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August 11, 2015

The Right to Remain Silent Includes Social Media. Part 1.

The Right to Remain Silent Includes Social Media, Part 1 Social media is an ever…
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Criminal Defense Procedures
August 3, 2015

Do I Need an Attorney?

Getting arrested for anything is a trying time for anyone. The stress it can place…
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Criminal Defense Procedures
July 22, 2015

Arbitrary Justice is No Justice

Being a former prosecutor has given me a wider perspective on our legal system than…
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Marijuana Reform News
July 14, 2015

Obama: The Great Commuter?

There has been much talk on the internet this week about President Obama commuting the…
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Press Releases
July 2, 2015

Independence Day: The Freedom of Compromise

Patrick Nightingale testifying at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. Hearing on SB 3, Medical Marijuana,…
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Criminal Defense Procedures
June 29, 2015

Tales from the Border

This is the story of a friend of a friend. It is a cautionary tale,…
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June 23, 2015

Chipping Away at the Bill of Rights

You no doubt have heard the cries of, "They're taking away our freedoms!" by this…
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June 17, 2015

Policing for Profit: Property Seizures Reconsidered

During the Hey Day of the War on Drugs, the federal government began seizing the…
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June 1, 2015

Women and Children First

Sometimes it gets tough, working in courtrooms for many years. Seeing so much of the bad…
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Driving Under the Influence
May 21, 2015

“Drinking Holidays” Mean More DUI Checkpoints

Memorial Day is about remembrance of those who have given their lives in the service…
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