Jerry Sandusky waived all charges to the next court level, the Pennsylvania trial court known as the Court of Common Pleas. This means that he gave up his right to contest the charges and the right to cross examine and thus test the accuracy of his accusers. This is frequently thought to be a sign […]
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Criminal Defense Attorney Jailed for Advising His Client to Assert his Fifth Amendment Rights
At a recent arraignment in Michigan a young criminal defense attorney was held in contempt by the Judge for advising his client to assert his Fifth Amendment rights. The Judge questioned the defendant, during the contentious arraignment, as to his drug use, in order to set appropriate bail conditions. However, the defendant’s attorney advised his […]
THINK BEFORE YOU POST- FACEBOOK IS NOT A LOCKBOX OF SECRETS IN PENNSYLVANIA LITIGATION
Facebook helps you connect and share with the people in your life. But what if the people in your life want to use your Facebook posts against you in a civil lawsuit? In Pennsylvania, the answer is becoming clear – post at your own risk, for there is little expectation of privacy on Facebook. A […]
Check out the fresh new content at Fairlie & Lippy’s drug law page
If you have any interest in the defense of Pennsylvania narcotics cases or Pennsylvania drug cases please check out the new content we just posted at our drug charges page. We would welcome feedback, suggested changes or additions, or just letting us know what you think of it.
Penn State Interview on Death Penalty Litigation
Steven Fairlie of Fairlie & Lippy, P.C. in North Wales, Pennsylvania, was recently interviewed for a Penn State study about the death penalty. An excerpt follows: 1.) What is your position concerning the death penalty? Are you for or against it? I am against the death penalty. It is my belief that Pennsylvania spends a […]
