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Criminal law news, case law summaries, and perspectives on the law from the lawyers of Bickerton and Bickerton, Attorneys at Law
Recent Posts
In the News: PGH company offers to be designated driver
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that a new business venture by Tony Ciotti, Mike Conley, and Danielle Danzuso helps people avoid driving under the influence by offering a paid designated driver service. The business, Pear Transportation Compa...
In the News: Drug warrants issued in Penn Hills
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that eight Allegheny County law enforcement agencies coordinated to execute 20 arrest and 18 search warrants for various drug charges in the Penn Hills area. While some warrants remained to be issued, at least 9 in...
In the News: Alleged Pittsburgh drug ring “busted”
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has arrested individuals alleged to be part of a cocaine-selling drug ring based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Fourteen people face charges related to the dru...
BriefLaw: Commonwealth v. Rowe
Commonwealth v. Collin Rowe 2009 PA Super 215 (11/12/2009) Topic: Warrantless Entry – Motion to Suppress Summary: A police officer must be able to identify exigent circumstances to justify a warrantless entry into a home. An open door during...
In the News: First Veterans placed in PGH Vet Court
The Pittsburgh Tribune Review reports that the new Allegheny County Veteran’s Court program has started. The program, which is targeted to non-violent offenders, is designed to keep veterans out of jail. Program participants are required to...
In the News: Viruses may lead to child porn convictions
The Associated Press reports that it is possible for defendants to be wrongfully convicted of child pornography charges due to computer viruses. The story notes that pedophiles and other malicious actors can use computer viruses to remotely store c...

