Superior Court Upholds “Three Strike” Rule – Lifetime Imprisonment for Repeat Offenders
The Pennsylvania Superior Court’s recent (21 Mar 2025) decision in Commonwealth v. Davis (No. 1038 MDA 2023) presents a complex legal issue regarding the constitutionality... Read more.
The Problematic Reality of Lifetime Registration Under Pennsylvania’s SORNA
Pennsylvania’s “Sexual Offender” Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) was designed to enhance public safety by tracking individuals convicted of sexual... Read more.
Defying Gravity: A Metaphor for Overcoming the Challenges of SORNA
The song Defying Gravity from Wicked is a powerful anthem about rejecting societal expectations, embracing self-determination, and rising above obstacles. For individuals... Read more.
Courts Update: SCOPA Clarifies Mens Rea Requirements in SORNA Registration Cases
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court (SCOPA) recently addressed a critical legal question in the case of Commonwealth v. Roberts, 16 WAP 2023, examining the mens rea requirements... Read more.
A New Year’s Resolution: Managing Stigma as a PFR
It’s a new year! Many of us make New Year’s resolutions like a healthy diet, going to the gym, catching up with friends and family members, and financial goals... Read more.
Our Opinion: Supreme Court of PA Missed an Opportunity
Back in June of 2023 we published an article Are the Courts the New Galileo? It focused on Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (SCOPA) shifting away from the popular “frightening... Read more.
PARSOL Editorial: Truth First, Emotions Second
In these past few years, I have learned that in a world where emotions often dictate our perceptions and actions, it is essential to reaffirm the fundamental importance... Read more.
Statute of Limitation Laws have a purpose
What happens when you suspend legal precedent and standing rules? Destruction and loss. Today, we’re looking at the suspension of certain statute of limitations... Read more.
Scams Against PA Megan’s Law Registrants You Need to Know About
Getting a phone call from someone identifying themselves as a law enforcement officer with the “Pennsylvania Megan’s Law” office informing you of an “issue”... Read more.
The Prohibition Act and Megan’s Law: Assessing Policy Failures
Milton Friedman’s insightful quote, “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their results,”... Read more.