Registry Matters

[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...

[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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

[05:52] Listener question from YouTube: What are the correct vehicles to challenge the registry other than declaratory judgment? [21:57] A listener on federal supervision in Ohio was denied internet access by their PO, impacting job searches, healthcare, and education. This appears to be a district-wide issue. Can this policy be challenged given the necessity of […]

[2:44] A scammer exploited the national sex offender registry to impersonate law enforcement and extort money from a registered individual at their workplace, prompting a call for protective measures from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [9:16] Episode 299 revisits polygraphs, highlighting a listener’s experience with authorities who view them as conclusive, despite being denied access […]

[2:12] We dive into the challenges of recanted testimony in legal cases, explaining why such testimony alone often isn’t sufficient to overturn a conviction. It highlights the unreliability of recantations and the complexities they introduce for prosecutors and the courts. The discussion also covers specific circumstances under which a recantation might be considered more seriously […]

In this episode we dig deep into Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction by the New York Court of Appeals, focusing on legal aspects such as the admissibility of prior bad acts under Rule 404(b) and Molineux application. The conversation delves into the nuances of legal evidence, exploring exceptions and their implications on court trials, and emphasizing […]