From the Bench
Providing expert opinions and suggestions on a variety of legal questions and topics from a Judge's perspective with a host of guest speakers who specialize in various areas, such as Crimes against the Elderly, Criminal law, Understanding the Judiciary, etc.
Episodes
10 episodes
Overweight Commercial Trucks and Related Issues
This podcast addresses issues around Commercial trucks involving proper training of the drivers, proper licensing, safety of the trucks, and who is responsible/accountable for overloads when fines are issued. Also included as well, is a definit...
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41:07
The Role of PA State Constable in the Court System
This podcast details the many functions of the PA State Constable when it comes to their association with the District Court. PA Constables responsibilities include serving summary warrants from unpaid motor vehicle fines, serving civil process...
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33:46
Civil Lawsuits regarding Automotive Service Issues
This podcast is dedicated to Automotive Service Issues. You own a car, and the car needs new parts. You decide to purchase your own parts and then find an Automotive Mechanic to install the parts you purchased. But somewhere along the way you e...
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20:57
Overview of Pennsylvania's Landlord Tenant Act of 1951
This Podcast addresses issues involving leases, especially for the first time Landlord and the Rights of the Tenant. Areas covered are proper wording of the Lease Agreement, Waiver of Notice, Late Feeds, and Notice to Quit. Also discussed are B...
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42:09
Criminal Law Procedure Part 1
This Podcast outlines what takes place in a district court when a person is facing criminal charges. Starting with the Preliminary Arraignment, discussing the types of arrests that can proceed by summons for misdemeanor offenses or cases that i...
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40:21
Crimes Against the Elderly
A vast majority of the elderly are looking for financial security. Even if the elderly individual is well off, the elderly person's focus is for further financial stability for themselves or their loved ones. This makes them particularly suscep...
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15:30
Castle Doctrine aka Stand Your Ground
This particular podcast deals with the Castle Doctrine, otherwise known as Stand Your Ground. It will give you a better understanding of what rights one has in defending oneself and when this law doesn't apply.The Castle Doctrine gives ...
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Episode 2
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31:11
Understanding the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and the Points System
The Pennsylvania (PA) Vehicle Code is known as Title 75. This podcast will address violations of Title 75 that have points assessed to them for various violations. It will be an explanation on how the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (...
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