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So it turns out that the person that hit and killed the 3 teenagers on holloween had a prior DUI. I guess this would not have happened if there was an online registration of anyone convicted of a DUI. Let the new registration begin! If it only saves one child right?
NO on Proposition 47
Proposition 47 makes six non-violent and non-serious crimes* from felonies into misdemeanors. Makes sense for a prison system busting at the seams? Absolutely.
However, Proposition 47 keeps those offenses at the felony level for those convicted of MURDER and those required to register under PC 290.
This criminal history has no connection to the charge in question (see below) and is a cheap political ploy to get this proposition passed. Replacing a bad law with a deeply flawed one, sacrificing the rights of one group, is NOT the answer.
—– NO on 47! —–
*forgery for less than $950, check fraud for less than $950, shoplifting goods worth less than $950, having drugs for personal use, petty theft for less than $950, and receiving stolen property of less than $950
Joe, you are absolutely correct, and for the reasons you mention, I voted NO!
While I believe that in some cases some felony charges should be misdemeanors, I was repulsed by the fact that just because someone lands on the registry, that they are to be excluded. Glad to see that someone else agrees.
Well it seems that the “Ban the Box” legislation is being heeded by no one. Every job application I have filled out since July still has the question “Have you ever been convicted of a crime more serious than a traffic violation. If so, explain:” ALSO, the last job application I filled out asked this – “Are you a registered sex offender?” – even though the job for which I was applying was a position that would not be prohibited for a sex registrant to hold. What next?
I did not vote today. I refuse to be a part of this joke called democracy we have in this country. It is meaningless. I do not believe in your institutions. I do not respect the “supreme” court. They are nothing but men who have no special knowledge or magic powers. They will be dead a go to their graves with no more knowledge than you or me.
Proposition 47 passes
http://abc7.com/politics/prop-47-reducing-penalties-for-some-crimes-passes/380896/
Under Proposition 47, shoplifting, forgery, fraud, petty theft, and possession of small amounts of drugs including cocaine and heroin are among the offenses that will be treated as misdemeanors rather than felonies.
Felony convictions can still be imposed on defendants convicted of those offenses if they are registered sex offenders.
Equal Protection Lawsuit anyone?
Hey Joe,
CDCR has to keep our prisons full somehow.
That’s the only reason I can think of as to why this law included registrants.
I am trying to understand this COR thing, pertaining to my situation. I received a COR on December 9. 1997. My offense was for 288(a) and 647.6 with plea deal in May, 1989 and I never went to prison with release from probation in May, 1994. I had no offenses, of any kind, since. I am still an life time 290. What is this supposed to mean to me? Is there something I should be doing?
Has there been anymore discussion on a tier system by the Sex offender management Board.
Here is an article, in the Orange County Register, that I think whomever should transfer to the list on the CARSOL home page.
It talks about how GPS and residence restrictions/Jessica’s Law, from the perspective of the State office of the Inspector General, are major fails for RSOs
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/sex-641127-offenders-agents.html
RE Doe V. HARRIS, for which the California Supreme Court gave its decision July 1, 2013, I have a question: Why can’t I find any Ninth Circuit followup ruling based n the state high court decision?
The case was a Ninth Circuit case, case number 09-17362. The Ninth Circuit on April 2, 2011, sent its question to the California high court to consider and get back to the Ninth Circuit. The California court gave its opinion on July 1, 2013. (Bad decision!) The state court indicated the decision was an unpublished one (and so, it is not citable in subsequent cases).
I understand that the Ninth Circuit even put in writing that: “We agree to follow the answer provided by the California Supreme Court.”
OK, so the California court has provided the answer, one year and five months ago. Why is there no final ruling that I can find issued by the Ninth Circuit? I would like to see how they phrased their final ruling — especially considering there was a dissenting opinion by one state justice under which the plaintiff in this case could actually win; I presume the NInth Circuit would choose or have to follow the majority opinion.
And, did this case not get appealed to SCOTUS?
