With Unity Comes Change
FAC is seeking a web developer who can put together a simple database program to administer our membership. Our ability to maintain and update our member rolls is critical to our organization and we are seeking someone who can help us with this important task. If you, a family member or friend can help, please reach out to [email protected] as
Read moreIn a letter to the FDLE last week, FAC President, Gail Colletta, requested the FDLE provide a summary of the changes to the registration laws that will go into effect in the coming months. A copy of the letter can be seen by clicking the link below. We will update you with their reply. FAC_FDLE
Read moreThe National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers is doing a survey. It would be advantageous to get as many as possible that have convictions to respond: As a part of their Collateral Damage report and project, the Task Force would like to include stories from individuals who have lost their rights as a result of a plea or a guilty
Read moreImagine a glass repairman walking down the street and throwing bricks through windows, simply to get more business. In Chicago, the justice system is trying to create jobs for themselves and artificially increase recidivism rates by refusing to allow registrants to complete their Sex Offender registration and then arresting them for failure to register. This story, which was broadcast on
Read moreThe City of Stockton’s sex offender ordinance was challenged today in federal district court. The ordinance prohibits all registered citizens from loitering in or within 300 feet of public parks, libraries, and swimming pools as well as privately owned video arcades and recreational areas. “This is the tenth ordinance to be challenged in ten weeks,” stated CA RSOL president Janice Bellucci.
Read moreRecognizing that their registry is clogged and over-burdened with thousands who pose little to no risk, the California Sex Offender Management Board has recommended that they remove some low risk offenders, including approximately 900 who have not committed an offense in over 55 years, from the registry. The Board made these recommendations to a very reluctant legislature who acknowledged the
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