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The prosecutors argued that the lower court erred when that judge stated that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence at the preliminary hearing.  The judge agreed with the prosecutors and reinstated the charges.  The Court specifically stated that the defense had raised trial issues at a preliminary hearing. This case presents an opportunity to explain preliminary hearings in Pennsylvania.

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Over 43,000 are expected to attend the Phillies’ NLCS Game 7 this evening  in addition to those who may not attend the game but watch it at Xfinity Live and the Casino in this stadium district!   The game doesn’t start until 8:07 PM and many will have plenty of time to tailgate in parking lots before the game and many continue to consume alcohol during the event.  While these events are often memorable, they frequently lead to the drinking and driving.

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Tonight, the perfect traffic storm will come together in South Philadelphia when the City hosts three major sporting events in one area at the same time. Over 55,000 are expected to watch Mexico-Germany soccer match in Lincoln Financial Field while over 45,000 are expected at the Phillies playoff game.  Additionally, 19,000 are expected at the Philadelphia Flyers home opener.  This combined sports crowd is expected to exceed 120,000 spectators in addition to those who may not attend the game but watch it at Xfinity Live and the Casino in this stadium district! 

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Bail is a right usually guaranteed by the 8th Amendment to the United States Constitution as well as Article I, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution.

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While homes, storage facilities and vehicles are usually secured with locks or some other physical device, electronic devices are secured with passwords or passcodes.

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New Orleans Saint Alvin Kamara pleads no contest, settles a civil suit, and will meet with NFL commissioner

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His criminal defense lawyers advised him not to enter in guilty plea to two misdemeanor tax counts of willful failure to pay federal income tax.  This was part of the plea to avoid prison on a felony gun charge. 

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In addition to these obvious risks, drunk driving often carries with it a mandatory minimum jail sentence and the loss of your drivers’ license. Here are 5 points that you should keep in mind if your weekend plans include alcohol  

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One of the most common questions that we receive is from Pennsylvania residents who own a gun in Pennsylvania  but also own a Summer residence at the New Jersey Shore.  This law here recently changed. Taking your out of state gun to your New Jersey Shore house is now more complicated.  

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he Pennsylvania and New Jersey Rules of Criminal Procedure, however, do allow private citizens to make a criminal complaint against another person.  If a complaint is made, the District Attorney (Pennsylvania) or the Prosecutor (New Jersey) must determine if the alleged perpetrator should face criminal prosecution and a possible conviction

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