What Every Aggrieved Pike and Monroe County Individual Should Be Doing

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

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

Notarization of Legal Documents, including Gun Trusts, in Pennsylvania

In the past few weeks, I have had two different clients who encountered difficulty in having a notary public verify their signature of legal documents. In the first case, the notary objected because he could not independently confirm whether the statements in an affidavit were true. In the second case, the notary objected because the … Continue reading Notarization of Legal Documents, including Gun Trusts, in Pennsylvania

Putting Attorney General Kane’s Legal Opinion to Good Use

Today, utilizing Attorney General Kane's August 5, 2014, Legal Opinion Letter, I submitted letters to a number of Commonwealth agencies requesting that they rescind their regulations in relation to possession of firearms, which are inconsistent with Pennsylvania's Crimes Code, referred to as Title 18. Those letters include: Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) - … Continue reading Putting Attorney General Kane’s Legal Opinion to Good Use

Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms

As I previously blogged about, I wrote a letter to the PA Gaming Control Board requesting that it invalidate 58 Pa.Code § 465a.13, as it had unlawfully regulated the possession of firearms in casinos, pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3)(2). On September 8, 2014, I heard back from the PA Gaming Control Board that it would … Continue reading Attorney General Kane’s Opinion on Commonwealth Agencies Regulating Possession of Firearms

Perry County Update: Nauman Smith Law Firm Requests Extension for Right to Know Law Request

On August 28, 2014, I submitted a Right to Know Law (RTKL) Request to Perry County for all receipts and disbursements by Nauman Smith Law Firm in relation to its representation of the Perry County Auditors. Pursuant to Section 506(d)(1) of the RTKL, third parties possessors must disclose public record, pursuant to the RTKL. On … Continue reading Perry County Update: Nauman Smith Law Firm Requests Extension for Right to Know Law Request

Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss

As many of our viewers are aware, on May 14, 2014, I wrote an article: Did ATF's Determination on NICS Checks Open the Door for Manufacture of New Machineguns for Trusts? At that time, I submitted a paper Form 1 for a minigun, as eFile was not currently available. Several weeks later, eFile would come … Continue reading Did ATF Approve Your Making of a New Machinegun and Then Rescind It? Contact Us To Discuss

PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!

As many of our viewers are aware, several months ago, on April 19, 2014, I submitted a written request to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to invalidate Section 465a.13, as it violated 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109(m.3).  In June, I heard from Chief Counsel of the PA Gaming Control Board that the issue had been forwarded to … Continue reading PA Gaming Control Board Acknowledges That Its Regulation is Unlawful!

Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED

Today, Judge Zanic issued his decision on Sheriff Nace's Preliminary Objections filed against the Perry County Auditors' Complaint. A copy of the Order can be obtained here. A copy of the Decision can he obtained here. The Order simply states, "AND NOW, this 8th day of September, 2014, the Preliminary Objection of Defendant in the … Continue reading Perry County Auditors’ Complaint – DISMISSED