Court Cases

Doe vs. Smith (US Supreme Court)

Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 (2003), was a court case in the United States which questioned the constitutionality of the Alaska Sex Offender Registration Act’s retroactive requirements. [pdf]

• Doe vs Smith (2003) – Wikipedia
• Transcript
• Doe vs Smith (2003) – SCOTUS Opinions
  Held: Because the Alaska Sex Offender Registration Act is nonpunitive, its retroactive application does not violate the Ex Post Facto Clause. Pp. 4—18.

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Doe vs. Harris (California)

“Whether, under California law, the default rule of contract interpretation is (a) that the law in effect at the time of a plea agreement binds the parties, or (b) that the terms of a plea agreement may be affected by changes in law.”

• Doe vs. Harris (California Court of Appeals – 9th Circuit)
• California Courts Main Page (includes docket)
• Answer Brief on the Merits – Jan 6, 2012
• DECISION (July 1, 2013)

Residency Restrictions Cases

…also see Residency Restrictions Resources Page

• IN RE E.J. (2010)
• PEOPLE v. DRYG (2012)
• IN RE TAYLOR (2012) News