Terms of Plea Negotiation Trumps Application of SORNA Registration
Apr 01, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Adam Walsh Act on Monday, April 1, 2013
Recently, in Westmoreland County, a trial judge held the plea negotation terms entered by a defendant "trumped"...
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Speed Cameras Used in Traffic Intersections in PA
Mar 11, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Traffic Tickets on Monday, March 11, 2013
Cameras used to detect speeding in Pennsylvania are not likely legal unless used by the Pennsylvania State Police...
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A Defense to SORNA- Ohio Provides the Template
Mar 09, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Adam Walsh Act on Saturday, March 9, 2013
The Separation of Powers Doctrine may provide relief to some SORNA/AWA registrants.
By Attorney Elisabeth K....
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"Protective Sweeps" an Exception to the Warrant Requirement
Mar 08, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC on Friday, March 8, 2013
Police may conduct a protective sweep throughout the interior of the car based upon a reasonable suspicion in light of the totality of the ...
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Corroboration of a Child's Sexual Abuse Allegation With Behavioral Evidence
Feb 25, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, February 25, 2013
The credibility of a child sexual abuse victim may not be bolstered by testimony from an expert in Pennsylvania Sta...
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Sexual Abuse of Children in PA- What Is It?
Feb 25, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, February 25, 2013
Despite its title, 'sexual abuse of children' does not necessarily imply that any physical touching occurred.
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U.S. Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Padilla v. Kentucky in Deportations
Feb 22, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Deportation on Friday, February 22, 2013
Padilla does not apply retroactively to cases already final on direct review.
By Attorney Elisabeth K.H. Pasqualin...
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Internet Posting of Convicted Megan's Law Lifetime Registrants In Pennsylvania
Feb 22, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Provision of Megan's Law requiring internet posting of photographs and information regarding lifetime regist...
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Indecent Exposure and Open Lewdness- What's the Difference?
Feb 18, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Sex Crimes on Monday, February 18, 2013
Indecent exposure must occur in a public place, outside the confines of one's home or business. Open lewdness m...
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Texts Messages from One Spouse to Another Admitted in Child Abuse Prosecution In PA
Feb 07, 2013
By Shaffer Engle Law Offices, LLC posted in Child Abuse on Thursday, February 7, 2013
The Spousal Privilege that protects confidential communications between spouses is outweighed in child sexual...
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