Category: Constitutional Law

Much Ado About Nothing?: Montville, New Jersey’s Underage Drinking Ordinance and What’s Left of the 4th Amendment

Posted on by Allen Thompson, Esq.

There’s been some discussion of a new ordinance in Montville, N.J. that supposedly allows police officers to enter homes at will (or at least upon probable cause) that underage consumption of alcohol is occurring on the premises. The news reports have some truth in them, but are also not complete. Under current state law, it … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing?: Montville, New Jersey’s Underage Drinking Ordinance and What’s Left of the 4th Amendment →

Corbett signs bill granting Conservation Officers use of body cameras

Posted on by Adam Kraut, Esq.

A new development in the Fish and Game code grants Waterway Conservation Officers (WCO), Game Commission Officers (GCO) and Wildlife Conservation Officers (WLCO) (but not their deputies) the ability to wear body cameras in the performance of their official duties. The new law requires that the individual must have received training on the use of … Continue reading Corbett signs bill granting Conservation Officers use of body cameras →

What Every Aggrieved Pike and Monroe County Individual Should Be Doing

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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 →

Pike and Monroe County Residents: Has the PSP Violated Your Rights? Contact Us Today

Posted on by Joshua Prince, Esq.

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”

Posted on by Allen Thompson, Esq.

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

Posted on by Allen Thompson, Esq.

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

Posted on by Allen Thompson, Esq.

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 →