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Polygraphs in Sex Offender Treatment

Posted on April 21, 2012 by B Free

When individuals are convicted of a sexual offense in Pennsylvania and are placed on probation or parole, they are often required to enroll in a sex offender treatment program. A component of the program often requires individuals to take polygraph … Continue reading →

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New Pennsylvania Sex Offender Laws – Final Provisions

Posted on February 8, 2012 by B Free

On December 20, 2011 Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett signed into law senate bill 1183 pertaining to sex offender registration. This bill was driven by the federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), which is Title I of the Adam … Continue reading →

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Who is the Sexual Predator – The Accused or the Lying Teen?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by B Free

We’ve encountered many instances where a man has been lured into the web of a deceptive, promiscuous teenager.  Quite often these men are of good nature, and have developed successful lives after overcoming the obstacles that life offers. With one swift … Continue reading →

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Maryland Age of Consent

Posted on December 8, 2011 by B Free

The age of consent in Maryland is 16. An exception is made when the actor is less than four years older than the victim. If the victim is 14 or 15 and actor 21 or older, the actor is guilty … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Age of Consent

Posted on December 8, 2011 by B Free

The age of consent in Pennsylvania is 16 years of age for statutory sexual assault and 18 years for corruption of minors. Teenagers aged 13, 14 and 15 may or may not be able to legally engage in sexual activity … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Sex Offender Bill Flying Under the Radar

Posted on November 27, 2011 by B Free

There has been little media coverage regarding the negative effects that Pennsylvania senate bill 1183 and house bill 1958 will have on families across the state.  This bill is intended to put PA in conformity with the federal Sex Offender Registration and … Continue reading →

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Child Pornography Sentences Too Harsh

Posted on November 3, 2011 by B Free

Anyone rational individual who is familiar with our country’s sex crime laws knows that the punishments for these types of crimes are disproportionate, and unfair. Below is a link to an article that describes exactly this problem, in which case a … Continue reading →

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New Changes to Pennsylvania Bill 1183 (SORNA)

Posted on October 28, 2011 by B Free

Pennsylvania bill 1183 will implement certain provisions of SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act), which is Title I of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-248). Recent changes (October 2011) have been made … Continue reading →

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Romeo and Juliet Law Takes Effect in Texas

Posted on October 19, 2011 by B Free

Until the implementation of this new in Texas, a 17-year old that was convicted for having consensual sexual relations with someone under the age of seventeen was required to register as a sex offender. This meant that a consensual sexual … Continue reading →

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Analingus and Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse in Pennsylvania

Posted on October 17, 2011 by B Free

A while back one of our Pennsylvania clients was falsely accused of having committed analingus on a minor.  He was originally charged with aggravated indecent assault, but later was additionally charged with Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse.  The fact that the … Continue reading →

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