Drug Offenses and Penalties Pennsylvania Controlled Substance, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Act defines illegal acts associated with drugs and their related penalties. 35 P.S. §§780-101-780-144. The following are examples of common...
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Marital privilege dealing with testifying against one’s spouse under Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 15, 2013 | Trials & Hearings
This "privilege prevents a husband or wife from testifying against their spouse as to any communications which were made during the marital relationship." The privilege remains in effect through death or divorce. The confidential communication cannot be...
Hearsay Exception for statements made by a co-conspirator under Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence
by Bellwoar Kelly, LLP | Aug 8, 2013 | Trials & Hearings
Hearsay is a statement made out of court and offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Generally speaking, hearsay evidence is inadmissible during trial. However, if the hearsay statement meets an exception, that statement can be admitted for its...