THE TOWN LAW BLOG" Your Guide to Navigating the Law "
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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March 8, 2025
Learn about the most common types of birth injuries, their causes, symptoms, and potential legal options for affected families.
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Feb. 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Superior Court upholds mandatory consecutive sentencing for fifth DUI conviction, clarifying 75 Pa.C.S. § 3804(c.2) and its application to all repeat DUI offenses.
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Feb. 18, 2025
Ryan A. Castaneira, 2024 PA Super 166, where the Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld a $25 fine for illegal window tint. The ruling clarifies vehicle equipment violations, police authority in traffic stops, and the legality of warrantless tint tests.
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Feb. 16, 2025
The Pennsylvania Superior Court upheld the harassment conviction in Commonwealth v. Tyreece Miyares (2024 PA Super 166), ruling that repeated obscene gestures and homophobic slurs toward neighbors constituted criminal harassment.
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