Christmas Display

The 18 December 2009 article laments the action of Luzerne County refusing to display a Nativity Scene under threat of the ACLU.

First Homicide

The 11 December 2009 Articlereturns to his early cases - in this one his first homicide case while he was Assistant District Attorney.

The 6 November 2009 article discusses "prosecutorial immunity" and the case recently heard in the Suprreme Court.

Marijuana

The 30 October 2009 article discusses the recent Obama Administration action regarding prosecution of federal marijuana law in states that permit the use of medical marijuana.

Freedom of Expression

The 16 October 2009 article discusses the freedom of expression in America today, with a personal example.

Discrimination

The 9 October 2009 article discusses the recent Binghamton law regarding discrimination in housing based on height and weight.

McGruff at the 2009 Blueberry Festival

The photos of McGruff at the Blueberry Festival can be seen. If you wish to identify any of the people in the photos, you may do so here.

Accidental Discharge

The 7 August 2009 articlediscusses a Supreme Court decision about mandatory sentencing.

Acting Stupidly

The 31 July 2009 article relates to the comment of President Obama about the Cambridge, Massachusetts, police.

Activist Judge

The 25 July 2009 article comments on a recent interview with Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg.

Hate Crimes

The 2 July 2009 article discusses the proposed federal "Hate Crimes" legislation.

Due Process

The 25 June 2009 article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision concerning a judge in West Virginia.

Death and DUI

The 5 June 2009 article tells the story of Jesse Walton who drank some beer and drove into some trees killing his female passenger.

Supreme Court Confirmation

The 29 May 2009 article comments on the confirmation process for Supreme Court nominees.

Hydrocarbon Conveyance

The 22 May 2009 article describes a new offering for the gas under your property. Unlike a lease this is an outright sale. The DA again suggests that you consult an attorney so that you understand what you are signing.

Duty, Honor, Country

The 15 May 2009 article is a Memorial Day tribute the men and women of the armed services that have kept us free.

Cyberbullying

The 8 May 2009 article continues the discussion of cyberbullying

Mother's Day

The1 May 2009 article is a very personal story for Mother's Day. Mr. Legg thanks his mother for choosing life.

Mildred Legg

The article of 23 April 2009 is a tribute to Mildred Legg, a member of the "Greatest Generation" and grandmother to the District Attorney.

Sexual Assault Awareness

The 16 April 2009 articleintoduces the pain and misery caused by sexual assault and publicises Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Senator Stevens Trial

The 9 April 2009 article discusses the trial of the Alaskan Senator and recent dismissal of the conviction.

Judicial Immunity

The immunity of a judge is the subject of the 3April 2009 article. A current case in Luzerne County is used as an example.

Extradition

The 27 March 2009 article article describes the process of extradition and the pitfalls involved.

Permissible Search

The article for 20 March 2009 describes the circumstances surrounding an overturned conviction for DUI because a "search" was not permitted on appeal.

Closing Statement

The 13 March 2009 article shows the effect of a slip in the closing argument can affect the outcome of a trial where the verdict appeared obvious.

Can You Own a Gun?

The 6 March 2009 article cautions that people who have been convicted of, or pled guilty to, misdemeanor domestic abuse charges may not have a gun under federal law.

Crime Maps

An intern, Christian Chludzinski, working with the Distric Attorner, has produced new maps showing the locationsof crimes in Susquehanna County in 2008.

Summary Offenses

"Summary offenses" is the topic for the 27 February 2009 article. In response to a reader request generated by the Statistics article, the District Attorney explains these charges that are often coupled with a DUI charge.

Lady Justice

The 20 February Article is about Justice in America. And, the failings of a few of the people we entrust with this power.

Statistics

This week's article 13 February 2009 presents some of the crime statistics for Susquehanna County in 2008. There is reference to a map showing arrests by Christian Chludzinski a student intern.

Nude Pictures of Children

The 6 February 2009 article discusses the serious crime of children taking and sending nude pictures over the Internet.

Reckless and Negligent

The 30 January 2009 article uses the case of a coach charged with the death of a football camp participant to discuss "reckless" and "negligent" in regard to homicide.

School Bus Trouble

The 23 January 2009 article discusses the case of a little girl who told of being molested in her school bus.

Bail

The 16 January 2009 article discusses the constitutional right to bail using the current case of Bernard Madoff as an example.

More Law - Less Liberty

The 9 January 2009 article uses a recent law passed in Binghamton, NY, to illustrate the concept that more laws result in less liberty.

Home Improvement

The 2 January 2009 article discusses hiring a building contractor.

Student Prayer

The 26 December 2008 article presents the case of Marcus Borden, a high school football coach, who was prohibited from any activity with his team that suggested prayer.