WHAT? The neckâs 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, 62 MAP 2021. They considered âwhether the unwanted kissing of a personâs neck constitutes the touching of âsexual or other intimate partsâ for purposes of the crime of indecent assault,â…
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The Pennsylvania Association for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (PARSOL) has learned that attorneys for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania filed a notice of appeal to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (SCOPA) in the case Commonwealth v. Torsilieri. The appeal docket number is 97 MAP 2022. But didnât SCOPA already send this for review? Thatâs correct. In June 2020, SCOPA remanded the…
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Supporters of the Pennsylvania Meganâs Law List inaccurately state that people with sexual offenses have a higher rate of reoffending. Candidates for Public Office often use this statement to incite moral panic and increase their popularity amongst voters.
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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 legal team explores PA’s unique Constitutional protection: the Right to Reputation. PDF Version The history of Pennsylvania is an inspirational story for anyone who is looking for a chance at a clean slate…
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Read the Case Analysis by PARSOL’s Legal Committee around the potentially game-changing ruling from Chester County, PA declaring SORNA Unconstitutional.
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Learn about Chester County Court Judge Allison Bell Royer’s ruling that Pennsylvaniaâs Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act is unconstitutional.
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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 determinations cannot be based simply on allegations and hearsay. Normally I donât write articles on Superior Court cases for two reasons: 1) an application for en banc (full court) reargument can be filed…
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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. 33 (Aumick). Mr. Aumick plead guilty to a Corruption of Minors charge against his stepdaughter in exchange for having the many other charges dismissed. He was sentenced to incarceration and placed on SORNA. As…
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Happy New Year from the PARSOL Board of Directors! Thank you for reading our Winter 2022 Newsletter. 2021 has been a busy year advocating for the dignity of Pennsylvanians who are forced to register. Rest assured that 2022 will only be busier. We continually keep a close eye on the legal challenges to PAâs registry that are making their way…
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December 22, 2021 has seen the release of many case opinions from the PA Supreme Court (SCOPA) with Commonwealth v. David Santana being the biggest win for our advocacy efforts. In a 5-2 decision, SCOPA affirmed the Superior Courtâs opinion that âMr. Santanaâs registration requirement under SORNA was an after-the-fact punishment, and therefore unconstitutional. Accordingly, he had no duty to…
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