Hearsay Evidence Alone No Longer Enough in Preliminary Hearings
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruling further protects an individual’s rights to due process – For the past 30 years, preliminary hearings have become a shell of what was intended by the justice system.
Unmasking the Post-COVID Criminal Court Room
The Challenges and Changes Needed to Balance a Defendant’s Rights and Overall Safety – Jury trials are more than a standard in the American criminal justice system; they are a right.
“Zero-Tolerance” for Cannabis in Pennsylvania DUI Offenses May Soon End
State Senator Proposes Bill To Remove DUI Penalties for Registered MMJ Patients Without Proof of Impairment – Despite the legalization of medical marijuana (MMJ), the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania still has a “zero-tolerance” statute.
Update: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says “Yes” to Probationers with Valid Medical Marijuana
The Commonwealth’s Highest Court Reaffirms Immunity to Individuals Under State and County Supervision – Earlier this year, we discussed the status of cannabis law and the inconsistencies in matters of individuals who violate state and county supervision (probation or parole).
I’m on Probation with a Valid Medical Marijuana Card – What Are My Rights?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Takes Up This Question – Governor Tom Wolf legalized medical marijuana in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2016. THC-laden products became available two years later.
COVID-19 and the Financial Implications for the Cannabis Industry
Congress Takes Steps In Supporting State-Legal Cannabis Companies In The Newest HEROES Act Package – To say COVID-19 has changed the world is an understatement. It has impacted everyone, everywhere.
Recording Videoconferences — Ask Permission
Best Practices in Gaining Consent Before Hitting the Record Button – Videoconferencing is not new. We’ve been “face-timing” with family, friends and colleagues for years.
White Collar Cases Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Delay Delay Delay
New and Existing Federal Investigations Stall Including Fraud and Other Criminal Complaints Before the DOJ – We’ve all seen the “Expect Delays” signs when driving through a snow storm or road construction.
Cannabis and Sports: Recent Updates to Drug Testing Policies in NFL and MLB
The Legalization of Marijuana Brings Dramatic Changes to Professional Sports – We’ve all heard it before … Philly is a sports town. Despite a lack of play on the field and the dire daily updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, news from the National Football League (NFL), Major League Baseball (MLB) and other professional sports organizations continue to make headlines.