The Pennsylvania Superior Court has overturned Monsignor William J. Lynn’s conviction for a former version of Pennsylvania’s endangering the welfare of children (EWOC) statute, 18 Pa.C.S. § 4304 (amended 2007). To read the unanimous Superior Court opinion, click here. Were You Charged with a Crime in Pennsylvania or New Jersey? If so, I can help, […]
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules That Spouse’s Testimony of Defendant’s Conduct is not Protected by the Spousal-Communication Privilege
The following story was originally published in the December 2013 edition of Upon Further Review, a publication of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Re-printed here with permission of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Spouse’s Testimony of Defendant’s Conduct is Not Privileged Spousal Communication Brad V. Shuttleworth, Esq. on 12/17/2013 The Pennsylvania Supreme Court […]