Pennsylvania Supreme Court Overturns Commonwealth v. Ricker
Published: Jul 24, 2020 in Court News, Criminal DefenseIn a critical decision on July 21, 2020 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that hearsay alone is not sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case at a Preliminary Hearing. The state Superior Court’s 2015 ruling, known as the “Ricker Rule”, has plagued criminal defense…
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