Ross v. Donkocik’s Empirical Analysis

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1. “We note that [plaintiff] pleaded guilty to the charge of obstructing the administration of law or governmental function ... in the Court of Common Pleas of Northumberland County. This guilty plea negates [plaintiff]’s current argument that [the arresting officers] did not have probable cause to arrest him. See Heck v. Humphrey, 512 U.S. 477, 486-87 , 114 S.Ct. 2364 , 129 L.Ed.2d 383 (1994).”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 752 F. Supp. 2d 643 - Basile v. Township of Smith