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Man Jumps on Car at Busy Intersection and Gets NakedPosted in General on January 12, 2015
A Delaware man was recently arrested after he jumped on top of a vehicle that had been stopped at the red light of a busy intersection, and the man then decided to take of his clothes. When the police arrived to get the man off of the car’s roof, the partially naked man taunted and… view more
Suppression of Evidence Sought in Pennsylvania Drug Court Judge’s Cocaine Theft CasePosted in General on January 12, 2015
A Washington County judge that once presided over the county’s Drug Court program was charged with theft and possession of cocaine. It is alleged that the judge had requested that the police leave drug evidence in his chambers, and the police believe that the judge was stealing the cocaine and, at times, replacing it with… view more
Philly Homeowners Sue District Attorney to Stop ForfeituresPosted in Felony Drug Delivery / Possession with Intent to Deliver, General on January 12, 2015
Many people are not aware that the government can seek forfeiture of people’s property if the property is somehow believed to be involved in criminal activity. I believe that most people would not have a problem with the government seizing the proceeds of illegal activity or property and things that were purchased with such proceeds…. view more
Leveon Bell Approved to Participate in ARD for Drug-DUI ChargesPosted in DUI, General on January 12, 2015
In the fall of 2014, star Pittsburgh Steeler running back Leveon Bell was charged with a misdemeanor marijuana possession and various drug-DUI charges. Bell was charged after marijuana was found in a vehicle that had been driven by Bell. Bell admitted to having contributed money to purchase the marijuana and to having smoked some of… view more
Underage Drinker Released After Winning Rock, Paper, ScissorsPosted in General on January 12, 2015
According to a Huffington Post article, a woman at a Texas music festival was not issued an Underage Drinking citation after she beat the officers at a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. The event was apparently recorded and went viral. The officers are now in trouble and have been banned from working the same concert… view more
Philadelphia Community Opposes Swingers Club Coming To TownPosted in Corruption of Minors, General on January 12, 2015
Citizens of Upper Holmesburg in the Philadelphia area received flyers advising that a property that had been used as a reception hall for weddings, parties, and bar mitzvahs was soon going to reopen as Saints & Sinners, a swingers sex club. The business is already present in two other locations and has a motto of… view more
Could the rush to judgment in Sandusky trial lead to a reversal of Centre County conviction?Posted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ I understand that many Penn State alums and Centre County residents would like to close the book on Sandusky and put the issue in the rearview mirror, but I wonder if the State College criminal defense lawyer representing Sandusky may have some legitimate issues to pursue on appeal. As Sandusky… view more
Pennsylvania Right to a Speedy Trial Not As Clear As WrittenPosted in General, Penn State Marijuana Possession on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ Most people are familiar with some basic constitutional rights, including the right to a trial by jury, right to confront witnesses against you, right against self-incrimination, and the right to a speedy and prompt trial. Over the years that I have been a State College criminal defense lawyer, I have… view more
Drunk Man on Horseback Tries to Flee From PolicePosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ A Florida police officer responded to a dispatch report of that a drunk man was riding horseback through town. After the officer activated his overhead lights, the drunk man reared up the horse and took flight. The man road the horse for approximately 30 minutes, the man jumped off the… view more
Real Life Grinch Charged With Public DrunkennessPosted in General on January 12, 2015
By Jason Dunkle on G+ At a parade in Canada, a drunk man with a Grinch-like hairdo pulled a Grinch-esque stunt by telling children nearby that Santa wasn’t real. The man was cited with causing a disturbance by being drunk, which is probably equivalent to a summary charge of Public Drunkenness in Pennsylvania. As a… view more