Registry Matters
Trying to navigate the complicated world of sex offender laws and how they affect a person forced to register?
Each week Andy and Larry discuss life on the sex offender registry and how registry laws affect those on “the list.” Our goal is to help listeners navigate the complexity of the onerous “civil, regulatory schemes” that are clearly punitive in nature.
We discuss current legal challenges to sex offender registries and answer questions from PFRs and listeners. Special guests share their insight and experiences.
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In Episode 338 of Registry Matters, we unpack a string of legal twists and policy debates that underscore the complexities of our justice system: a South Carolina prosecution that collapsed for lack of proof under narrow statutory language; Maine’s bold... Read More
[03:15] Power Showers: The Debate Over Water Flow & Conservation[06:15] Art vs. Probation: Can Creativity Survive Supervision?[13:40] Navigating Confusing PFR Reporting Rules in Michigan[21:21] Challenging Missouri’s SORA: What Went Wrong?[44:48] Gorsuch and Alito: A Threat to Defendants’ Rights? https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm337-missouri-jane-doe-v-michael-turner-et-al/Email us:... Read More
We’re covering a strong case from Michigan that’s a real win for PFR. For anyone on YouTube insisting there’s never any positive news, we hope you’re tuning in—this one’s for you. Next up, we’ll revisit a follow-up question about New... Read More
[02:45] Joseph Davis’ appeal of mandatory life imprisonment without parole for repeated child pornography offenses was rejected, citing his persistent recidivism, lack of remorse, and the constitutional validity of Pennsylvania’s recidivist statute. [32:05] As the legislative session wraps up in... Read More
[2:00] The Ninth Amendment remains largely untested in challenges against restrictive registries’ impact on personal freedoms. [09:26] Wisconsin’s lifetime GPS monitoring statute for repeat sex offenders was upheld despite contested Fourth Amendment claims. [27:03] Free speech protections have limits when... Read More
In this episode of Registry Matters we cover the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the revised PFR registration system, emphasizing legislative authority over individual rights. And then we cover the expansion of federal judgeships is mired in politics, impacting case... Read More
On this episode of Registry Matters, we delve into a range of critical issues affecting individuals on the registry and those advocating for criminal justice reform. We hear from a listener navigating Missouri’s lifetime GPS monitoring system and discuss its... Read More
In this episode, we delve into pivotal legislative developments shaping justice reform across the United States. We explore North Dakota’s House Bill 1231, which offers low-risk offenders an opportunity to end their registration after seven years, signaling a shift toward... Read More
In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54]... Read More
[5:15] The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has overturned a 30-year precedent, ruling that a violation of the right to confidential attorney-client calls arises only if a defendant shows that there was realistic potential for the prosecution... Read More