In this episode, we delve into a mix of intriguing legal and travel-related issues. First, we explore the implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship and the subsequent requirements for registry when visiting as an EU citizen. We then dissect a pivotal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision, which impacts parental contact during supervised release, shedding light on the complexities of due process. Additionally, we hear a firsthand account of traveling to Curacao and the contrasting security protocols upon re-entry to the U.S. Finally, we discuss California’s legal landscape regarding the reduction of felony convictions to misdemeanors, focusing on “wobbler” offenses and the broader implications for rehabilitation and civil rights.

[3:39] If a former U.S. citizen, now holding only EU citizenship, renounces their U.S. citizenship and later visits the U.S. as a tourist, are they still legally required to register with the U.S. registry?

[13:21] In a recent Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision regarding an Illinois Department of Corrections policy that restricts contact between a parent convicted of a sex offense and their minor child during supervised release. The court affirmed parts of the policy but reversed the ban on phone contact, exploring the nuances of procedural and substantive due process in the process.

[25:51] A traveler recounts a seamless entry into Curacao using automated passport controls and shares experiences of consistent security checks upon re-entering the U.S., highlighting differences in international travel processes.

[46:38] California’s legal provisions for reducing felony convictions to misdemeanors, particularly focusing on “wobbler” offenses which depend on sentencing conditions. It highlights significant cases and laws that enable such reductions, emphasizing the impact on the rights of the convicted and their potential rehabilitation.

https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm300-the-fight-for-parental-contact-in-illinois

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

In this episode, our legal experts delve into the case of a former police officer who has secured a plea deal potentially leading to probation. Recently relocated to Texas, he faces challenges regarding the transfer of his probation supervision from New Mexico. Key issues include the adherence to interstate compact rules and the implications of his required polygraph test. The episode explores the complexities of managing probation across state lines and the legal nuances involved in his case.

[4:51] Can Virginia Incarcerate Me After Moving to Puerto Rico?

[14:43] Back on the Registry: New Wisconsin Law Reshapes ‘Repeat Offender’ Definition

[25:36] The Great Escape: Justice Across State Lines

[47:33] Registry Realities: Navigating Legal Requirements in a Complex Era

https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm299-the-great-escape-justice-across-state-lines

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

In a significant development, the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) has agreed to lower the tier assignments for individuals convicted of attempted offenses, following a lawsuit challenging the practice of equating attempt crimes with their completed counterparts for registry purposes. This decision, now formalized by a Los Angeles Superior Court order, marks a departure from the previous policy where such individuals were assigned the same tier as if the offense had been completed, making thousands ineligible for petitioning removal from the registry. The lawsuit highlighted that attempted crimes, being inchoate in nature, generally carry less severe punishments and do not warrant the same level of public risk as completed crimes—a stance supported by the legislative omission and the precedent set by People v. Marinelli. While it remains to be seen which specific offenses will be affected and the manner of policy implementation, this adjustment is seen as a crucial correction to the CA Tiered Registry system.

[27:46] Ethan seeks advice on a project to house PFRs in an 8-unit complex with strict rules, facing resistance and comparing the environment to prison.

[36:04] The 9th Circuit is considering reviving an Arizona law that restricts defense attorneys from contacting victims directly, requiring them to go through the prosecutor’s office, a law challenged for violating First Amendment rights as overly broad and restrictive.
https://www.courthousenews.com/ninth-circuit-considers-reviving-law-regulating-defense-attorneys-access-to-victims/

[48:38] Police reform passed after Tyre Nichols’ death is overturned by a new law signed by Gov. Bill Lee, limiting local governments from restricting police actions.
https://wpln.org/post/tennessee-rolls-back-police-reform-passed-after-the-death-of-tyre-nichols/

[49:34] Louisiana’s Senate bill moves 17-year-olds to the adult legal system, increasing jail populations and raising concerns under the prison rape Elimination act.
https://boltsmag.org/louisiana-special-session-crime-jail-population-sheriffs/

[52:56] States are rolling back justice reforms and imposing harsher laws, such as Georgia’s cash bail for minor crimes and Kentucky’s penalties increase, worsening jail overcrowding and targeting protest support.
https://www.themarshallproject.org/2024/03/09/louisiana-georgia-kentucky-tough-on-crime

https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm298-unshackling-justice-the-california-dojs-groundbreaking-tier-adjustment/

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

This episode will feature a varied mix of content. We’ll provide updates on legislation in West Virginia and review some pertinent articles. The highlight of the episode will focus on a judge who was ousted in Illinois. And we also have a question or two

[2:56] Seeking advice on post-prison life, employment challenges as a felon/PFR, and navigating PFR registries. Questions also include potential state-mandated halfway house post-release.

[18:02] Judge Robert Adrian from Illinois was removed from his position through a process different from that of Judge Persky in California. Adrian had previously found 18-year-old Drew Clinton guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl at a May 2021 graduation party.

[30:48] Kentucky man sentenced to 20 years for child pornography charges.

https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm296-guilty-no-more-the-power-of-a-judges-change-of-heart

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

Is GPS monitoring unconstitutional? When the Supreme Court remanded Grady v. North Carolina back to the state, it essentially said that GPS monitoring after an individual has completed their sentence and is off of supervision (including any probation or parole), violates an individual’s 4th amendment right. The court agreed that GPS monitoring of a private citizen is an illegal search.

