Rocco Cipparone Jr. was asked by the PA Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to present to already seasoned criminal law practitioners on the topic of Federal Criminal Practice tips, and pitfalls to avoid.

Announcing a LANDMARK LEGAL VICTORY today in the Third Circuit appeals court (a court just under the U.S. Supreme Court) involving the intersection of technology and constitutional issues which no federal appeals court had yet decided. Mr. Cipparone litigated the case from start to finish and thereby has helped shape the evolution of constitutional law.  The court ruled in our client’s favor that the FBI-directed search of a van based on use of a GPS tracker affixed to the van without a search warrant violated the 4th Amendment. All the seized evidence is inadmissible at trial, which effectively means all charges will be dismissed.  Mr. Cipparone also successfully argued that our passenger client could challenge the evidence despite not owning the van (normally a bar to such a challenge) because when the van was stopped it was a seizure of his person triggering the 4th Amendment.  The decision enforces a constitutional right that protects EVERYONE from reckless unconstitutional searches, as the court noted:  “Where an officer decides to take the Fourth Amendment inquiry into his own hands, rather than to seek a warrant from a ... [judge]… he acts in a constitutionally reckless fashion.”   The appeals court concluded that if the police conduct here was allowed, then "the police could intrude upon anyone’s Fourth Amendment rights without fear of suppression . . . .”  Read the full 116 page court opinion here: Official Court Opinion

07-31-2011:  Rocco C. Cipparone, Jr. recently was interviewed by Fox 29's Joyce Evans regarding the release of Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua's grand jury testimony and its implications for the case against others, including Monsignor William Lynn (the highest ranking clergy member to be charged to date) in the Philadelphia Catholic Church sex abuse scandal.  To view the interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iE64VsZ0cw

April 29, 2011: Rocco Cipparone Jr. was the invited Keynote Speaker at the Cumberland County Bar Association’s Celebration of Law Day 2011.  For an article regarding the event, CLICK HERE. This year’s national Law Day theme was “The Legacy of John Adams: From Boston to Guantanamo.”  Mr. Cipparone addressed a large group of prosecutors, defense lawyers, civil practice lawyers, judges, citizens and others regarding the importance and difficulties of representing persons charged with unpopular crimes, recognizing the representation of John Adams (the first lawyer U.S. President) of the British Soldiers accused in the Boston Massacre. 

February 4, 2011: Rocco Cipparone Jr. provides expert analysis regarding whether you can sue for damage to your vehicle caused by those pesky potholes.  To view the Fox 29 segment, click here. 

Rocco C. Cipparone, Jr. again has been recognized in the November issue of South Jersey Magazine as an "Awesome Attorney" in the field of criminal defense.  Mr. Cipparone has been recognized several times before by SJ Magazine in that same context.

Lawline.com asked Rocco C. Cipparone Jr. to join its faculty to provide continuing legal education courses to attorneys nationally, who take the video courses to enhance their knowledge of substantive law and advanced trial techniques.  Joining the distinguished Lawline faculty is a natural extension of Mr. Cipparone's commitment to teaching at Rutgers University Law School as well as teaching continuing education courses at live seminars, as he has done for many years.

08-20-2009: Rocco Cipparone Jr. appeared on the Five Spot with Fox 29's Kerri-Lee Halkett to discuss issues surrounding Scotland's compassionate release of  convicted Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi and reaction to it.  Mr. Cipparone was consulted for his expertise both as a criminal defense attorney and a former federal prosecutor.  Click this link to view the video.

06-03-2009:  Rocco Cipparone appeared as an expert commentator on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia (click here to watch video) regarding the arrest yesterday of Jose Carrasquillo, a suspect in the sexual assault of an 11 year old girl, to discuss and analyze potential ramifications of the beating and apprehension of the suspect by a crowd on the streets.  Among other things, Mr. Cipparone discussed that although the actions and reactions of the crowd are understandable from an emptional level given the nature of the crime allegedly committed, such vigilantism can expose the members of the crowd unnecessarily to prosecution, incarceration, or physical harm themselves in such a volatile and dangerous situation. 

05-22-2009: Rocco Cipparone appeared on an in-studio morning segment of Good Day Philadelphia, Fox 29 as an expert consultant (as a criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor) regarding terrorism charges filed on May 21, 2009 against several individuals in federal court in New York in conection with an alleged plot to blow up synagogues.  Mr. Cipparone also appeared the prior evening in an in-office interview with Fox 29 Investigative Reporter Dave Schratwieser regarding the case.