From the Bench

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.

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October 8, 2025 41 mins

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 definition of the No-J Brake area. 

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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 processes, and providing prisoner transports. But most importantly their responsibility is to the Judge and staff by providing security on criminal hearing days. 

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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 end up not being happy with the parts, the installation, or the mechanic who installed the parts. What do you do? Does a civil lawsuit apply?

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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 Breach Cases and how to properly file a complaint at the District Court. The last part of the Podcast addresses the Court's responsibilities in scheduling a hearing and the basis of the h...

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March 25, 2025 40 mins

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 involve an arrest warrant for felony violations. It will also cover one's right to be represented by counsel, issues addressing bail, and what happens at a Preliminary Hearing.

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December 5, 2024 15 mins

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 susceptible to the devious intent of criminals who are skilled at financial manipulation. Especially if the perpetrators play to the loneliness and fear of the elderly victim. Listen to this p...

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November 4, 2024 31 mins

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 one the right to use deadly force to defend themselves and their family, in their home, or where they work, to include their vehicles, without retreating. 

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August 14, 2024 15 mins

An overview of the Public Defender's office which functions like a law firm that does not charge for services. The attorneys have the same education, training and ethical obligations as all other lawyers. The offer a specialized area of experience and expertise, and the ability to retain experts along with a working relationship with other criminal justice departments. 

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August 14, 2024 25 mins

General overview of the credit card industry. Understanding a credit card statement, how to consolidate credit card accounts on to one credit card, should one use a debt consolidation company, Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA), how lawsuits are filed to collect unpaid accounts, what happens in the court system, and your impact on credit report/credit score. 

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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 (PENNDOT) assess points, the suspension associated with subsequent points, and how one's license and insurance may be affected, 

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