Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
is there a statute law or act which states that a person cannot be mandated to attend a 12 step program ,because they are religously based?
Asked on 12/11/09, 5:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles A. Pascal, Jr.
Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.
It is my recollection that there is a Third Circuit Court of Appeals case that indicates that because AA/NA is a "religion" as defined by the court, no court may order that someone attend such a program. If you are interested in pursuing this further, please feel free to email me.
Answered on 12/17/09, 8:31 am
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