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Recorded Phone Conversation Ruled Inadmissible in Pennsylvania Sex Abuse Case
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania recently upheld a Trial Court’s decision that a taped phone conversation between a child and her alleged abuser was inadmissible at trial. David Deck, a resident of…
August 18, 2008 -
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Requires More than Police Experience to Constitute Probable Cause to Search Following a Perceived Drug Deal
A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania man, who was arrested outside of a bar when patrolling police officers witnessed what they perceived to be a drug deal, has had his conviction overturned by the Pennsylvania…
August 15, 2008 -
Charges Filed in International Credit Card Fraud Ring
The United States Department of Justice has charged eleven people in connection with an international credit card fraud ring; three U.S. citizens, including an informant for the United States Secret Service, and…
August 13, 2008 -
Scientist Believed to be Responsible for Anthrax Terror was Tracked via DNA
Bruce Ivins, the biological weapons scientist who committed suicide last week amidst investigation relating to the 2001 anthrax terrorism, was apparently tracked by the FBI through DNA evidence. According to the Associated…
August 11, 2008 -
New Jersey Lawmaker Resigns amid Child Pornography Investigation
New Jersey Assemblyman Neil Cohen resigned from his position on Monday, following allegations of suspected child pornography found on his computer. Colleagues of Cohen’s, who use the same legislative district office, alerted…
August 1, 2008 -
Professional Baseball Player Charged with Felony Assault for Involvement in On-Field Brawl
A brawl which occurred during a minor league baseball game in Ohio last week resulted in criminal charges filed against Peoria Chiefs pitcher, Julio Castillo. In the midst of the 10-minute long,…
July 31, 2008 -
United States Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling that Child Online Protection Act is Unconstitutional
On July 22, 2008, the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling in ACLU v. MuKasey, striking-down the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) which was passed in 1998;…
July 30, 2008 -
Pennsylvania’s DUI Laws Apply to More Than Just Motor Vehicles
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania resident convicted of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol a few years ago, traded in his motor vehicle for a bicycle; to prevent himself from receiving any future…
July 23, 2008 -
Philadelphia Youth Suspected of DUI and Vehicular Homicide Hurts His Defense with MYSPACE Page
Joseph Genovese, Jr., an 18-year old teen from Philadelphia, is suspected of vehicular homicide, resulting in the death of a tourist from St. Louis and severe injuries suffered by her friend last…
July 21, 2008 -
Philadelphia and New York City Defrauded of Thousands of Dollars
Richard Gottfried, an ex-convict, concealed his criminal past in order to obtain employment as a court-appointed sentencing consultant in both Philadelphia and New York City. He advertised himself as a mitigation specialist,…
July 17, 2008