How Does the Sex Offender Registry Work in Pennsylvania?
While no one wants to register as a sex offender, cooperation with Pennsylvania laws and keeping up with registry requirements are necessary for notifying the community. Keeping up with your required registration is essential to avoid additional prison time, charges, and fines. But what does the sex offender registry do? Why is the information available […]
Read MoreSexual Assault Case Against Priest to Be Dropped
People who are accused of any form of criminal activity in Pennsylvania can often feel as though they have few options for a successful defense. This can be the case for those facing sex crime charges, drug charges or other such criminal charges. However, it is important to note that the defense process is a […]
Read MoreCan a Minor Receive Criminal Charges for Sexting?
Go to the mall, a fast food restaurant or anywhere else you’re likely to find teenagers, and you’ll hardly see one without a cellphone. Cellphones give teens the opportunity to keep in touch with their friends via texting and social media. However, Pennsylvania teenagers may not even realize that they can get into serious trouble […]
Read MoreAmidst Rape Accusations, Cosby Loses Netflix and NBC Projects
For obvious reasons, sex crime charges and convictions can have a profoundly negative impact on defendants’ lives. In some cases, however, even baseless allegations can result in a tarnished public image for those who are accused. When this occurs to prominent members of the Philadelphia community, they often suffer from substantial economic losses as a […]
Read MoreHow Reliable Is Eyewitness Testimony?
In building cases against alleged sex offenders, prosecutors often rely on eyewitness testimony. While on the surface this type of evidence may seem strong, it has been shown that people often misremember details and improperly identify defendants. Understanding how to dig into potentially unreliable eyewitness testimony can be a big component of a strong criminal […]
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