What is inevitable discovery and why is it important if police don’t have probable cause for a search?
Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the illegal search and seizure rule in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Inevitable Discovery is an exception to the illegal search and seizure rule in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
This was not Reid’s first offense, and he has a previous conviction in Pennsylvania for drunk driving in 2007, along with a prior simple assault and unlawful possession of firearm’s charge.
The holiday season unofficially kicks off with Halloween tonight! Kids across the country will be out and bringing home candy and other treats. There is never a reason to drink and drive but this evening, with the large number of children on the street and the World Series, police departments are taking extra precautions on many majors roads and highways with drunk driving checkpoints. Please be responsible!
Following their 29-7 loss, cameras captured Michigan State football players attacking a Michigan player along with another player.
Currently, if you’re convicted of felony murder in the Commonwealth, you face a mandatory minimum life sentence.
Deaths involving opioids are actually decreasing, while deaths involving stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine are increasing.
Every World Series game, regardless of the outcome, will generate excitement, massive crowds and likely overconsumption of food and alcohol. This combination sometimes leads to criminal problems for fans and their families.
For many in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, playoff baseball means extra time to spend with family and friends. Many use the time to tailgate in parking lots or to host parties. While these events are often memorable, the frequently lead to the drinking and driving.
We always advise clients to never or give up waive constitutional rights against illegal search and seizure or self-incrimination.
Electronic devices, unlike a home or storage locker, have non-physical barriers which require a specific code that is usually only within the knowledge of the accused person.