Posted in Penn State Marijuana Possession on February 15, 2026

Is Chemical Testing of Marijuana Vape Needed at Preliminary Hearing Phase? In Commonwealth v. Chadwick, a Centre County judge addressed an increasingly common issue in Pennsylvania criminal law: whether the Commonwealth can establish a prima facie Possession of Marijuana case involving a THC vape without laboratory testing. Background of the Case A Pennsylvania State Trooper… view more

Posted in Fourth Amendment on February 10, 2026

U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Emergency Aid Exception to the Fourth Amendment In Case v. Montana, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that police may enter a home without a warrant when they have an objectively reasonable basis to believe an occupant is seriously injured or facing imminent harm. The Court rejected the argument that probable cause is… view more