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Registry Matters episodes

July 03, 2018 Episode 31 – Interview with Nick Dubin
Andy and Larry interview Nick Dubin. Nicolas (Nick) Dubin was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2004. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Oakland University, a Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities from the University of Detroit Mercy, and a Specialist Degree in Psychology and Doctor of Psychology from the Michigan School of Professional Psychology. He has authored many books on autism spectrum disorders including ‘Asperger Syndrome and Anxiety’. He is dedicated to helping those individuals on the autism spectrum receive due process and justice within the criminal justice system.
A tip to pass along from Mr Anonymous, who is a patron over at Patreon.com/registrymatters. Mr Anonymous has a suggestion: If you have changes to specifically things on the Internet, email, passwords, social media, etc. That registrants type (or write) out their changes, if there are any, and have the registry police sign, date, and copy your paper and return to registrants the original. That way, if there is any discrepancy in what you have, versus what you think you have, then you have the evidence to support that you told officer schmoe about your change.
A Tweet from Steven Yoder: The federal govt is now encouraging people to use the national sex off registry to shop for a home. Never mind the many govt-funded studies about the fallacy of proximity in sex crimes.
https://ojp.gov/ojpblog/blog-smart-nsopw.htm
Automatic sealing nears enactment in Pennsylvania – http://ccresourcecenter.org/2018/06/25/automatic-sealing-nears-enactment-in-pennsylvania/
Trump Calls for Depriving Immigrants Who Illegally Cross Border of Due Process Rights – https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/24/us/politics/trump-immigration-judges-due-process.html
President Trump on Sunday explicitly advocated for depriving undocumented immigrants of their due-process rights – https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/trump-advocates-depriving-undocumented-immigrants-of-due-process-rights/2018/06/24/dfa45d36-77bd-11e8-93cc-6d3beccdd7a3_story.html
Illinois Wants to Launch a Huge Get-Out-the-Vote Campaign—In Jails – https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2018/06/illinois-wants-to-launch-a-huge-get-out-the-vote-campaign-in-jails/
G.O.P. Blockade of Obama Nominee Pays Off in Rulings – https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/26/us/politics/travel-ban-donald-trump.html
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1 hr 38 min
June 26, 2018Episode 30 – Who Really Uses 5000 Foot Banishments
Larry and Andy talk about:
social security benefits https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
CSZFree App for android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toughlabhq.cszfree&hl=en_US
teen sexting in NC https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/crime/article212741779.html
the deeper and troubling next steps of the Judge Persky recall in CA https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/06/06/voters-remove-judge-who-sentenced-brock-turner-to-six-months-in-stanford-rape-case/
SOR reinforcing inequality https://theconversation.com/are-sex-offender-registries-reinforcing-inequality-79818
statue of limitations https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/19/magazine/should-statutes-of-limitations-for-rape-be-abolished.html
why do prosecutors oppose an misconduct pane https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2018/06/19/ny-das-association-takes-stand-against-prosecutorial-misconduct-commission/
how does risk based assessment hurt you https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2018/06/20/0621morello/
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Voicemail from William
Voicemail from Buzz
Quick discussion about social security benefits as it relates to being incarcerated

http://www.pressandjournal.com/stories/we-must-strengthen-laws-involving-sexual-predators-tom-mehaffie,34836
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1 hr 41 min
June 19, 2018 Episode 29 – Testimony, Judges and LEO Oh My!
Larry and Andy talk about a hodgepodge of subjects. After coincidentally running into each other on the Interstate, we sat down to record a rare face to face episode.
How formal do you need to be while giving testimony?
Will monitoring panels be implemented in the wake of the Judge Persky recall?
Should judges be coerced to give harsh sentences because of public opinion?
We will be fighting these battles at the state level, not the federal level. We can have success by just showing up, versus losing by default for not being represented.

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June 12, 2018 Episode 28 – Taking Bites Out Of Elephants
This is an impromptu conversation between Larry, Paul, Richard, Brenda and myself. We talked about taking bites out of elephants, how would be best achieve success, contracts and the Internet. We just let the conversation grow organically.
I sincerely hope you enjoy!
52 min
June 05, 2018Episode 27 – Interview w Mike of The Registry Report
Joining us tonight is Michael – He is the published author of several non-fiction books, a writer/researcher for NARSOL, and the executive editor of The Registry Report. He also assists NARSOL in marketing, social media, and podcasting.
