Historic Murder Trial Returns to Delco
On June 13th at 3:15 pm, Judge Kelly is expected to grant a new trial for the youngest person executed by the Commonwealth. With the consent of the District Attorney, Rob Keller filed a motion last week requesting a new trial for convicted and executed 16 years...
Delaware County Jail Oversight Board reinstitutes some charges at county prison
Delaware County’s Jail Oversight Board moved to reinstate some inmate fees at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, which were paused at the start of the pandemic. On Tuesday, the board approved a $100 booking fee for incoming individuals, property damage charges...
DCACDL Recognizes Person of the Year
At its annual meeting on January 27, 2022, the Board of DCACDL recognized Taylor Dunn as the 2021 Person of the Year. The mission of the Delaware County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is to protect and promote the fundamental constitutional rights of criminal...
Chester community members upset and seeking answers over video that shows police attacking Black teen who surrendered
Family and friends of a 16-year-old Chester boy whose rough arrest last week by City of Chester police officers was captured on a witness’ cell phone camera gathered in front of the city’s police station Monday to demand that the arresting officers be fired and...
Appropriate Relief for McClelland Violation is Discharge, Not Remand
Amy Burke challenged the order denying her pretrial Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus after the Commonwealth and trial court agreed with her that the magisterial district court and trial court violated Commonwealth v. McClelland, 233 A.3d. 717, (Pa....