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PA Bill Number: HB150

Title: In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of ...

Description: In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term ...

Last Action: Third consideration and final passage (111-92)

Last Action Date: Dec 17, 2025

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Good Guy or Vigilante? It all depends. :: 11/07/2013

One of our regular contributors says to use this when some knucklehead starts talking about Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground. We don't think that putting yourself in harm's way, except to prevent a rape or a violent beating, is very smart. YOU read the article, and ask how lucky this guy was that the DA decided not to pursue use of lethal force. We think the citizen, had he been in Allegheny County, Westmoreland County, or Philadelphia, would likely be in jail on serious charges. "Don't try this at home" is, we think, pretty good advice for those of us who live in less than gun friendly territory.

http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=9312800