Today I became painfully aware of the failing of registry advocate groups not to get pertinent information and press that that information is extremely important to defense attorneys. This realization comes about because of a simple statement by judge Judge…
Politicians can’t reform the Criminal Justice System when they don’t even know what it does
There are plenty of things to laugh about regarding this weekend’s “Conservative Political Action Conference”, but I actually read a positive CPAC-related story. I have to admit, it just feels odd spotlighting a Florida politician with good intentions trying to…
Recording Police Officers or Any Public Official
A patchwork of state laws applies to recording the communications of others, including wiretapping and eavesdropping laws. These laws may impose liability for recording audio of a conversation without the consent of one or more parties, or for making secret…
Words have Power.
It’s time for a fact check. All advocates need to get on the same page. Our information is misleading and many times incorrect. For example of the new sex crimes that are committed those that are done by first-time offenders,…
Probation and Parole The Real Story
The American Probation and Parole association was first conceived in Houston, Texas during 1974, but did not find it’s place until August 19th 1975 in Louisville, Kentucky as part of the American Congress of Corrections. The Original idea behind the…
When Hate Speech Leads to Violence
I recently received an email from the wife of a person listed on the public sex offense registry in a small town in Washington State. She was immensely concerned about seeing a pickup truck parked at a local business sporting…