Field Sobriety Tests Easy to Fail Even for Sober People
Law enforcement in many states, including Pennsylvania, utilize the field sobriety test as a way to determine if someone may be intoxicated without using a breath or chemical test. This can be a quick way to get a drunk driver off the road during a routine traffic stop. However, passing a field sobriety test isn’t […]
Read MoreSubpoenas Are Mandatory Orders to Deliver Testimony
Subpoenas are often mentioned in the Pennsylvania news, but the technical meaning of this legal term, which functions as a court order, may not be understood by everyone. According to Cornell University’s Legal Information Institute, a subpoena is a document that compels a person to provide testimony in some sort of formal legal setting. These […]
Read MoreMarine Dies in Fiery Pennsylvania Car Crash
A 27-year-old Marine from Springville died in a multi-vehicle crash in Susquehanna County on Jan. 2. Police say that the resulting collision caused two vehicles to be engulfed in flames. Sources indicate that the Marine was stopped at a stop sign in his 2013 Dodge Durango when an International truck heading downhill failed to brake […]
Read More2 Killed In Pennsylvania When Pickups Crash Head-On
Two people died after being involved in a head-on collision in Perry County on Dec. 5. According to Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred shortly before 11 a.m. in Southwest Madison Township on the 4900 block of Shermans Valley Road. Authorities said an 86-year-old Mayfield man was behind the wheel of a pickup truck on […]
Read MoreHow Reliable Is Eyewitness Testimony?
In building cases against alleged sex offenders, prosecutors often rely on eyewitness testimony. While on the surface, this type of evidence may seem strong, it has been shown that people often misremember details and improperly identify defendants. Understanding how to dig into potentially unreliable eyewitness testimony can be a big component of a strong criminal […]
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