The law states that whatever you say can be used against you in court. But what about the searches you make? Several recent cases have revealed how the court views internet searches, including how police obtain them and use them against a defendant. Cases Involving…
Tasers are electrically powered weapons used to shock or stun the target. Though they can be lethal, they’re viewed as a way for the police to control someone that’s less likely to kill than a firearm. Given the community’s outrage at the killing of Walter…
Pennsylvania takes child pornography charges seriously. Both distributors and viewers of sexual material displaying minors face some of the harshest criminal penalties available and the state has little tolerance for sex offenders. The penalties don’t end there. The additional consequences of living with a child…
If you have been paying attention to the numerous public service announcements (PSA) and safety campaigns, it is evident that distracted driving is deadly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the use of a cell phone was involved in nearly 15% of the…
Police departments in Pennsylvania and across the nation are ramping up the use of body cameras. For instance, last year, the Pennsylvania legislature passed a law that allows police body cameras to be turned on inside of private residences–a practice that was previously forbidden under…