Proponents of “checkpoints” (which are really roadblocks) say that they are very momentary and very minor and necessary intrusions for the benefit of overall traffic safety. The reality is that the average roadblock is something far from a very momentary and very minor intrusion. In this post, we highlight an example of what proponents of…
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Motorists Forced to Submit to to “Voluntary” Federal Study
How would you feel if you were randomly stopped and intimidated by the police into providing an oral swab even though you had committed no crime at? This type of abuse of power couldn’t happen in our free country could it? Welcome to Police State of Pennsylvania. Just last week a private firm conducting a…
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The Cops are the “Good Guys” Right?
When I was little we were always taught that the cops were the “good guys” charged with protecting the public. Videos like the one below shatter that theory. In the video below, cops forced a driver out of his vehicle and handcuff him. While the citizen is lying on the ground totally harmless and defenseless,…
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Big Brother is Watching Your Medicine Cabinet
After the whole NSA uproar you would think that lawmakers would tread softly when it comes to creating databases about law abiding citizens. Well think again. Recently, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill that would create a statewide database to monitor the prescription drugs common citizens are using. They claim that this database…
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Another Case of Police Corruption in Pennsylvania
Once again Pennsylvania police are under fire. This time because police officers robbed drug dealers (who are the bad guys again?): Police Accused of Corruption Two former Philadelphia Police officers are now on the other side of the law after they allegedly robbed drug dealers while still on-duty. Investigators say Jonathan Garcia, 23, and Sydemy…
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If You Think the Police are Honest, Please Read This
A recent opinion piece in the New York Times deals with the question, “Are police officers honest?” It is a fascinating and well researched piece: Why Police Lie Under Oath THOUSANDS of people plead guilty to crimes every year in the United States because they know that the odds of a jury’s believing their word…
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Police Officer Looking for Drugs Conducts a Body Cavity Search (Sexual Assault) on Two Women
As a criminal defense lawyer, I have dealt closely with the police and witnessed first hand how they can sometimes be. While most are honorable and want to do the right thing, there are more than a few who do not. However, this one incident we are about to write about is too much. I…
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Common Mistakes Made by Police in Harrisburg
Many people believe that when they are arrested for a DUI that they are doomed to a conviction. This is not true. Many cases that look like an open-and-shut case for the prosecution can fall apart on close examination. One of the main reasons for DUI cases to be dismissed or arrive at a not…
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Cop Arrested for Fabricating Evidence: It’s About Time!
Recently, a police officer in Florida was arrested for fabricating evidence in DUI cases. I say: It’s about time! FL Highway Patrol Trooper, Scott Kuntsmann, arrested for fabricating arrest reports … Following an investigation by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, it was determined Kunstmann not only fabricated arrest records, but also…
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Cop Punches Woman in the Face
Recently, an extremely terrifying event took place in Philadelphia. On Sept. 30, during the city’s Puerto Rican Day celebrations, a police officer brutality punched an innocent woman in the face. The video was uploaded to Youtube: This type of incident lead to a lot of questions. How frequently do incidents like this occur? This incident…
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