Comments on: 9th Circuit issues conflicting decision.

By: fac-admin

fac-admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 11:42:02 +0000

In reply to Derek W Logue of OnceFallen.com.

Thanks Derek.

It still will boil down to whether “the registry” and ones presence on the registry constitutes punishment. The enhanced restrictions that have been added (and will continue to be piled on) become part and parcel to the requirement of sex offender registration.

By: Derek W Logue of OnceFallen.com

Derek W Logue of OnceFallen.com — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 00:34:10 +0000

It isn’t a conflicting decision.

SCOTUS ruled the act of registration in and of itself isn’t punitive.

The 6th Circuit didn’t rule the mere act of registration is punitive, but HOW the registry was administered that is punitive.

The 9th Circuit ruled that the act of registration in itself isn’t punishment. It wasn’t an argument on HOW the law was administered.

Thus, it isn’t a conflicting decision. It is splitting hairs but strict legalists will point that out.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:11:39 +0000

In reply to mark. Six months in jail. Ten year probation. BUT as news says has to register for life. Sounding like punishment.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 22:06:41 +0000

Teacher in California not required to register. To much punishment for her? Seems punishment for sentencing. Considered punishment by the public and media.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 21:35:27 +0000

He only got six months in jail. Ten yeah probation. BUT He’ll have to register as a sex offender for Life. As media considered punishment. Every year since my probation completed. There has been more added states and public punishment then the last.