June 9, 2025

Superior Court decision in Commonwealth v. Ward confirms that when troopers perform bona fide welfare checks—like responding to visible signs of illness—the public‑servant exception permits a brief, warrantless seizure, even leading to DUI arrests.

June 9, 2025

Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that police had reasonable suspicion to stop a juvenile based on evasive behavior, attire, and proximity to a recent crime, reversing the trial court’s suppression order.

June 8, 2025

June 8, 2025

Commonwealth v. Neely reaffirms a defendant’s right to a jury instruction that good character evidence alone can raise reasonable doubt and lead to acquittal.

June 7, 2025

Learn how the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision in Commonwealth v. Harth strengthens Rule 600 protections by requiring prosecutors to prove due diligence before invoking judicial delay.

May 31, 2025

The PA Supreme Court rules in Commonwealth v. Shifflett that ARD cannot be used to enhance DUI sentences, declaring part of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3806 unconstitutional. A major shift for DUI law in Pennsylvania.

May 11, 2025

Explore the Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Metz, a pivotal case analyzing warrantless vehicle searches, voluntary consent, and the application of the independent source doctrine in a high-stakes narcotics investigation.

April 6, 2025

Learn how to effectively use the Pennsylvania UJS Portal’s Case Search tool to look up court records, track case updates, and understand charges. A must-read for anyone navigating the PA legal system.

March 15, 2025

Read about Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Brian Sanchez, a DUI case in Adams County, PA, where the defendant challenged the legality of his traffic stop and the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s DUI statute.

March 8, 2025

Learn about the most common types of birth injuries, their causes, symptoms, and potential legal options for affected families.