The article also discusses new research which suggests that kids who attend preschool are only half as likely to wind up in prison as kids who do not.  

The article then segues back to economics, with the Scranton Police Chief pointing out that, "It costs more today to have somebody in state prison than it costs to send someone to college at Penn State University for one year."

What struck me about this article was the seamlessness of the transition among the three topics:  economics, education, crime.

If research showed that preschool made no difference - or worse yet - that former preschoolers inordinately comprised the prison population, then would we value education less?  Does education have no inherent value?

Similarly, if the financial cost of imprisoning our young people remained less than the cost of college, then would we be happy to keep sending them to prison?

I fear we are becoming a culture in which the majority would say that education is only as important as the income it generates, and that the value of everything - even freedom - can be measured in dollars and cents.  

That, to me, is as scary as the scariest crime statistic out there. 

Keeping people who should not be in prison out of prison is a big part of my job.  It means something - something more than money - to the people I serve.  Check out some of my client testimonials to see what I mean.

If you need a Northeast Pennsylvania criminal defense lawyer who cares about your freedom and sees you as more than a paycheck, then contact Rogan Law. 

In both the ESU case and the earlier case, police, fortunately, did not apprehend suspects who fit the descriptions given by the young women.  Had they done so, two innocent young men's lives would have changed forever - all because of lies.

Rape remains a serious, widespread and dangerous problem.  Experts from the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) estimate that 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime.  Victims report elevated rates of depression, post-traumatic stress disorders, drug and alcohol abuse, and suicidal impulses.  If you or someone you know has survived a rape or a sexual assault and need help, then you may anonymously and confidentially contact a trained counselor by calling 1-800-656-HOPE.

But the fact remains that not every rape allegation turns out to be true - and not everyone who makes a false claim has the decency to retract it.  Rape cases often come down to one person's word against another's, and in these cases it is especially important to investigate whether the alleged victim might be making a false claim. 

If you are charged with rape in Monroe County, then you need a Stroudsburg sex crime lawyer who will work hard to find any evidence that may help your case and who will do everything he can to expose instances of false allegations so that your reputation and freedom are not placed at risk.

Contact a Stroudsburg sex crime attorney at Rogan Law today.

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.

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Hablamos espanol, y deseamos representarle con el respeto y atencion que usted se merece.  Llamenos hoy.

  

Though neither student committed an act of violence or even of threatened violence, both face serious criminal weapons charges, in addition to school expulsions under Act 26, which prohibits PA students from bringing weapons onto school property and requires administrators to notify law enforcement and to expel the offender, in most cases. 

What should you do if you or someone you know is being investigated for a weapons offense or gun violation in Monroe County or elsewhere in northeast PA or the Poconos?  Find representation from an experienced criminal defense lawyer right away.  Contact a Monroe County criminal defense attorney at Rogan Law.

In order to build an effective defense strategy for your case, your lawyer will need adequate time to prepare.  The sooner you consult with an attorney at our firm the better off your case will be.  The longer your lawyer has to find information and gather evidence, the greater the odds that he or she will be able to find a defense to your weapons charges, which is why you should act immediately.

Contact a Monroe County criminal defense attorney at Rogan Law today for help with your weapons charges!

But, when you read these characteristics, you still have to wonder why, because so many people fit this profile and yet never commit a violent crime.

Once a person commits a violent crime, he (or she) cannot change what he has done, no matter how much he may want to.  And if a person is charged with committing a violent crime, then he probably feels frightened and nervous about his future.

Frankly, he should.  Persons convicted of violent crimes may face harsh penalties that impact their freedom as well as their future ability to obtain employment, loans, housing, etc.  In order to have the best chance of overcoming violent charges, the accused person needs an experienced attorney to provide him with unyielding legal support.

If you are facing charges for violent crimes in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Delaware Water Gap, Mount Pocono or anywhere in Monroe County or throughout Northeast PA and the Poconos, then contact Rogan Law and speak with a Monroe County criminal defense lawyer who will work hard to gather the necessary information and evidence to have your violent charges reduced or dismissed.