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PA: Medina -Procedural error in failure to conduct competency tests of 11/ 12 years old fact witnesses warrants new trial. Judge to determine competency/ Trier of fact to determine credibility.

PA: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs Jose Medina, Case ID CP-51-CR-1210801-1991 (8/2/2011) (murder charges). Procedural error in failure to conduct competency tests of 11/ 12 years old fact witnesses warrants new trial. Judge to determine competency/ Trier of fact to determine … Continue reading

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PA Disability Residential Facility not Entitled to Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Suit/ Immunity under MHMRA 50 P.S. § 4603 Deemed Erroneous http://bit.ly/o7zQub / @LexisNexis

PA Disability Residential Facility not Entitled to Summary Judgment in Wrongful Death Suit. Immunity under Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act (MHMRA) 50 P.S. § 4603 Deemed Erroneous http://bit.ly/o7zQub / @LexisNexis. For full case opinion see Potts v. Step By … Continue reading

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