“Illinois Court Strikes Sex Offender Park Ban “By MARCIE SHIELDS February 14, 2017 (CN) – An Illinois appeals court ruled that a state law making it a crime for convicted sex offenders to set foot in public parks is unconstitutional … Continued
“2016 Crime Review: A look at the effectiveness of sex offender registries “By Joshua Vaughn The Sentinel Feb 13, 2017 It may run counter to conventional wisdom, but it is exceedingly rare for a person registered as a sex offender … Continued
“Registered sex offenders see fewer places to work, live “Patrick Johnston , Times Record NewsPublished 10:45 a.m. CT Jan. 15, 2017 Almost 11 years ago, the Wichita Falls City Council chose to limit where a registered sex offender could live … Continued
“Sex offenders monitored, even after probation ends “Patrick Johnston , Times Record NewsPublished 10:28 a.m. CT Jan. 15, 2017 While a deferred adjudication or probation sentence might seem like a slap on the wrist to some, it can completely change … Continued
“Most TDCJ sex assault victims housed in just a few units, most victimized by staff “GRITS FOR BREAKFAST Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Here are a few highlights from a recent report on sexual assault in TDCJ put out by the … Continued
“Lawmaker seeks limits on sex offender homes “By John Austin CNHI State Reporter 12/10/16 AUSTIN — Small cities have trouble keeping registered sex offenders from living near schools and other places where children gather, but one lawmaker says the state … Continued
“Hartford City sex offender ordinance unconstitutionally vague “By IL StaffDecember 2, 2016 A 2008 Hartford City ordinance that restricted registered sex offenders from entering or loitering within 300 feet of broadly defined “child safety zones” is unconstitutionally vague, a federal … Continued
Breaking: Fourth Circuit holds NC premises statute unconstitutional by:rwvnral November 30, 2016 LAW, SIGNIFICANT CASES By Robin . . . In a broadly worded opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has affirmed a lower court ruling … Continued
“Sex offender registries discourage rehabilitation “By Sandy Rozek 11/25/16 12:01 AM – The Washington Examiner Ten years ago, Jeffrey Roy shared a bottle of vodka and played video games with a fourteen-year-old girl in his basement. The two engaged in … Continued
“San Antonio Four Exonerated “IN THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS OF TEXAS According to Applicants’ expert, Dr. Alexandria Doyle, the sexual-assault allegations in this case do not pass “the smell test.” This emotional response certainly captures the sense of outrage … Continued