Registry Matters

Trying to navigate the complicated world of sex offender laws and how they affect a person forced to register?
Each week Andy and Larry discuss life on the sex offender registry and how registry laws affect those on “the list.” Our goal is to help listeners navigate the complexity of the onerous “civil, regulatory schemes” that are clearly punitive in nature.
We discuss current legal challenges to sex offender registries and answer questions from PFRs and listeners. Special guests share their insight and experiences.
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RM291: Are You Afraid Of An Invisible Boogeyman?

[1:23] Question from a listener who hopes for parole release this year and intends to challenge the Texas PFR registration statute, believing it unconstitutional like Roe vs. Wade. He perceives attorneys’ reluctance to challenge it due to fear of public... Read More

RM290: The Nuts & Bolts of the Petitioning Process in California

[1:27] Navigating the termination of sex offender registration in California involves assessing eligibility based on meeting the mandatory registration period, having no pending charges, and being classified as a “Tier Three – Lifetime” registrant. Petitioning is possible even with out-of-state... Read More

RM289: Protecting Your Liberties: Mastering the Art of Not Speaking to the Police with Chance Oberstein

In this episode of Registry Matters, we were joined by Chance Oberstein. Mr. Oberstein is a criminal attorney representing clients throughout California. Since starting practice, he has handled hundreds of cases involving misdemeanor and felony crimes at the state and... Read More

RM288: Textual Tightrope: Analyzing State Boundaries in Registry Cases

In this episode of Registry Matters, we feature The State of North Carolina v. Larry Fritsche, where the court considered whether time spent on another state’s sex offender registry counted toward the 10-year requirement for early removal from North Carolina’s... Read More

RM287: December Q&A Part 2

This is just a mishmash of questions asked by miscellaneous people. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm286-december-qa-part-2 Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to support Registry Matters with some swag: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/registry-matters Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/registry-matters/id1305039280Google... Read More

RM286: December Q&A Part 1

This is just a mishmash of questions asked by miscellaneous people. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm286-december-qa-part-1 Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymatters Join the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57 Want to support Registry Matters with some swag: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/registry-matters Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/registry-matters/id1305039280Google... Read More

RM285: The Truth Will Not Set You Free

[5:50] We criticize radio host Dan Bongino. Larry finds him mean but listens to for conspiracy updates. It recounts Bongino’s reaction to a university president’s response on harming a group and challenges him to condemn those targeting sex offenders, alleging... Read More

RM284: Legal Strategy for Registry Removal

In this episode, we introduce Bob, a first-time guest, sharing his journey of attempting removal from the sex offender registry in Georgia. Bob recounts his history, legal strategy, and challenges during court proceedings, including the unexpected introduction of a victim’s... Read More

RM283: Behind the Advocacy in Pennsylvania with Randall Hayes

PARSOL, at the forefront of advocacy, urges the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to support Judge Allison Bell Royer’s ruling in Comm. v. George Torsilieri, challenging the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). Royer found... Read More

RM282: Registry Realities: NARSOL vs. Stein’s Legal Odyssey

[3:18] Larry discusses an email sent to legislators in his state and plans to educate people on how to write to lawmakers effectively. Andy sarcastically reads a poorly written email opposing gun control legislation, highlighting its flaws. [16:16] A conversation... Read More