commitment. J.M.Y. tried to have this commitment expunged, but a legal battle ensued. In fall of 2012, University of Pittsburgh student, J.M.Y., was on campus after attending a fraternity […]

An Oklahoma man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for cocaine possession was cleared of all charges after a lab analysis determined that the white substance originally thought to be cocaine was actually powdered milk. Cody Gregg was arrested on August 12, 2019, in Oklahoma City. Gregg was riding a bicycle without rear […]

Last week in a landmark ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court found compelled disclosure of a password violative of the defendant’s Fifth Amendment right against self -incrimination. In Commonwealth v. Davis, the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) executed a lawful search warrant on Davis’ apartment. Davis was being investigated on child pornography charges. Upon examination […]