The Court’s sent the case back to North Carolina, where it took another four years until lawyers for Torrey Grady won their case in that state’s Supreme Court. We highlight why that positive win has not yet eliminated the use of GPS (also known as Satellite Based Monitoring) for those no longer under community supervision.

Programs in various states differ in important ways. For instance, not every state allows for lifetime monitoring. Of the ones that do, some allow for monitoring only if the offender is on probation or parole, while others allow unsupervised individuals to be monitored. So the patchwork of laws in different jurisdictions makes it difficult to have consistency for how the ruling is applied.

Also, the court ruled that GPS monitoring might not be unconstitutional if the monitoring is “reasonable.” Since each state can determine what is considered reasonable, the state can argue that lifetime monitoring is not unconstitutional because they consider it reasonable. We believe more litigation will be needed to close loopholes states use to continue this practice.

We also expand on a listener’s question from several episodes back about Nevada law, and remind listeners that federal guidelines are merely advisory. States are allowed to go beyond them. Therefore, don’t rely on federal guidelines when making determinations on your case. Instead, rely on your state’s guidelines.

We also cover two articles briefly. One is a follow up to a recent episode about military sexual assault cases. The other details the positive steps being taken to improve voting rights to individuals with felony convictions.

Highlights

[05:16] Importance of not alienating committee members when testifying before legislative committees.

[09:15] Follow up to listener’s question about sentencing in Nevada.

[21:01] Detailed discussion of GPS monitoring.

[44:00] Sexual assaults on U.S. military academies.

[47:02] Legislation that advances voting rights for those with felony convictions.

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RM258: GPS and the 4th Amendment–Stay Tuned

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

Many people on the sex offender registry have received a scam phone call from someone claiming they work for law enforcement. These calls typically allege an arrest warrant is out for the PFRs arrest due to some violation of registry rules. And scammers are more sophisticated, creating realistic call back numbers and using the lingo of law enforcement.

We cover a scam that occurred to one of our patrons, describe it in detail, and discuss how these scammers have become more sophisticated. This particular scam included a QR code along with instructions for printing a “verified receipt.” Unfortunately, even after notified of the scam, law enforcement rarely investigates such scams.

Bottom line, however, is that law enforcement does not call in advance to warn you. If they want to arrest you, they will show up.

Our program also analyzes several clips from a recent Intelligence Squared debate between Dr. Emily Horowitz and Cary Federman. Although Mr. Federman’s comments show that he is clueless and makes false claims about the registry. Although Dr. Horowitz held her own, she fell into the low recidivism trap. Although low recidivism is an accurate argument, it is not a winning one unfortunately.

A listener’s question about the recent case in Missouri leads to a discussion about the importance and intricacies of lobbying.

Finally, we discuss another tragic case of an inmate dying in custody in Jasper, Alabama. When he arrived at the hospital, his temperature was 72 degrees. Once again, another inmate dies while under the “care” of prison officials.

Highlights

[04:00] Clips of Senator Lindsey Graham questioning a nominee for the district court in California.

[15:52] Inmate freezes to death in Alabama jail.

[22:00] How to lobby for changes in a law.

[35:00] Latest scam out of Georgia.

[46:30] Dr. Emily Horowitz debate on Intelligence Squared podcast.

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The Registry Matters Podcast’s mission is to cover issues surrounding the Registry. We cover cases that will peel back the veneer of what we need to do to change our lives for the better. We cover news articles that spark conversations about the total insanity of this modern day witch hunt. This podcast will call out bad policy and call out those that are making bad policy.

To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.

Tonight’s podcast features three cases–the Butts County Halloween victory, a 7th Circuit of Appeals case, and the latest from the Pacific Legal Fund/ACSOL challenges. And we have learned in following court cases that these cases take ages to finish. And even after there’s a win, the case isn’t always over.

Take the Butts County Halloween case. The attorneys working with NARSOL were the prevailing party. However, Butts County challenged the attorney fees, and after much negotiation, the courts awarded our attorneys $298,000, far more than the $100,000 Butts County wanted to pay.

Among other tactics, the county tried to argue that

–we hadn’t won (we had)
–we were padding hours (the court said otherwise)
–our attorneys were charging too much (the court said the fees were reasonable)
–the paralegals were being overpaid (the court also disputed this)

And before the check is in hand, Butts can appeal this ruling and slow down the wheels of justice.

So this was a huge win that shows the legal community that quality cases can be won.

The Seventh Circuit of Appeals litigation continues, and we discuss recent developments that have occured because the Indiana DOC appealed Judge Young’s ruling. Once again, the wheels of justice attempt to but the brakes on court decisions with favorable rulings for PFRs.

Finally, we analyze the latest results from the California Challenge brought by the Pacific Legal Foundation and ACSOL. Our analysis shows both good and bad news in the latest rulings, but the case is far from over. The next step could be trial or summary judgments, and it could be years before the case is settled.

Highlights

[04:25] Listener letter and explanation of how NARSOL picks cases.

[11:30] Seventh Circuit of Appeals continued litigation.

[22:15] Monetary Award disputes in the Butts County Halloween case.

[38:45] Pacific Legal Foundation/ACSOL challenge in California.

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To change things for the positive, we need to act. We are 6-7-8-900k strong. With that many people, plus their friends and family, over a million people are affected by the registry. We should be able to secure donations to hire lawyers and lobbyists to move the agenda in our favor. We need our people to be represented.