
John’s Legal Perspective
Every article John writes reflects the courtroom-tested strategies and deep legal knowledge he brings to his clients. Explore recent posts for practical insights, emerging legal trends, and the high-level approach that defines his practice.

John’s Legal Perspective
Every article John writes reflects the courtroom-tested strategies and deep legal knowledge he brings to his clients. Explore recent posts for practical insights, emerging legal trends, and the high-level approach that defines his practice.
Are Google searches private in Pennsylvania? PA Supreme Court’s Ruling in Commonwealth v. Kurtz Key Takeaway: In Pennsylvania, people using standard search engines, such as Google or ChatGPT, [...]
PA Superior Court decisions clarify reasonable suspicion and its impact on drug investigations Key Takeaway: Two recent Pennsylvania Superior Court decisions, Commonwealth v. Phinn and Commonwealth v. Coles, [...]
SUPPRESSION ALERT: Commonwealth v. Anthony Lewis (2025) Key Takeaway: The PA Supreme Court ruling reaffirmed that the Commonwealth must meet the burden of proving an area is “high [...]
CASE ALERT: Commonwealth v. Seth Jason Reich (2025) Key Takeaway: Specific and discrete appellate arguments must be raised, developed, and preserved at the trial court. In this Pennsylvania Superior [...]
In a recent ruling from the Pennsylvania Superior Court, criminal defense lawyers now have clearer guidance around what evidence is admissible, or not, regarding a victim’s previous sexual activity. Case [...]
Under state law, Pennsylvania homicide charges are categorized into different degrees based on the circumstances and intent behind the act. The homicide classifications help determine the severity of the crime [...]


