Posted in Expungement on April 9, 2026

The PA Superior Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Romeo, 2017 PA Super 1, underscores a critical—and often misunderstood—distinction in Pennsylvania expungement law: the sharp divide between arrest records and conviction records. The decision also affirms the long-standing precedent that expungements are only permitted when the law allows and not simply because a person really wants… view more

Posted in Constitutional Rights, DUI, Fourth Amendment on April 9, 2026

The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s decision in Commonwealth v. Smith reinforces two critical principles in DUI litigation: (1) the relatively low threshold required for police to initiate a DUI stop, and (2) the continued viability of warrantless blood draws based on voluntary consent. Factual Background Smith was driving during the early morning hours in Mercer County… view more