Press Statements

The Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL) is the voice of the criminal defense bar in the Commonwealth. Through our press statements, we speak out on issues of justice, fairness, legal integrity, and due process in the criminal justice system. PACDL is committed to defending individual rights and upholding the constitutional protections guaranteed to all.

Our statements provide insight into key legal developments, proposed legislation, court decisions, and matters of public concern related to criminal justice in Pennsylvania.

Members of the press corp are directed to contact Beth Winters, Executive Director of PACDL at pacdl@pacdl.org or 717.234.7403 regarding comments, background requests or other information.