Posted in Sentencing on July 19, 2026

For many people facing criminal charges in Pennsylvania, entering an inpatient drug or alcohol treatment program before sentencing is an important step toward recovery. A recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decision confirms that, in some cases, the time spent in voluntary inpatient treatment may count toward a defendant’s jail sentence. In Commonwealth v. Morgan, 2026 PA… view more

Posted in Constitutional Rights, Fourth Amendment on July 2, 2026

Police Must Respect Privacy When Seeking Google Location History The United States Supreme Court has issued a landmark Fourth Amendment decision that significantly strengthens privacy protections for individuals whose cell phone location information is stored by Google. In Chatrie v. United States, the Court held that police conduct a Fourth Amendment search when they obtain… view more