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Emergency release of incarcerated defendants with medical issues

Filed under: Criminal Law, News by Steven F. Fairlie @ March 28, 2020

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 […]

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PA Board of Pardons: Expedited Review for Marijuana Convictions

Filed under: Criminal Law by Contributor @ March 18, 2020

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 […]

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Automated Speed Enforcement Begins in Local Work Zones

Filed under: Criminal Law, News by Contributor @ March 17, 2020

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 […]

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Expungement Due Process Claims Must Be Timely Raised

Filed under: Criminal Law by Contributor @ January 12, 2020

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 […]

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Oklahoma Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Cocaine Possession; Turns Out it Was Just Powdered Milk

Filed under: Drug Crimes, Strange But True by Contributor @ December 7, 2019

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 […]

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