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

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... Read More

RM304: Sixth Circuit Ruling: What It Means for Tennessee’s Registry

[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... Read More

RM303: Targeted by Intimidation: How Scammers Exploit Registries for Fraud and Extortion

[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,... Read More

RM302: The Ethics of Castrating PFRs: Is it Ever Justified?

[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.... Read More