The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling that would reduce the amount of time certain convicted sex offenders would need to register their status with the police. Although the justices were divided on the subject, the majority ruled in favor of allowing certain…
The crime of involuntary deviate sexual intercourse (IDSI) has made Pennsylvania – and national – news a number of times recently. If you are facing an involuntary deviate sexual intercourse or other sex crimes charge, call an experienced Philadelphia defense attorney at Fienman Defense at…
Recently, a man was driving through South Philadelphia and became entangled in a very embarrassing and legally compromising position when he allegedly propositioned an undercover police officer. This resulted in being charged with soliciting a prostitute, which was very concerning due to the potential fallout…
The Pennsylvania House of Representative recently passed House Bill 1947, which would extend the statute of limitations for criminal and civil child sex abuse cases. The legislation would eliminate the statute of limitations for future criminal prosecutions of child sex abuse and increase the length…
Child sexual abuse is taken very seriously by Pennsylvania lawmakers, alongside all forms of sexual assault, and can result in some of the harshest penalties under Pennsylvania law. With the release of last month’s news of historical child molestation within the Catholic Church in Pennsylvania,…
