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The law relating to a sentence of Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition — ARD — is changing due to a recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

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July 18, 2025

DA Shaffer explains changes in ARD sentencing law

By MARCIE SCHELLHAMMER

marcie@bradfordera.com

A recent ruling in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is changing the law relating to a sentence of Acce...

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