Abuse of discretion for dismissing charges when witnesses "on their way"; smell of marijuana still good PC; and a favorable opinion for the defense bar.

Comm. v. Ligon, 2019 PA Super 290 (Sept. 24, 2019) Out of Philadelphia.  This en banc decision was unanimous.  The Court held that the that trial court abused its discretion when it dismissed the…


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