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Commonwealth v. Brandon Ortiz: Pennsylvania Superior Court Affirms Conviction in Drug Trafficking Case

Superior Court upholds a drug conviction after a traffic stop, K9 alert, and vehicle search led to the discovery of cocaine. The ruling reaffirms the legality of vehicle stops based on informant tips and the use of trained police dogs.

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Commonwealth v. Carlos Andres Camacho: Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Suppression Ruling in Warrantless Search Case

Pennsylvania Superior Court reverses the denial of a suppression motion in Commonwealth v. Camacho, ruling that police violated constitutional protections by conducting a warrantless vehicle search without exigent circumstances.

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Commonwealth v. Keith Phillips: Pennsylvania Superior Court Overturns Murder Conviction Due to Miranda Rights Violation

This case highlights the court’s ruling on custodial interrogations and law enforcement procedures in obtaining confessions. Read the full breakdown of the Superior Court’s decision and its implications for criminal defense.

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Thomas E. Bold, Jr. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Driver Licensing: A Landmark Ruling on Reasonable Grounds in DUI Cases

In Bold v. Commonwealth (2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that evidence of actual vehicle operation is required to justify chemical testing under implied consent laws.

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Commonwealth v. Clifford E. Wilson: Pennsylvania Superior Court Decision on Overdose Immunity (November 20, 2024)

Commonwealth v. Clifford E. Wilson, examining the intersection of DUI charges, overdose immunity, and inventory search laws. Discover how Pennsylvania courts addressed legal immunity and law enforcement protocols in this pivotal 2024 decision.

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Why TikTok Was Banned: The Clash Between National Security and Free Speech

On January 18, 2025, TikTok ceased operations in the United States following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a federal law that required its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest its ownership by January 19.

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Commonwealth v. Saunders: A Legal Examination of Plain View Doctrine and Automobile Searches

Commonwealth v. Saunders, a pivotal Pennsylvania case examining the application of the plain view doctrine and the automobile exception under state constitutional law. Dive into the facts, lower court rulings, and the Superior Court’s detailed analysis.

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Commonwealth v. Marcus Womack: Supreme Court Delivers Landmark Ruling on Speedy Trial Rights and Rule 600

Commonwealth v. Marcus Womack, No. 110 MAP 2022, addresses the complexities of Rule 600, speedy trial rights, and the prosecution's obligations in cases with multiple complaints.

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Pennsylvania Superior Court Reverses DUI Sentencing: Commonwealth v. Brian Kenneth Dourlain

Commonwealth v. Brian Kenneth Dourlain (2024 PA Super 112), where the Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled Ohio's PCVUI statute isn't substantially similar to Pennsylvania's DUI laws, impacting DUI sentencing across state lines.

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Scooter Food Delivery Accidents

Explore the rise of scooter food delivery accidents and the complexities of determining liability. Learn about common causes like distracted driving and poor road conditions, and understand who pays for damages in these tricky cases.

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