Over 100 “5 Star Reviews”3 Reasons Why CNN is Dead Wrong
CNN broke a story a few days ago in the Cosby case. CNN said the whole Pa. criminal case against actor comedian Bill Cosby may be thrown out. They cited an email from the former prosecutor saying that he would not use what Cosby said in his civil deposition against him in the criminal case. The deposition […]
Your Response to the Case I Blew
As you know, earlier this week I published a blog talking about blowing a case while I was an assistant district attorney 30 years ago. I got a heck of a lot of responses to the blog. Most of the responses were very positive ones. A few were not. But let me ask you a […]
Should Attorney General Kane be Removed?
That is the hottest legal topic in Pennsylvania right now. The legal issue is whether Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane can continue to function in her position when her law license is under suspension. This case is a combination of politics, political intrigue and legal precedent that is coming together for a historic showdown. The […]
A CASE I BLEW
You are going to love this blog. Last week I told you about an injury case in which we rejected the insurance company’s top offer and went to trial. That jury gave us 4 times what the top offer was from the insurance company. Today I want to tell you about a case I not […]
Frat Escapes Criminal Charges
An 18 year old student at Penn State University(Altoona branch) committed suicide in 2014 as a result of an alleged hazing incident. What caused his death? Hazing or something else? The statewide grand jury decided not to file criminal charges in this tragedy. That is not the end of this matter however. Why? Because the family of the […]
Jury Nullification AND “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”
Has anyone ever heard of the term jury nullification? It’s a legal concept in which a jury disregards completely the evidence in the trial and reaches a verdict based upon their own consciences. Sounds a little vague? Let me explain by an example. Probably everyone in America has seen the Jimmy Stewart Christmas movie […]
A Huge Breathalyzer/Refusal Decision
Many Pennsylvania Supreme Court decisions do not seem to have an immediate impact on people. This one does. Especially if you drink alcohol and then get into your car and drive. For DUI cases and Breathalyzer refusal matters, this is a landmark decision. Why? Because in Pennsylvania, this case now takes away a drivers right […]
The 6 Biggest Legal Stories of 2015
What were the biggest legal stories in Pennsylvania last year? Certainly at the top of the list was Pennsylvania Atty. Gen. Kathleen Kane being charged with an assortment of crimes including perjury and criminal contempt. Normally when a politician is indicted, the politician takes a leave of absence until her case is over. Instead, Atty. […]
COSBY You Got Some ‘Splaining To Do
You have probably heard that famous comedian and TV star Bill Cosby was charged with aggravated indecent assault in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. A lot of times criminal cases like this become a he said/ she said battle in which a jury has to decide who to believe. NORMALLY, I would say a defendant under these circumstances […]
The Price of Freedom in America
Happy New Year to each and everyone of you! I hope you have an absolutely fantastic 2016! Americans are truly blessed to live in this land of freedom and opportunity. Over 1 million people in Times Square last night and our Government kept them ALL safe. The price for this freedom? 3 things. 1st you’re […]