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.