Judge’s Opinion Cites ‘Sex Offender’ Myths & Out-of-Context Facts
SHAME! SHAME! Judge David Porter for the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court has recently published an opinion on Lacey Stradford; et al (appellees). v. Secretary of Pe... Read more.
New: Updated Recidivism Fact Sheet Shows Eye-Opening Stats
The recent release of new data on recidivism by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, in a report released last month entitled, PA DOC: Recidivism, states... Read more.
The Truth About the Neighborhood Boogeyman
October is here and it’s almost that frightful time of the year. The goblins, ghouls, and ghosts are out. But of course, we can’t forget the neighborhoo... Read more.
Neck declared an ‘Intimate Body Part’ in Latest SCOPA Ruling
WHAT? The neck’s an intimate part of the body? Since when? Since 9/29/22 by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania in a 5 to 2 ruling on Commonwealth v. Carl Gamby... Read more.
Attorneys Challenge Chester County Decision; What Happens Now?
The Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) has learned that attorneys for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a notice of appeal ... Read more.
PA’s Unique Right to Reputation
The Constitution of Pennsylvania ensures the basic rights of all citizens of this Commonwealth. In this deep dive going back to the founding of our state, our l... Read more.
PARSOL Case Analysis: Commonwealth v. George Torsilieri
Read the Case Analysis by PARSOL's Legal Committee around the potentially game-changing ruling from Chester County, PA declaring SORNA Unconstitutional.... Read more.
DOJ releases SORNA Case Law Summary
The Dept. of Justice has released its Sex Offender Registration and Notification in the United States: Case Law Summary report: “his summary is current throug... Read more.
Update on Commonwealth v. Aumick
As you may recall, I posted an article on February 26th about the Superior Court opinion of Commonwealth v. John Aumick where the Court found that SVP determina... Read more.
Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) Determination be Based on FACTS
The PA Superior Court found that SVP determinations cannot be based simply on allegations and hearsay in the case of Commonwealth v. John Aumick, 2022 PA Super... Read more.