Pennsylvania Sex Crimes Legal Questions

Megan's law is certainly a tricky subject and the challenge is that it is never a part of negotiations because it is mandatory with certain charges.  There is new Supreme Court law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania regarding retroactive application.  You should consult with a local defense attorney, one who does appellate work and see if you can challenge the application of the law.  One of things you have to do is be careful ignoring it.  Failure to register is its own penalty and can carry large sentences in and of its own right.  There are many defense attorneys in the Bensalem and Philadelphia area who are skilled with this kind of case.  Challenging it will be a timely process, one best handled by an experienced attorney. ... Read Answer

You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer ASAP.  The police and or District Attorney will review the allegations and determine what, if any, charge(s) should be filed.  What county did this allegedly happen in? And you should refrain, other than advising me the county, from talking about this on websites any further. Keith Bidlingmaier ... Read Answer

If you told the police that you were raped when you weren't you could be charged with False Reports.  However, in Montgomery County, where I practice, that really never happens because the District Attorney does not want to discourage legitimate victims from coming forward with truthful complaints.  If anyone claiming to be a victim is charged with False Reports then legitimate victims might be dissuaded from coming forward for fear that if they are not believed they might be charged with False Reports.  More importantly, think of the innocent person that you filed the report on.  A rape accusation turns a person's life upside down, can destroy families in addition to the accused, and can even result in suicide.  I have one client who was accused of rape this past weekend who is clearly suicidal as a result.  If you were mistaken you should do the right thing and notify the police.  People make mistakes and the police will generally understand that.  The alternative is to be responsible for putting an innocent man behind bars for 5-10 years and then on Megan's law for the rest of his life.  Finally, if you were truly mistaken about something and not lying then it would not constitute false reports at all.  Learn more about Pennsylvania Sex Crimes here: http://fairlielaw.net/practice-areas/sex-crimes/ Steven Fairlie 215 997 1000  ... Read Answer

You need to speak with a good Pennsylvania Sex Crimes Lawyer now.  SORNA is a new law that is having a dramatic impact on lots of convicted sex offenders like yourself who many people would think don't need Megan's Law treatment.  http://fairlielaw.net/practice-areas/sex-crimes/ Steven F. Fairlie, Esq.Fairlie & Lippy, P.C.1501 Lower State Road, Suite 304North Wales, PA 19454voice: (215) 997-1000fax: (215) 997-1777steve@fairlielaw.netwww.fairlielaw.net  ... Read Answer