Laurie Jubelirer

December 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Pennsylvania law allows individuals incarcerated for misdemeanor convictions or those awaiting trial to vote. Additionally, individuals regain their voting rights automatically upon release from prison, even if previously convicted of a felony. However, systemic obstacles within correctional facilities often undermine these rights.

By Laurie Jubelirer

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

Act 44, alongside the Clean Slate Law, works to provide second chances for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, ultimately helping them reintegrate into society and reducing recidivism.

By Laurie Jubelirer

8 minute read

May 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

While the American system grapples with issues of mass incarceration, high recidivism rates, and a focus on punishment rather than rehabilitation, other nations have pioneered approaches that prioritize human dignity and community reintegration.

By Laurie Jubelirer

8 minute read