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