KING v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE Leagle.com In these situations, "[s]tates have no obligation to provide [postconviction] relief, and when they do, the fundamental fairness mandated by the Due Process Clause does not require that the State supply a lawyer as well." Id. at 557 (citation omitted). … and more »

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LANCASTER, PA – District Attorney Craig Stedman and the city of Lancaster want to make it harder for bail bondsmen to exonerate debts on forfeited bonds. Currently, some claim, the bail bond system is broken because bondsmen are offering defendants cut-rate bonds (less than 10% of the total bail amount) … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Judge Denies Relief to Pennsylvania Man Convicted on Bogus Bite Mark Testimony Reason Online (blog) To get a new trial post-conviction, you have to show that you've discovered new evidence that could not have been discovered at the time of trial, and that given the new evidence, no reasonable juror would convict you. But in Pennsylvania, you also …

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Pennsylvania Judge Stops Deportation of British Immigrant PR Newswire (press release) She was arrested shortly after being charged and was detained by the Department of Homeland Security until her recent release. Given her controlled substance conviction, Spiers was subject to the mandatory detention law, which prevented her release on … and more »

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WILKES-BARRE, PA – Former bail bondsman Mike Smith has entered the political race in Wilkes-Barre, Penn, vying for a position as district judge. Smith said that his previous line of work has prepared him for his next one as district judge and that he knows the difference between a good … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Pennsylvania Death Row Inmate Receives Murder Sentence Reduction 24-7PressRelease.com (press release) Sanchez agreed to forgo further appeals and withdraw his petition under the Post Conviction Relief Act, which alleged ineffective assistance of counsel, … and more »

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SMITH v. PENNSYLVANIA BOARD OF PROBATION AND PAROLE Leagle.com 491, 544 A.2d 927 (1988): When, in the exercise of his professional judgment, counsel determines that the issues raised under the [Post Conviction Hearing … and more »

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