SORNA registration beyond maximum limit of incarceration is legal

Comm. v. Strafford, 2018 PA Super 223 (Aug. 6, 2018) Out of Delaware County. The Superior Court addressed an issue of first impression: whether a lifetime registration requirement under SORNA, which…


The Rule of Completeness: An assist from the bench

Comm. v. Thomas, 2018 PA Super 221 (Aug. 3, 2018) Out of Philadelphia County. Thomas was convicted of first-degree murder.  Three issues were raised in this appeal, but only one was of particular…


Tipsters more reliable when they provide self-incriminating details

Comm. v. Butler, 2018 PA Super 219 (Aug. 1, 2018) Out of Bucks County.  Butler was convicted of drug-related offenses, namely possession with intent to deliver (PWID).  He raised a single issue on…