Timothy, I want to clarify my question regarding 15 yrs registration. At the time of conviction in WI in 1996 requirement was 15 yrs registration after released from probation. Subsequently later WI amended and retroactively applied the law for registration requirement to lifetime for me. So what was 15 yrs now requires lifetime registration in my case. My question is, isn’t this ex post Facto?

Timothy, thank you for the clarification on when registration was created in WI. I searched under 301.45 in archives and it didn’t exist in 1996 that I found. This explains it, if it was under 175.45 at that time. Unfortunately, I was never informed, or made aware of any such registration prior to or at the time of my plea agreement and conviction in 1996. It was not put on any conviction judgment outlining penalties and/or requirements. Fact is, I wasn’t requested to “register” till years later in florida during the time I was on probation, which is why I believed it didn’t exist. However, you pointed out the 15 yrs registration requirement was in fact the case at that time in 1996. Isn’t this ex post facto? It’s been nearly 16 yrs since I was released from probation. Under the original law I would be released from the obligation, correct? Last question, how do i find an attorney that will represent me in this matter in wisconsin?

Mr Toney, Did you plea and acquiesce right? If you entered waiver an appeal is a much tougher road.

Sorry Justin,
Wisconsin Act 98(1993) statute 175.45 Sex offender registration. Public broadcast began in 95. Under 175.45 15yrs. was maximum length of registration at that time. Find Sex offender registration laws at :https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/301/45/1g.

There is also a law and statute Archive you can use to read the laws in place in the year of your conviction. Section 301 is DOC inWI.

Ultimately our founders gave those facing felony indictment summons powers so that Politicians and Policy makers could be HELD ACCOUNTABLE BY IT! Too bad most folks can not stand the pressure the power of the state wields.

Wait…I have to register to use your site??

This is the state that just legalized late, late term abortion up to and including when the woman is in labor while stripping the protections of personhood from babies that survived attempted abortions. So you see liberal democrat New York has went down the toilet morally, so nothing they do from here on out will even shock or surprise me. Once you legalize murdering a baby that’s ready to be delivered, there’s no coming back from that. They can’t call it a fetus at that point. It’s a baby that’s ready to be born; a fully developed human being that would absolutely survive outside the womb.

It is Ex Post Facto… I am in similar situation. Convicted 96 in Wisconsin. Given probation. No registration laws existed in 96, therefore no requirements in the conviction. In 1997 they passed laws retroactive to 1995, including me in this requirement. My case I was 19 she was 15, age being the ONLY violation. No rape, no force, nothing of any violent nature. Bottom line I was given 7 yrs probation, completed that in 2003 and been on registration since 1997. It sucks. Wisconsin even charges $100/ yr fee for registration. I refuse to pay that. I completed my probation in 2003. My civil rights restored. I live in florida, which is ridiculous on registration to begin with. It is Ex Post Facto, however, federal and state laws maintain its civil so it is not subject to Ex Post Facto jurisdiction. And yet, failure to follow registration requirements carry criminal penalties. Funny how that make their own rules up.

Hi,
First – let me make a clear distinction between this podcast and any other organization advocating for the changes in the registry. I want that to be explicitly clear. Your comment seems to state that we are narsol, which we are not. We both have affiliations with narsol. You may have even been notified of this podcast through a narsol email.
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If one of our people went to their legislature and lobbied, etc for a single change that made the lives of 10% of the registrants easier, that would literally be an improvement. Granted, not for everybody. But for some. My point is that we DO NOT have to be united to make change.

However, you say “I see ya’ll” fighting for changes to minor offenses. This is misrepresenting our point of view. I’m reluctant to speak for Larry. The point of this podcast is to educate, and motivate ‘our people’ in how ridiculous these laws are. And that minor offense, or the most heinous offense; that once you are done with your punishment phase, you should have your full rights as a citizen restored.

I am curious about your organization though. What will you be doing if you’re not well funded and/or are small. I agree, we can overcome things. So what are you doing? Are you filing lawsuits? Are you active in your legislature? Give me some specifics, or victories. I’ll happy promote you on the podcast if what you’re doing is having an impact.