PDAA Defends Constitutionality of Death Penalty

July 16, 2019

Pennsylvania’s death penalty statute meets constitutional standards by appropriately channeling the discretion of prosecutors and sentencing authorities. The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association made the following statement today after filing an amicus brief in the case of Commonwealth vs. Marinelli:

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Pike County DA Raymond Tonkin Elected President of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association

July 17, 2019

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) announced its newly elected officers for the 2019–2020 business year. The election took place during the Association’s annual business meeting.

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Berks County DA John Adams Elected President to the PA District Attorneys Institute

July 17, 2019

The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced its newly elected officers for the 2019–2020 business year. The election took place during the institution’s annual business meeting.

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PDAA Statement on Legislative Fix to Hlubin Decision

July 3, 2019

Yesterday, the Governor signed legislation designed to address the problems caused by the recent PA Supreme Court decision in Commonwealth v. Hlubin. The legislation is House Bill 1614 of 2019 and it takes effect immediately.

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PDAA-Backed, Victim-Focused Criminal Justice Improvements Head To The Governor

June 19, 2019

HARRISBURG, PA – Pennsylvania’s prosecutors praised the legislature today for making victims of crime a priority. Several bills aimed at elevating victims’ rights and helping the most vulnerable victims of.

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The PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION was formed in 1912 for the purpose of providing uniformity and efficiency in the discharge of duties and functions of Pennsylvania’s 67 District Attorneys and their assistants. The Association today continues to further its purpose through its support of training programs, and by its reporting of legal and legislative developments of importance to Pennsylvania prosecutors and their colleagues within the criminal justice system. Moreover, the Association continues to operate as a vehicle for the effective exchange of information among its approximately 1,000 members which primarily include current District Attorneys and their assistants; former District Attorneys and assistant district attorneys; deputy attorneys general; Assistant US Attorneys; and police chiefs.

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PDAA Issues Statement Following Supreme Court Argument On Death Penalty

Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association (PDAA) commended the thoughtful and measured approach of the Attorney General’s office in defense of the constitutionality of the death penalty today.

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PDAA Testimony on HB 317 and HB 1509 Before the House Transportation Committee

Testimony of: Jim Martin, District Attorney, Lehigh County Ed McCann, First Assistant District Attorney, Montgomery County Daniel Warg, County Detective, Lehigh County Greg Rowe, Director of Legislation and Policy, Pennsylvania.

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From our statement on the #DeathPenalty arguments heard by the PA Supreme Court last week ⬇️ Let's keep this in mi… https://t.co/DEIxRUROpc