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There are many ways to defend a DUI case. We will examine whether a police officer's opinion, that the driver was 'incapable of safe driving' is a rational, unbiased opinion. This article will discuss the 'subjective' opinion of the police officer When the police...
An appeal to the PA Supreme Court is next for Jerry Sandusky. The PA Superior Court affirmed the trial court and denied the request for a new trial. His attorney has indicated that he will file a Petition for Allowance of Appeal to the PA Supreme Court. The numbers...
So many times I hear clients tell me, 'but the drug wasn't mine!' Unfortunately, the government does not consider ownership when it charges an individual with possession. In a drug trafficking case, the government must prove the individual possessed the...
In my last entry, we looked at the often overlooked aspect of jurisdiction to develop a defense strategy against drug trafficking. This entry will look at the other aspects of developing a defense strategy including cooperation with the government; search and...
In order to develop a defense strategy when charged with drug trafficking, several factors need to be assessed. The first step to determine your strategy deals with jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is crucial and is often overlooked by defense attorneys....