So why aren’t the cops investigating this:
“Sources directly connected to Kim tell TMZ … her issue has nothing to do with her 17-year-old sister dating a 24-year-old. In fact … we’re told Kim says she’s in the dark as to whether the relationship is even physical.”
I Have Recanting affidavit & supporting testimonial evidence as well as physical evidence to Prove My Innocence yet,,,No One will help Me..WHY?
There’s Somethin’ Way Wrong with this Picture….& It’s Not Me!
It would seem that If the System is That Overloaded they would be willing to admit their ERRORS.? Any One willing to assist Me Would be Greatly appreciated call Janice for My # & or E-Mail I have No money but I would like Justice for My Family & Myself..screwit,,My # is 530-774-3557 & I have no clue as to get this started I just Know it is a “Coram Novis” Any one with that experience Please Call Me & give me a few pointers on where & what to do so I don’t screwit Up…I’m good at that it appears..lol
I BELIEVE THAT THE SEX OFFENDER MANAGEMENT BOARD WILL NOT RELEASE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC IN REGARDS TO THE TIER SYSTEM BEING OVER HAULED. I BELIEVE THAT THEY WILL TRY TO KEEP IT AS QUIET AS POSSIBLE DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE ALL FOR IT AND WITH TO MUCH PUBLICITY IT WILL TEND TO GET INTO THE WRONG HANDS. I BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE FOUND THE SOLUTION BUT IT WILL BE DONE AS QUIETLY AS POSSIBLE. PREPARE TO NOT HEAR FROM THEM IN REGARDS OF THEIR DECISION. I BELIEVE THAT IT WILL BE IN FAVOR OF MOVING FORWARD WITH THE OVER HAUL OF THE REGISTRY AND PLAING US INTO CATEGORIES 1,2, OR 3. QUIETLY, WAHT DO YALL THINK!!!
Well, my hearing for my Certificate of Rehabilitation is scheduled for January 9th, 2015. So wish me luck.
I don’t know if it will matter to the court or not, but the conviction was for a single misdemeanor count (original charge filed by DA’s office, not pled down from a felony) for possession of CP in 2004.
Actually, my petition is being handled by the OC Public Defender’s office, so REALLY wish me luck. :-/
National City repeals restrictive law dealing with registered sex offenders
http://www.10news.com/news/national-city-repeals-sex-offender-law-11182014
Protecting the Childrenz
They are doing a h3ll of a job.
Prevalence of Child Homelessness
Based on a calculation using the most recent U.S. Department of Education’s count of homeless children in U.S. public schools and on 2013 U.S. Census data:
• 2,483,539 children experienced homelessness in the U.S. in 2013 (2.5 million).
• This represents one in every 30 children in the U.S.
• This is an historic high in the number of homeless children in the U.S.
From 2012 to 2013, the number of children experiencing homelessness annually in the U.S.:
• Increased by 8% nationally.
• Increased in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
• Increased by 10% or more in 13 states and the District of Columbia
http://new.homelesschildrenamerica.org/mediadocs/275.pdf
My family is looking to Lake Arrowhead for New Years and need to know if a 290 is allowed to visit there? This would be end of 2014 and beginning of 2015 for 1-3 days?
I would love to see a study of how many children are killed by there own parents vs any type of sex offende.
290inca, arrowhead is a,great place to be. You can stay anywhere as long is it is under 5 days in the same place., thats what I was told.
I’m a registered sex offender residing in another state but I plan to travel there with my family for 1 week next year. How long would I need to be in California on a personal vacation before triggering the requirement to register there? I couldn’t find this defined in your statutes.
Why am I such a terrible person sudenddenly. Why am I such a sick person suddenly. 6 months ago I was helping people, and making a difference. Doing 1 stupid thing, showing that I’m not perfect, has ruined my life. Do I take those pics, no. Did I post them, no. Did I erase them, yes. But no one cares. Let him be homeless don’t let him have a good job. Make him feel like dirt everyday. My Grandfather survived Nazis, I hope I can survive this.
I really am close to suicide. No job prospects, crappy housing prospects. Have to pay therapist, massive depression and no relief in sight. I’m serious.