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Using hearsay at a preliminary hearing is subject to limitations. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. McClelland, holding that hearsay alone is insufficient to establish a prima facie case
PHILADELPHIA EMERGENCY HOUSING PROTECTION ACT The Philadelphia City Counsel has passed the Emergency Housing Protection Act (“EHPA”). The city law imposes strict compliance requirements on landlords to evict tenants following the COVID-19 pandemic. The
PENNSYLVANIA SEARCH AND SEIZURE LAW Police must have a legal basis to intrude on the rights of a private citizen under search and seizure law. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of
SHOULD I WAIVE THE JURY TRIAL? Jury selection is an important element of a criminal trial. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Rosenthal, No. 1401 WDA 2018, holding that
In Philadelphia, many tenants inquire about early lease termination. Tenants have rights. The rights are codified in the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code. Tenants also have rights under the Emergency Housing Protection Act. Finally, Tenants
VOP REQUIRES NEW CRIME A violation of probation lawyer may assist in obtaining the release of a defendant arrested while on probation. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has decided the case of Commonwealth v. Giliam,
Philadelphia Tenants Rights have expanded under recent legislation. On October 26, 2011 Philadelphia City Council passed § 9-804 of the Philadelphia Code. The ordinance expands tenants rights. Under the law tenants have rights in
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF A NOTICE TO VACATE In Pennsylvania a landlord must terminate a lease by providing the defendant a notice to vacate. The notice must be delivered to the tenant. The notice must
PHILLY DUI LAWYER ON SECOND OFFENSE A DUI Lawyer on Second Offenses may assist a criminal defendant in navigating the court system. The Pennsylvania Superior Court has recently decided the case of Commonwealth v. Chichkin,
What is an Ejectment? In Philadelphia, there are two methods to remove an unwanted individual from your property: eviction and ejectment. Evictions are applicable where there is a landlord-tenant relationship between owner and occupant.
