I previously blogged about our Firm being ready to represent those in Pike and Monroe Counties, who have been aggrieved by the Pennsylvania State Police's (PSP) actions, including removing them from their homes and conducting warrantless searches of their vehicles. If you are one of those individuals, in preparation for vindicating your rights, there are … Continue reading What Every Aggrieved Pike and Monroe County Individual Should Be Doing
Category: Constitutional Law
Pike and Monroe County Residents: Has the PSP Violated Your Rights? Contact Us Today
Today, it was reported by My Fox Philly that "heavily armed" Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troopers "guarded an entrance into a neighborhood or area where they believe 31-year-old suspected cop killer Eric Frein may be hiding" and were "checking every vehicle leaving," without any warrants or probable cause. In further violation of these individuals' rights, … Continue reading Pike and Monroe County Residents: Has the PSP Violated Your Rights? Contact Us Today
Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
By Allen Thompson, Esq. Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its long-awaited opinion in Abramski v. United States, 573 U.S. ____ (2014). The Court, in a 5-4 decision along predictable lines, determined that Abramski’s conviction for “straw purchasing” could stand under the Gun Control Act. As readers of this blog are aware, 18 … Continue reading Supreme Court Upholds Abramski’s Conviction for “Straw Purchase”
Hearings Held on SJ Resolution 19 to Limit First Amendment Rights
Hearings were held today by the Senate Judiciary Committee in relation to Senate Joint Resolution 19. Introduced last June, the Resolution proposes amending the Constitution to reverse recent First Amendment rulings by the United States Supreme Court, particularly the controversial Citizens United and McCutcheon cases. The proposed amendment would expressly authorize Congress “to regulate the … Continue reading Hearings Held on SJ Resolution 19 to Limit First Amendment Rights
Heller loses to DC, for now
Washington, D.C. and Dick Heller are back in the news. In a ruling yesterday (May 15), District Court Judge James Boasberg found that D.C.’s firearms registration statutes were in compliance with the Second Amendment. In a 62-page memoranda, the Court found that the laws were not overly burdensome. While I won't parse the decision here, … Continue reading Heller loses to DC, for now
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to NJ Carry Permit Statutes
By Allen Thompson, Esq. On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declined to hear Drake v. Jerejian, a challenge to New Jersey's carry permit regimen. For more information on the case and the issues involved, see our previous blog article: "Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian."
Drivers Beware: Unconfirmed Anonymous Tips Now OK For Traffic Stop Basis
By Allen Thompson, Esq. In a close case, Navarette v. California, 572 U.S. (2014), the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 today that an anonymous 911 call may serve as the sole basis for a lawful investigative stop, even where responding police officers cannot confirm the material facts of … Continue reading Drivers Beware: Unconfirmed Anonymous Tips Now OK For Traffic Stop Basis
Supreme Court Rejects Limits on Total Political Contributions
By Allen Thompson, Esq. Today, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the limitations on the total amount of money an individual can contribute to the entire political process. McCutcheon v. FEC, 572 U.S. (2014), concerned the aggregate contributions an individual can make to all political candidates within a specified amount of time. The … Continue reading Supreme Court Rejects Limits on Total Political Contributions
Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian
By Allen Thompson, Esq. UPDATE: The Supreme Court, on Monday, denied the petition, declining to accept the case for review. No opinion was issued as to the denial. UPDATE: The case has been distributed for today's conference. UPDATE: The docket now reflects that Respondents have timely filed their response. The Supreme Court of the United States … Continue reading Case to Watch: Drake v. Jerejian
How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
In a press conference earlier today, the President announced new sanctions to be imposed against those deemed responsible and also providing support for the current crisis in the Crimea. The President stated: Today, I’m announcing a series of measures that will continue to increase the cost on Russia and on those responsible for what is … Continue reading How will today’s sanctions against Russia impact Firearm’s owners?
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