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Confusion Exists for Those Required to Register with Out of State Convictions August 6, 2018

SORNA or Act 10 of 2018 attempts to align those persons convicted of offenses into two groups and includes offenders from another state. By Attorney Elisabeth K.H. Pasqualini , SORNA Attorney, Harrisburg, PA The new SORNA passed in the wake of the PA Supreme Court’s decision ...

Confusion Exists for Those Required to Register with Out of State Convictions August 6, 2018
SORNA or Act 10 of 2018 attempts to align those persons convicted of offenses into two groups and includes offenders from another state. By Attorney Elisabeth K.H. Pasqualini , SORNA Attorney, ...
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Jeffrey B. Engle Has Been Nominated and Accepted as Two Years AIOFLA’S 10 Best in Pennsylvania For Client Satisfaction July 13, 2018
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Pennsylvania's Family Law Attorney Jeffrey B. Engle as Two Years 10 Best Family Law Attorney for Client ...
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PA’s SORNA/SORNA II Declared Unconstitutional by One County Judge July 11, 2018
Judge Carpenter in Montgomery County issues decision that indicates retroactive provisions of Act 10 of 2018 (new Megan’s Law) violates Constitution. On June 22, 2018, Judge William Carpenter issued a ...
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PA House Passes Bill to Increase Child Abuse Vigilance in Wake of Sandusky June 22, 2018
Alleged perpetrator must be interviewed or attempts made under Bill. Under the PA House Bill, efforts are to be made to interview the alleged suspect of a child abuse. These efforts, while laudable, ...
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Child Victim Credibility and Sex Crimes June 21, 2018
Child victim credibility is difficult for the prosecution to establish at times, that is why the defense must be tactical and methodical in dealing with the child victim. A child victim is often times ...
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Miranda Warning and Its Application to Juveniles June 18, 2018
WHAT ARE A CHILD'S RIGHTS WHEN QUESTIONED BY POLICE IN SCHOOL? By Beth Hawkins | Published Fri, Jun 17 2011 10:06 am Reviewed by Attorney Elisabeth Pasqualini, Criminal Law Division Leader, ...
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