by Lea Bickerton | Dec 18, 2008 | Megan's Law
Two months ago, William Gary Sullivan was sentenced to 12 years of probation after being convicted of sexual assault. As a Megan’s Law registrant, Sullivan must wait for Florida authorities to determine whether they will accept him into their supervision before...
by Lea Bickerton | Oct 29, 2008 | Megan's Law, Residency Restrictions
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Post Gazette reported that studies show residency restrictions for sex offenders do not work. This is a contentious topic that is currently being litigated by the ACLU. Allegheny County is attempting to enact a provision that prohibits...
by Lea Bickerton | Oct 6, 2008 | ACLU, Megan's Law, Pittsburgh City Ordinances, Residency Restrictions, Sex Crimes
The ACLU is suing Allegheny County over a local ordinance that prevents registered sex offenders from residing within 2,500 feet of any school, child care facility, recreation center, public park, or community center.For more information on the ACLU suit, go...
by Lea Bickerton | Oct 5, 2008 | Appeal, Case Law Summaries, Megan's Law, Sex Crimes, Withdraw Guilty Plea
Commonwealth v. Leidig, Pa. Supreme Court, J-24-2008 Topic: Plea Bargain Notifications-Megan’s Law Brief Legal Summary: The failure to be warned about the Megan’s Law registry requirements will not invalidate a guilty plea. Case Summary: Appellant Todd...