Case Law Updates

Case Law Updates Resources

Pa Supreme Court Update - Mary DeFusco (2020)

Sorna Update Emily Mirsky

Offense Case Manuals

PDAP thanks the Appeals Unit of the Defender Association of Philadelphia for creating and updating these manuals and to the Defender leadership for sharing them with the broader community, here.

Property Crimes (2020-01-31)

Theft Offenses (2020-01-31)

Violations of Probation & Parole (2020-01-31)

Weapons Offenses (2020-01-31)

Drug Offenses (2020-01-31)

Trainings & Resources

Our mission is to provide tools, strategies, mutual support, training and information to Public Defender Offices in Pennsylvania; to be the voice of public defense in Pennsylvania; and to promote best practices in the leadership, management, and administration of justice in Pennsylvania.