Comment from listener Will:
If legislating a specifically targeted group into chronic homelessness and unemployment does NOT constitute cruel and unusual punishment, then the 8th Amendment needs to be stricken from the Constitution because there’s nothing that would shock the conscience of the public. I’d say the same thing about denying registrants safe shelter equal to that of the “respectable law-abiding public”. If telling registrants “You’re on your own. Come to my shelter and you’ll be arrested and taken to jail!” is not cruel and unusual punishment, then there’s no longer any such thing as cruel and unusual punishment. Telling registrants they can ride out the storm in the local jail is a slap in the face. Besides that, what if the jail is in range of the storm surge? What then? Is it “Oh well! Too bad, so sad for you!”
https://amp.tallahassee.com/amp/638627002
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/inmates-who-learn-trades-are-often-blocked-jobs-now-something-n877666
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nj-supreme-court-bars-retroactive-080711231.html
10 (more or less) Questions to ask an attorney you’re going to hire to represent you
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“The most satisfying thing in life is to have been able to give a large part of one’s self to others.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
1 hr 39 min
May 29, 2018 Episode 26 – How Lea Bickerton Is Helping Registrants
We are graciously joined by Lea Bickerton. Who is a practicing attorney in the Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania area @ Bickerton & Bickerton Attorneys at Law. While doing research for tonight, I discovered that you’re a multiple-time recipient of the Rising Stars award from Super Laywers.com. We’re very fortunate to have you joining us tonight
1 hr 20 min
May 22, 2018Episode 25 – Why GPS Monitoring Should Be 1 of the 7 Deadly Sins
Episode 25 – Why GPS Monitoring Should Be 1 of the 7 Deadly Sins
Larry and Andy talk about the weeks issues and listener questions and comments.
Utah sex offender laws being draconian
https://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2018/05/cobb_campaign_aide_resigns_aft.html
http://www.sj-r.com/zz/news/20180513/why-sex-offenders-in-missouri-dont-stick-around-long
http://www.abc27.com/investigators/investigations/sex-offender-i-am-not-a-monster-/1180788860
https://www.criminallegalnews.org/news/2018/may/15/ex-offender-registries-common-sense-or-nonsense/
https://www.si.com/mlb/2018/05/16/luke-heimlich-oregon-state
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/16/wisconsin-supreme-court-urged-push-lawmakers-defense-lawyer-pay/616110002/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/17/us/politics/republicans-democrats-judicial-nominations.html
https://www.vox.com/2016/7/5/12059448/sex-offender-registry
Why GPS monitoring should be 1 of the 7 deadly sins
A malfunction in the charging could land you in jail
No access to power? Could land you in jail.
Poor cell signal? Could result in being detained while proof is obtained
You could spend a week or more in jail for an unspecified violation
Spending time in jail, you could lose your job which can lead to loss of housing
The GPS.gov website sites a 16’ radius of accuracy in best conditions
“You can’t be an important and life-changing presence to some people without also being a joke and an embarrassment to others.”
-Mark Manso
1 hr 18 min
May 15, 2018 Episode 24 – Distorted and Misleading Numbers
Larry and Andy talk about:
The extremely complex residency restrictions that law enforcement have to deal with.
Inmates in Florida being put in solitary confinement for not working.
Hotels on fire, can you fire someone for being on the registry.
How to make sure you don’t rent a hotel room next to a registrant.
People up in arms about a group home in their neighborhood.
Expungement of misdemeanor offenses, eyewitness testimony is unreliable.
And last but not least – Ron Book is so angry!
Quote:
“You can’t always choose the path you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it.” ~ John O’Leary
Links:
https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/extremely-complex-sex-offender-residency-restrictions-are-challenging-to-enforce/article_ca5cac0c-4fd7-11e8-9ebc-7b85485fdce1.html
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/44378-fighting-the-fees-that-force-prisoners-to-pay-for-their-incarceration
http://myfox8.com/2018/05/06/man-accused-of-trying-to-burn-several-sex-offenders-to-death-at-motel/amp
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/can-you-fire-someone-for-being-a-sex-80753/
https://www.nbcchicago.com/investigations/What-to-Do-to-Make-Sure-Your-Family-Doesnt-Rent-a-Motel-Room-Next-to-a-Sex-Offender-481976461.html
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/residents-angered-by-group-of-sex-offenders-former-criminals-moving-into-oakland-county-home
http://ccresourcecenter.org/2018/05/08/new-expungement-legislation-maryland-and-oklahoma/
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-eyewitness-testimony-20180508-story.html
http://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article210870679.html
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Sex-Offender-Sues-Stafford-County-School-Board-482331291.html
https://youtu.be/D_rsvXYMFp8
Quote:
“You can’t always choose the path you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it.” ~ John O’Leary
Recorded 2018/05/12
1 hr 35 min
May 08, 2018 Episode 23 – Acquitted But Guilty Anyway
Episode 23
2018/05/05
We have a guest joining us tonight. Joshua B Hoe. Josh is the co-host of the podcast Decarceration Nation which is a podcast about radically changing the way America does criminal justice. He’s recently interviewed gubernatorial candidates in Michigan and book authors on CJ reform. Josh is also a published author. And hard charging his Bars2Ballots campaign.
https://medium.com/@ypsifactj/bars2ballots-4b5f29a5b64b
From NorthJersy.com: Bill Cosby verdict sends ‘strong message’ to victims, NJ experts say
Judge O’Neill allowed for five other accusers to testify as prior bad act witnesses during the retrial, explained Levy. Although prior bad acts are generally not admissible, there are exceptions, he said. “None of these prior bad acts were proven in court,” said Levy. “That’s going to be on this issue of appeal.”
