Full implementation of a 6-year-old Nevada law may soon cause a dramatic increase in the number of registered sex offenders — raising questions about whether the intended punishment fits the crime.
One state lawmaker suggested dumping part of the “terrible, overly harsh law” as it applies to juvenile offenders.
Congress approved the Adam Walsh Act in 2006 as a guideline for state laws on sex crimes. The statute was intended to toughen punishment for sex offenders, including making their photos, names and addresses available to the general public.
Nevada legislators adopted most provisions of the federal law in 2007, reacting in part to concern the state could lose federal grants for law enforcement. Now, thanks to a Nevada Supreme Court decision in October, the state will likely expand the sex offender roll from the current 3,000 names by requiring anyone convicted of a felony sex crime or crimes involving children since 1956 to register. Full Article
Nevada just sold the lives of people into a life of poverty, scorn, financial instability, the young ones are now consigned to a life of misery with no chance of peace. I hope you’re proud of yourself Nevada and enjoy your money. I hope you sleep well Nevada.