Episode Archive - Registry Matters

“Malone’s Appeal: Lifetime Registration Under SORA Challenged in Michigan Courts” – This podcast delves into the legal battle of Kenneth Malone, who appealed his lifelong registration under the Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) in Michigan. Despite Malone’s argument that this constituted cruel and unusual punishment, the Court of Appeals upheld his registration. Andy and Larry […] The post RM278: Lifelong Registration vs. Justice: The Malone Story appeared first on Registry Matters.

In this episode, we discuss the Clements v. State of Florida case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Andy is intrigued by the case and wonders why Larry waited until the last minute to discuss it. Larry explains that he only learned about it recently. They delve into the details of the case, where Clements […] The post RM277: Supreme Court Showdown – Is He REALLY ‘In Custody’? appeared first on Registry Matters.

In this episode of Registry Matters: In a recent Connecticut case, a federal judge ruled in favor of sex offender James Cornelio, stating that the state’s law mandating disclosure of online aliases and email addresses violated his First Amendment rights. Judge Jeffrey Meyer acknowledged that while the law didn’t outright ban speech, it inhibited Cornelio’s […] The post RM276: Challenging Connecticut: PFRs Fight for Online Privacy appeared first on Registry Matters.

In a 6-3 decision, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that “judicial clemency” does not exempt sex offenders from registration. The doctrine, established in 1965, allowed courts to dismiss charges and penalties after probation. Danny Richard Lane’s case exemplifies the issue; though he believed judicial clemency cleared his duty to register, the court ruled […] The post RM275: Locked In Unless Innocent In Texas appeared first on Registry Matters.

This is a deep dive into Montana v. Richard Hinman case, which was decided by the Montana Supreme Court. They discuss the background of the case, the retroactive application of the Sexual or Violent Offender Registration Act (SVORA), and its constitutionality in relation to ex post facto punishment. They also emphasize the significant changes in […] The post RM274: Exposing SVORA’s Secrets: The Montana Supreme Court Verdict appeared first on Registry Matters.

Tonight, we’re not dealing with any cases to dissect, so we’ll be focusing on other activities. We do, however, have a case from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals that concerns civil commitment. We’ve also got some articles and comments to discuss. [4:51] A listener expresses gratitude for addressing their issue and questions the possibility […] The post RM273: Dark Secrets of FCI Dublin: The Tale of Sexual Exploitation appeared first on Registry Matters.

Here are some additional points that were raised in the text: [18:31] Question about a PFR moving to Georgia. [25:52] Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling gives hope to offenders on lifetime GPShttps://captimes.com/news/community/wisconsin-supreme-court-ruling-gives-hope-to-offenders-on-lifetime-gps/article_2b054c54-1860-5761-93ff-cc04f1395719.html https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm272-wisconsin-supreme-court-determined-the-meaning-of-separate-occasions/ Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RegistryMatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to […] The post RM272: Wisconsin Supreme Court Determined The Meaning Of “Separate Occasions” appeared first on Registry Matters.

In this episode, Andy and Larry discuss the case of Does v. Raúl Labrador, attorney general of Idaho, which involves a challenge to Idaho’s Sexual Offender Registration Notification and Community Right-to-Know Act (Idaho SORA). The plaintiffs in the case are six individuals who were charged or convicted before 2006 and are required to register for […] The post RM271: Unpacking Idaho SORA: Examining the Case of Does v. Raúl Labrador appeared first on Registry Matters.

Live before a studio audience recording of the show from the annual NARSOL Conference in Houston Texas The post RM270: Live Recording – NARSOL Conference 2023 appeared first on Registry Matters.

Andy and Larry discuss a gun case from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals that connects to registry issues. Bryan Range, who pleaded guilty to a nonviolent misdemeanor in 1995, was prohibited from possessing a firearm due to federal law. Range challenged the law’s constitutionality, claiming it violated his Second Amendment rights. The District Court […] The post RM269: How a False Food Stamps Claim Connects to Gun Rights and Registry Issues! appeared first on Registry Matters.

In this episode, Andy and Larry discuss a case before the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that has already been decided. The plaintiffs in the case sought damages from high-ranking Michigan officials, alleging that they oversaw and failed to stop unconstitutional actions by the police. The district court initially dismissed the complaint on various grounds, […] The post RM268: Sixth Circuit Quickly Affirms Dismissal of Class Action Filed by Registrants in Michigan appeared first on Registry Matters.

In this episode, we delve into the complex intersection of sex offender registration laws and international travel. Our guest, Larry, seeks advice on his ability to travel internationally as a pilot without providing advance notice to sex offender registration authorities. The initial response suggests that there are no legal barriers to such travel, as the […] The post RM267: Adam Walsh Act and International Travel: Debunking Myths appeared first on Registry Matters.

Learn about negotiated plea deals and defense strategies in high-profile cases from this podcast discussion. The hosts explore the case of former police officer Joshua D., accused of child solicitation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and discuss the challenges of negotiating a plea deal in a high-profile case. They also share strategies […] The post RM266: The Albuquerque Police Officer Sex Case: A Case Study in Negotiated Pleas appeared first on Registry Matters.

The conversation is about the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision and how it can be confusing. The issue was raised by a question in the Legal Corner about a person who was transferred from Arizona to New Mexico and did not receive a review hearing after five years of supervision, as mandated by New […] The post RM265: Demystifying the Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision appeared first on Registry Matters.

On Registry Matters 264, we dive into a case where the Wyoming Supreme Court has ruled that the Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) overstepped its authority by requiring a Casper man to register as a sex offender 20 years after he was convicted of a misdemeanor sexual battery charge in Georgia. The court found […] The post RM264: Wyoming Supreme Court Rules Against DCI in Sex Offender Registration Case appeared first on Registry Matters.

Most people who have to register for a sexual offense think the registry seems like punishment. But is it “cruel and unusual” punishment? Making it difficult for individuals to find places they can live seems cruel. Some of the restraints placed upon registrants seem cruel as well. And it is unusual that individuals would have […] The post RM263: Cruel and Unusual Punishment Is not Punishment appeared first on Registry Matters.

The Static-99 is the most commonly used tool for sex offender risk assessment. Although many states are moving away from using risk-based assessments to offense-based models so they can comply with the Federal Adam Walsh act, some states still use assessments like the Static-99. A case from Rhode Island centers on another risk-based assessment tool, […] The post RM262: Risk for Reoffense – Who Decides? appeared first on Registry Matters.

Police stings, where officers go into adult chat rooms and pretend to be an under-aged person, continue to be an important topic. A member of CAGE (Citizens Against Government Entrapment) is our guest. We cover a range of topics, including sentencing guidelines, constitutional issues, and are police stings entrapment if law enforcement is pretending to […] The post RM261: Police Stings–Preying on Human Emotions Works appeared first on Registry Matters.

Today’s podcasts focuses on plea deals and whether a person should take one. The Plea Bargain Task Force studied the plea deal system for several years. It concluded that the plea deal system needs to be more fairer and more transparent. What would that look like? For one, defendants should be made aware of the […] The post RM260: Behind the Broken Promise of Plea Bargains appeared first on Registry Matters.

We devote much of the show to good news out of Rhode Island, where a federal judge ruled that residency restrictions that were applied retroactively are unconstitutional. The Rhode Island law would have required tier-three PFRs to move out of the expanded residency zone, even if they owned a home within it. The judge saw […] The post RM259: Federal Judge Blocks Expanded Residency Restrictions in Rhode Island appeared first on Registry Matters.