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/crime/2018/04/27/bill-cosby-verdict-sends-strong-message-experts-say/556363002/
From Criminal Legal News: The Sex Offender Registry: It’s Not What You Think
Sandi, a board member of NARSOL provides a lot of information about the misinformation of what the registry is. Including 40% on the registry committed their crimes as juveniles, for things like ‘mooning’ or ‘playing doctor’. She also presents evidence that 70% of those on the registry would be considered the lowest level of risk followed by 20% fo moderate risk and only 10% would be considered the highest risk.
https://www.criminallegalnews.org/news/2018/apr/19/sex-offender-registry-its-not-what-you-think/
From Maine Public.com – Maine Towns Allowed To Ban Sex Offenders From Parks, Fields
A new law allows municipalities to prohibit sex offenders from coming within 750 feet of such property. Officials in Madawaska had argued that state law only allowed municipalities to ban such individuals who come near property leased to nonprofits.
http://mainepublic.org/post/maine-towns-allowed-ban-sex-offenders-parks-fields
From Missourinet.com – Missouri Supreme Court hears case on prosecutor who targeted letter writers in sexual assault case
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers joined together to submit a Friend of the Court document in support of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel’s proposal to impose sanctions on Prosecutor Zahnd.
https://www.missourinet.com/2018/05/02/missouri-supreme-court-hears-case-on-prosecutor-who-targeted-letter-writers-in-sexual-assault-case/
From The PBS Newshour – Missouri public defenders are overloaded with hundreds of cases while defendants wait in jail. The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees every American facing trial the right to a lawyer, even if they cannot afford one. But across the country, the public defender system is being stretched to the breaking point, and Missouri may be ground zero.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/missouri-public-defenders-are-overloaded-with-hundreds-of-cases-while-defendants-wait-in-jail
1 hr 32 min
May 01, 2018Episode 22 – What The Heck Is 404b
Episode 22
2018/04/29
This is an opinion piece From The Hill written by Jesse Kelley. The Sex Offender Registry: Vengeful, unconstitutional and due for full repeal
http://thehill.com/opinion/criminal-justice/376668-the-sex-offender-registry-vengeful-unconstitutional-and-due-for-full
If 95% of people in prison will be released, why is it that we saddle them with such hardship. This isn’t just an SO issue, although the punishment is more harsh for them. What is the long term gain for society to put one group of people in the dirt for eternity?
Does SORNA violate the constitution?
Is it OK to violate the constitution in favor of public safety?
Does this pass the rational basis test?
Does it violate due process having to register for life. I’m taking their side and assuming that you do have a higher risk of reoffending
Do you have a right to privacy? The right to be more or less anonymous?
From the Washington Post Opinion: ‘The Watch’ blog: Behind the scenes, prosecutor lobbies wield immense power. The state’s defense attorneys and their assistants have a long history of Brady violations, including in death-sentence cases, and it it has one of the highest wrongful conviction rates in America.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2018/04/23/behind-the-scenes-prosecutor-lobbies-wield-immense-power/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.556d5baf538d
Isn’t it conflict of interest to have the group in charge of prosecuting crimes, also then responsible for what becomes a crime? Not different from the prison guard lobby, or the sheriff’s association lobbying to make xyz a crime. It is in their interest to have more things crime to further entrench their position, their need.
Is there a problem for these groups to have people paid w/ taxpayer funds? Isn’t in their interest to have a safer society?
Brady Violations are where the prosecution withholds evidence that could sway the decision in court
From The New York Times: Voting Laws for Felons Can Be Hard to Follow. Here’s an Overview.
It is up to states – not the federal government – to say whether convicted felons can vote, and which ones, and when. So the rules for convicted criminals can change, sometimes drastically, from one state to the next. (The issue can be knotty within states, too: This past week, New York’s governor announced plans to sidestep a resistant State Legislature to give the vote to felons on parole.) It’s a lot to keep track of, but here’s an overview of where states stand – at least for now – on felons’ voting rights.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/21/us/felony-voting-rights-law.html
How many people have a felony record in the US? Maybe ~8%
Some states ban people for life for any felony. Others, you can continue to vote while you are in prison.
Is there evidence to support that this is to further disenfranchise minority voters? Jim Crow?
From The Washington Post: Justice reforms take hold, the inmate population plummets and Philadelphia closes a notorious jail. The American criminal justice system’s gradual realization that too many people are in jail needlessly just got a large, visible boost from the city of Philadelphia. The city announced last week that it would close its notorious 91-year-old House of Correction jail because reforms begun two years ago have dropped the city’s jail population by 3
1 hr 24 min