Dear Senator: I am writing to express the support of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) for S.B. 1011. Known as Marsy’s Law, this legislation would ensure that our State Constitution protects the rights of crime victims. By elevating these rights, Pennsylvania would be taking a significant step to ensuring that victims are afforded the appropriate dignity, respect, and protections that
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced new members to executive board and appointments to two key leadership positions. Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele was named Legislative Chair and member of the executive committee. Lebanon County District Attorney David Arnold, a past-president of the PDAA, was elected Communications Chair. Indiana County District Attorney Pat Dougherty was elected to
Read full post hereHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced today that the District Attorneys of Bucks, Clinton and Dauphin Counties were elected to fill vacancies on its board of directors. The PDAI board approved their nominations unanimously during its winter meeting. “The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute works to ensure integrity in the work prosecutors do and truth in the justice
Read full post hereMy name is Fran Chardo, and I am the District Attorney in Dauphin County. I am pleased to be here today on behalf of my colleagues with the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association to discuss HB 1952, a vital piece of public safety legislation. HB 1952 needs to reach the Governor’s desk soon. Otherwise: the State Police may be obligated as a
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