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| September 27, 2009 |
| Poconos Juvenile Crime Decline Reported |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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| The Pocono Record reported yesterday that juvenile probation placements have decreased by 20 percent in the Poconos, and that home foreclosure rates might have something to do with the change.
Though there is currently no measurable evidence to support the claim, Monroe County's Chief Probation Officer recently told the Monroe County Commissioners that the he believes the county's negative growth - and specifically it's loss of newly arrived young people - has positively impacted the local crime rate.
I am interested in learning whether the probation officer's observations and assessment turn out to be accurate. In the meantime, I will continue to provide high quality legal counsel to juvenile and adult defendants in criminal cases throughout the Pocono Mountain region of Pennsylvania.
In a region that often seems to blame its newest arrivals for the challenges it faces, an experienced lawyer who has your rights and interests at heart will prove indispensable to your case. By providing you with the personalized service you need, I can develop a legal strategy tailor made to fit your unique needs.
Contact Rogan Law for a free consultation today.
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| September 04, 2009 |
| Increased Police Presence at Scranton High School Football Game |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Have you seen WNEP's report about the increased police presence scheduled for tonight's football game at Scranton's Memorial Stadium? The report states that the number of police working the game will more than double, and that rowdy students and recent gang activity are the reasons why.
The school superintendent reportedly believes that policing the games more intensively will yield no harm, and has stated, "We want to send a message. We are not going to tolerate any nonsense at the games and we expect everyone to be on their best behavior." Parents agreed, saying that they valued the increased protection.
The school superintendent and the police are sending a message, apparently with public support. But is it the right message?
According to the ACLU, the numbers of children being arrested for minor disciplinary actions - things schools used to handle without police - are growing. Kids of color and students with disabilities comprise a disproportionate number of those caught up in this "school-to-prison-pipeline." Such arrests significantly increase the likelihood that students either will drop out of school or will fail academically.
Treating our kids - especially black and latino kids and kids with special needs - like criminals unnecessarily moves them toward the criminal justice system and away from academic success. I don't know about you, but I call that harm.
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| July 20, 2009 |
| Hazleton, Luzerne County, Immigration Crime |
| Posted By Patrick M. Rogan |
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Need help with Hazleton, Luzerne County, immigration crime charges? If so, then you are not alone.
In 2006, Hazleton made national news when it passed its Illegal Immigration Relief Act, a law that discouraged hiring and renting to undocumented immigrants. In Hazleton, this mostly meant Latinos; the law had a chilling impact on the Latino community, including its many members who are American citizens.
Support for the act was based partly on the city mayor's claim that murders and violent crimes had increased dramatically as a result of illegal immigration to the city.
However, evidence suggested that this claim was untrue. In fact, studies show that undocumented immigrants have extremely low incarceration rates, and that very few serious crimes committed in Hazleton were attributable to undocumented immigrants.
In 2007, a federal judge struck down the Illegal Immigration Relief Act. An appeal filed with a federal appeals court last fall is still awaiting a ruling. Latino residents throughout the region remain fearful for their safety and worried about the futures of their jobs, homes and businesses.
In the meantime, people charged with Hazleton, Luzerne County, immigration crimes continue to need effective legal representation - immigration offenses remain extremely common in the United States and throughout Pennsylvania.
If you or a loved one has been charged with an immigration offense in Luzerne County or anywhere throughout northeast PA or the Poconos, then you need to take immediate action to protect your rights and your future. A Luzerne County criminal defense lawyer from Rogan Law will take the proper actions on your behalf to improve your chances of successfully resolving your immigration charges.
If you prefer to communicate in Spanish, then let us know. We will accommodate you.
Hablamos espanol, y deseamos representarle con el respeto y atencion que usted se merece. Llamenos hoy.
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