Pennsylvania Criminal Law

Pennsylvania Case Law Summaries

The CDRC strives to bring judicial and statutory synopses and updates in a timely and accurate manner. However, nothing can take the place of hard work and due diligence. It is incumbent upon those who reference the "Lawyer's Page" to thoroughly read and analyze the full text of each case, statute or procedural rules so that they may fully grasp the legal significance of reported material. These summaries are updated weekly.

Pennsylvania Criminal Legislation

Legislative Updates: daily bill tracking updates on criminal legislation being considered by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. To read a synopsis of the legislation, simply click on the bill number. As you know, quite often these bills are proposed in reaction to a successful criminal defense argument. Should you wish to have an impact on this legislation, please contact the bill sponsor for more information.

Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes: Read the text of current state laws for free on the web.

The Pennsylvania Bulletin Online: The Pennsylvania Bulletin Online includes the following: Statewide and local court rules; the Governor's Proclamations and Executive Orders; Actions by the General Assembly; Rulemakings by State agencies; Proposed Rulemakings by State agencies; and State agency notices.

The Pennsylvania Constitution

Click here for the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Constitution.

The Pennsylvania Judicial System

The Unified Judicial System: Home page of the Pennsylvania Judiciary.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania: Home page | Search opinions

The Superior Court of Pennsylvania: Home page | Search opinions

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court: Home page | Search reported opinions