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
HB 80 Signed by Governor Corbett
Yesterday, Governor Corbett signed HB 80, which amended 18 Pa.C.S. § 6120, our firearm preemption statute, in several keys ways. Section (A.2) now provides: A person adversely affected by an ordinance, a resolution, regulation, rule, practice or any other action promulgated or enforced by a county, municipality or township prohibited under subsection (a) or 53 … Continue reading HB 80 Signed by Governor Corbett
Settlement APPROVED in Philadelphia Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Disclosure of Confidential LTCF Information
I am proud to announce that today, Judge Jacqueline Allen signed a Final Order approving the settlement that was reached with the City of Philadelphia in the matter of John Doe, et al., v. City of Philadelphia, et al, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas docket no. 121203785, stemming from the City's posting and disclosing of … Continue reading Settlement APPROVED in Philadelphia Class Action Lawsuit Regarding Disclosure of Confidential LTCF Information
New DUI Law That Affects Firearms Rights
I previously blogged about the Monumental Firearms Law related Decision from the Superior Court in relation to DUI. In Commonwealth v. Musau, 2013 PA Super 159, the Superior Court held that an individual who, during a first or second DUI, refused to provide blood or breath testing, could only be punished by a maximum of … Continue reading New DUI Law That Affects Firearms Rights
“What happens when I reach MMI and I have permanent restrictions?”
by Karl Voigt Karl just answered this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation question on Avvo.com: “What happens when I reach MMI and I have permanent restrictions? Its been a year since my work injury and i just had second IME and the report stated that I have reached MMI and that my restrictions are permanent. Does this … Continue reading “What happens when I reach MMI and I have permanent restrictions?”
ARD 101
ARD means Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. ARD is for first time non-violent offenders, or non-violent offenders, who have not committed any crimes in a decade or more, and with the latter it usually has to be a minor offense. ARD is usually a one time chance for an alleged offender to pay fines, restitution if applicable, … Continue reading ARD 101
At-Will Eviction Term in a Residential Lease for One-Year Term
A residential lease is usually for a term of one year. There are other terms, like month-to-month leases, or six-month terms, or even a term for over a year. Usually, the terms between the landlord and tenant are memorialized in a contract, called a lease. The lease is a mixture of several areas of law. … Continue reading At-Will Eviction Term in a Residential Lease for One-Year Term
PA Firearms Law Seminar – November 1, 2014
On November 1st, 2014, Chief Counsel Joshua Prince and Attorney Eric Winter of Firearms Industry Consulting Group (FICG), a division of Prince Law Offices, P.C., in conjunction with King Shooter Supply, will offer a four (4) hour seminar on state and federal firearms law at their store located at 346 E Church Rd, King of … Continue reading PA Firearms Law Seminar – November 1, 2014
Call to Action – HB 1243 – Strengthening Preemption
I just received notice from Pennsylvania Representative Stephen Bloom that HB 1243, just passed its third consideration in the House by a vote of 143-54. There are only several days left to get this through the Senate and we're going to need YOUR help! Emails are insufficient. We're being outnumbered by 3-1 in calls to … Continue reading Call to Action – HB 1243 – Strengthening Preemption
Some Positive News from . . . New Jersey?
I am happy to report that New Jersey's Attorney General, John Hoffman, has issued a new directive in response to the unnerving practice of NJ prosecutors to fully prosecute individuals for relatively minor infractions and misunderstandings of New Jersey's firearms laws. In response to outrage over the case of Shaneen Allen - the Pennsylvania woman … Continue reading Some Positive News from . . . New Jersey?
