Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Twenty-three women in Pennsylvania, including Beth Markman and Louisa Reyes, are awaiting legislative action on their second-degree murder convictions after a state supreme court ruling declared mandatory life sentences unconstitutional. Two competing bills propose different sentencing frameworks, but uncertainty persists as the legislature must decide by July 24.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games unlawful, creating uncertainty for businesses and potentially affecting traditional arcade games at venues like Chuck E. Cheese and Dave & Busters. The decision challenges whether games like Skee-Ball and claw machines qualify as gambling devices, with lawmakers urged to regulate and tax these games to resolve legal ambiguity.

The Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill creating new sentencing guidelines for second degree murder cases, requiring a minimum 35-year sentence in most cases and allowing life sentences if judges deem them warranted. Over 1,100 individuals currently serving life sentences without parole for second degree murder may be eligible for resentencing under the law.

District Attorney Larry Krasner is serving as both Philadelphia's prosecutor and effectively its top public defender, according to a Pennsylvania Supreme Court opinion that criticizes his leadership as dishonest.

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including two Democratic justices, mandated new oversight for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s office after finding its post-conviction handling of a murder case unreliable. The 4-3 ruling requires judges to notify the state attorney general before granting relief in cases where Krasner’s office concedes a conviction should be overturned. The court cited over 100 prior concessions and more than 1,000 pending reviews by Krasner’s Conviction Integrity Unit.

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court, including two Democrat justices, mandated new oversight for Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s office due to unreliable post-conviction concessions in a murder case. The 4-3 decision requires judges to notify the state Attorney General before granting relief in cases where Krasner’s office concedes convictions, citing evidence of withheld information and misstated facts in multiple cases.

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's attempt to replace a slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site in Philadelphia. The city had sued to recover the removed panels, securing an injunction in February. Juneteenth weekend events in Philadelphia include parades and festivals, while a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling adds state oversight to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's office misled courts in criminal conviction reviews, requiring future cases under the Post Conviction Relief Act to undergo state Attorney General oversight. The 4-3 decision cited recurring issues with Krasner's office, including misrepresentations and inadequate investigations, and reversed a new trial granted to Lavar Brown, a convicted murderer.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled skill games illegal under state gambling laws, citing concerns over violence and crime linked to the machines. The decision, stayed for 120 days, overturns previous rulings that exempted the games due to their skill-based elements, with lawmakers expected to address legalization and regulation.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to regulate and tax skill games following the state Supreme Court's ruling declaring the devices illegal. The decision, which came ahead of the June 30 budget deadline, has intensified efforts to address the proliferation of skill games in stores, with bipartisan hopes for legislative action. Governor Josh Shapiro and House Democrats have emphasized the need for a resolution.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has taken action against 'skill' games, implementing stricter regulations or enforcement measures. The article directs readers to a ruling for more details.

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruled skill games are unlawful under the state's Gaming Act and Crimes Code, overturning prior lower court decisions that allowed their proliferation. The 4-2 majority opinion criticized the games' widespread presence in various establishments, while Pace-O-Matic, the company producing the games, expressed disappointment. The state Attorney General hailed the decision as a victory for legal oversight and consumer protection.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the arrest of Jamar Foster in Pittsburgh based on ShotSpotter gunfire detection system alerts, despite civil rights concerns about the technology's reliability. The 5-2 decision found reasonable suspicion for the arrest under the 'totality of the circumstances,' including late-night alerts, rapid police response, and Foster's evasive behavior. Two justices criticized the ruling for failing to address the system's reliability and the relevance of proximity to a high-crime area.

Senator John Fetterman warns Democrats about rising antisemitism after clashes outside NYC synagogues and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves the party. The incidents involved mobs and pro-Palestinian protests with antisemitic symbols. Fetterman calls for his party to confront the issue.

Senator John Fetterman warns Democrats of a rising antisemitism problem after clashes outside NYC synagogues and a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice leaves the party. The incidents involve mobs clashing with police and pro-Palestinian protests. Fetterman calls for the party to confront the issue.