RM315: Illinois Court Ruling Brings Hope for Civil Commitment Reform

[6:24] We delve into the debate over the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on originalism versus a more dynamic, evolving approach. Larry introduces a classic clip from Justice Antonin Scalia, who argues that the Constitution should be interpreted as... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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.... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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.... Read More

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,... Read More

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... Read More