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The complete Registry Matters archive.

  • RM314: Civil Regulation or Punishment? The Implications of MO-SORA

    RM314: Civil Regulation or Punishment? The Implications of MO-SORA

    In this episode, we dive into a challenging Missouri Supreme Court decision affecting the PFR community, revisit last week’s discussion on banishment, and update you on a key case in Alabama argued before the Eleventh Circuit. Chance returns with news from California on progress in parole and treatment, and we also discuss a recent press…

  • RM313: Constitutional Challenges and the NC Sex Offender Registry

    RM313: Constitutional Challenges and the NC Sex Offender Registry

    In this episode, we analyze how The Fourth US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld North Carolina’s sex offender registration law, rejecting claims it violates the constitutional prohibition against ex post facto punishment. Despite criticism from advocacy groups citing harsh restrictions and banishment-like effects, the court deemed the law a civil measure, affirming the trial court’s…

  • RM312: Michigan’s Registry Ruling: Cruel or Unusual?

    RM312: Michigan’s Registry Ruling: Cruel or Unusual?

    [5:56] Larry addressed accusations against Dan Bongino [22:58] In the Michigan Supreme Court case People v. Lyman, the court ruled that applying the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) to non-sexual offenses violates Michigan’s constitutional prohibition against cruel or unusual punishment. The case originated from Cora Lyman’s convictions, including torture and unlawful imprisonment, without any sexual…

  • RM311: Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction, Vacates Overbroad Probation Conditions

    RM311: Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction, Vacates Overbroad Probation Conditions

    In this episode, we analyze a case from the Georgia Court of Appeals, focusing on conditions of supervision and the sufficiency of evidence. We also revisit Mississippi’s disenfranchisement of felons, highlighting its egregious nature. Additionally, we debunk a claim by a presidential candidate about rising crime rates in the U.S. through our educational segment. In…

  • RM310: Mississippi’s Strict Voting Laws: An Archaic Stance

    RM310: Mississippi’s Strict Voting Laws: An Archaic Stance

    [12:38] In this episode, Andy, Larry, and Chance discuss a recent case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Mississippi regarding the restoration of voting rights. Mississippi has some of the strictest disenfranchisement laws in the U.S., which bar individuals convicted of certain felonies from voting. The court’s majority upheld the state’s law, stating…

  • RM309: First Amendment Rights Under Fire: The Battle in Kentucky

    RM309: First Amendment Rights Under Fire: The Battle in Kentucky

    [7:05] Robert, wrote a letter asking if a 2004 court order, which omitted mention of probation, supersedes his 2002 plea agreement that included indefinite supervised probation. The response clarified that a plea agreement is a binding contract, and the state can correct clerical errors even after many years. Therefore, Robert’s probation condition remains enforceable, and…

  • RM308: Live From The NARSOL 2024 Conference in Atlanta

    RM308: Live From The NARSOL 2024 Conference in Atlanta

    We hosted a live studio audience recording of the podcast attended by “8,000” people. It was a great time. Thank you to everyone for coming out and having fun at the NARSOL conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • RM307: Innocence Denied: The Unseen Scars of Wrongful Conviction

    RM307: Innocence Denied: The Unseen Scars of Wrongful Conviction

    In this episode of Registry Matters, we explore a range of critical legal issues and legislative updates. We start with a discussion on a court ruling that bars a wrongfully imprisoned man from suing officials due to immunity protections. Next, we delve into the implications of California’s Tiered Registry Law for PFRs, emphasizing legislative intent…

  • RM306: Putting the Jack Back in the Box After a Criminal Conviction

    RM306: Putting the Jack Back in the Box After a Criminal Conviction

    In this episode, we don’t have any cases to discuss, but we do have some compelling content. Initially, I planned to talk about a complaint filed by the ACLU in New York regarding proximity restrictions, but I didn’t have the energy. Tonight, we have some listener questions to address. One question comes from an attorney…

  • RM305: ASORCNA and the Courts: A Convoluted Legal Saga

    RM305: ASORCNA and the Courts: A Convoluted Legal Saga

    In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the McGuire case and its challenge to Alabama’s Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act (ASORCNA). We explore the key provisions contested as unconstitutional, including residency, employment, loitering, ID, and internet dissemination regulations. Join us as we navigate through the court’s lengthy 162-page opinion, discuss the…