Beyond the Mirror: The Unique Protections of the Pennsylvania Constitution

This article highlights often-overlooked Pennsylvania constitutional provisions that practitioners can leverage to advance more robust arguments on matters of significant consequence to their clients. The Pennsylvania Constitution stands apart from its federal counterpart, not only in age but in scope. Running from July 15, 1776, just days following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, through Sept. 26, 1776, the Pennsylvania Constitutional Convention, chaired by Benjamin Franklin,... By: Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti,