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Registry Matters

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    The Registry Matters podcast is a thought-provoking and informative show that tackles the complex issues surrounding the sex offender registry. Led by knowledgeable hosts, including attorney Larry Neely, this podcast delves into the legal challenges and social implications of the registry. Even for those who are not directly affected by it, this podcast sheds light on the erosion of civil liberties and personal freedoms happening in society today. By addressing these issues head-on, The Registry Matters serves as an important platform for discussion and awareness.

    One of the best aspects of The Registry Matters is its ability to approach a sensitive topic with nuance and depth. The hosts take the time to explain complicated legal concepts related to the sex offender registry, ensuring that listeners can understand these issues even if they are not familiar with them. This dedication to educating their audience sets this podcast apart from others and allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, through interviews and examinations of various issues, The Registry Matters brings attention to topics that are often overlooked or misrepresented in mainstream media.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential drawback is that it may not appeal to everyone due to its specific focus on the sex offender registry. Some listeners may prefer podcasts that cover a wider range of topics or those with more diverse content. However, it is important to note that The Registry Matters fills an important gap in discussions surrounding this controversial issue, providing valuable insights for those interested in learning more about its impact on individuals' rights and liberties.

    In conclusion, The Registry Matters podcast offers a unique and much-needed platform for discussing the sex offender registry and its broader societal implications. Through insightful analysis, interviews with experts, and an educational approach, this podcast sheds light on a complicated issue often misunderstood or ignored by mainstream media. By encouraging conversation about these topics, The Registry Matters takes an important step towards addressing the erosion of personal freedom in society. Whether you are personally affected by the registry or simply interested in understanding its consequences, this podcast provides a valuable resource for learning and engagement.



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    Latest episodes from Registry Matters

    RM343: Mastering the Art of Legislative Lobbying

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 54:07


    Ohio's House Bill 102 proposes expanding housing and movement restrictions for registered individuals near their victims, sparking concerns over implementation and fairness. MAIN POINTS: TAKEAWAYS:

    RM342: Habeas Corpus: The Right That Keeps You Out of the Dungeon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 50:32


    This episode dives deep into the principle of habeas corpus—your legal shield against unlawful detention—while also tackling major issues in criminal justice today. We examine habeas corpus from its origins in English law to its role in protecting civil liberties and due process in modern America. Then, we explore efforts to support formerly incarcerated individuals...

    RM341: 10 Reasons Why the Registry Is a Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 57:01


    Rhode Island allows out-of-state registry service to count toward its shorter, ten-year registry period. Registry listings become static and outdated once a person moves to another state. The theory that interstate registration clauses limit obligations only to those registered elsewhere is flawed; equal protection arguments are more viable. News segment highlights a loophole allowing certain...

    RM340: Kentucky's Social Media Law for Sex Offenders: A First Amendment Showdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 53:08


    [0:00] Intro [1:41] A Kentucky law requiring certain convicted offenders to use their legal names on social media faces First Amendment challenges and legal debate over its constitutionality and narrow tailoring. [13:45] A California legislative debate emerged over whether to make soliciting 16- and 17-year-olds for sex a felony, raising concerns about fairness, enforcement, and...

    RM339: Blanket Bans Busted: Alabama's One-Size-Fits-All Rule Fails 11th Circuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 50:03


    Fear of authoritarian targeting PFRs; Determined ex-PFRs can succeed remotely; Eleventh Circuit finds Alabama law overbroad; state must allow individualized review for parents’ rights; DOJ ends PREA funding, increases prison sexual abuse risks. [0:00] Intro[03:08] Could Trump Target PFRs? Exploring Fears and Reality[11:16] Navigating Parole Restrictions: Surviving Michigan's PFR Policies[18:10] Alabama’s Parenting Ban: When Rights...

    RM338: Plea Bargains: Justice Served or Justice Sold?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 49:58


    In Episode 338 of Registry Matters, we unpack a string of legal twists and policy debates that underscore the complexities of our justice system: a South Carolina prosecution that collapsed for lack of proof under narrow statutory language; Maine's bold Legislative Document 1215 and its drive to preempt local sex‑offender restrictions; the murky world of...

    RM337: Missouri – Jane Doe v. Michael Turner, et al

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 52:59


    [03:15] Power Showers: The Debate Over Water Flow & Conservation[06:15] Art vs. Probation: Can Creativity Survive Supervision?[13:40] Navigating Confusing PFR Reporting Rules in Michigan[21:21] Challenging Missouri’s SORA: What Went Wrong?[44:48] Gorsuch and Alito: A Threat to Defendants’ Rights? https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm337-missouri-jane-doe-v-michael-turner-et-al/Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the Discord server: https://discord.gg/6FnxwAQm57Want to support Registry Matters with some...

    RM336: John Does et al., v Gretchen Whitmer et al

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 59:02


    We're covering a strong case from Michigan that's a real win for PFR. For anyone on YouTube insisting there's never any positive news, we hope you're tuning in—this one's for you. Next up, we'll revisit a follow-up question about New Mexico from last week, and we've also got an intriguing query from Arizona. And if...

    RM335: Mandatory Life Sentences for CP Offenses in Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 52:11


    [02:45] Joseph Davis' appeal of mandatory life imprisonment without parole for repeated child pornography offenses was rejected, citing his persistent recidivism, lack of remorse, and the constitutional validity of Pennsylvania’s recidivist statute. [32:05] As the legislative session wraps up in New Mexico, we discuss various legislative outcomes related to prison reform, judicial proposals, and criminal...

    RM334: Public Safety vs. Privacy: The Legal Battle Over Wisconsin’s Lifetime GPS Monitoring Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 50:33


    [2:00] The Ninth Amendment remains largely untested in challenges against restrictive registries' impact on personal freedoms. [09:26] Wisconsin’s lifetime GPS monitoring statute for repeat sex offenders was upheld despite contested Fourth Amendment claims. [27:03] Free speech protections have limits when laws restrict solicitation by individuals under public reporting obligations. [36:23] The California Court of Appeal...

    RM333: From Lifetime Registration to Tiered Systems: The SORA Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 42:23


    In this episode of Registry Matters we cover the South Carolina Supreme Court upheld the revised PFR registration system, emphasizing legislative authority over individual rights. And then we cover the expansion of federal judgeships is mired in politics, impacting case resolution and judicial efficiency. [3:58] The South Carolina Supreme Court case McSwain challenges the constitutionality...

    RM332: Are Residency Rules Punitive? Decoding Oklahoma's Latest Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 50:17


    [0:00] Announcer[02:31] The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against Donaldson, affirming the constitutionality of residency restrictions for PFRs despite his arguments.[34:52] The Illinois Registry Controversy: A Legal Examination of Due Process Rights for RegistrantsThe Illinois State Police may lack the required procedures for correcting errors on registrant information. https://www.registrymatters.co/podcast/rm332-are-residency-rules-punitive-decoding-oklahomas-latest-rulingEmail us: registrymatterscast@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/registrymattersJoin the...

    RM331: Reform from the Inside: A PFR's Voice in Advocacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 60:26


    On this episode of Registry Matters, we delve into a range of critical issues affecting individuals on the registry and those advocating for criminal justice reform. We hear from a listener navigating Missouri's lifetime GPS monitoring system and discuss its constitutional implications, drawing comparisons to past Supreme Court rulings. We also explore the broader challenges...

    RM330: Courtroom Clarity: Nebraska Supreme Court Weighs in on SORA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 49:20


    In this episode of Registry Matters, we cover a range of critical legal topics affecting the registry community. Michael shares his prison release plans and seeks guidance on property management challenges faced by returning citizens, with a focus on Texas laws. We also discuss a Nebraska Supreme Court ruling that found insufficient evidence to convict...

    RM329: Compelled Speech? Florida's Driver's License Case Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 54:06


    In this episode, we delve into pivotal legislative developments shaping justice reform across the United States. We explore North Dakota’s House Bill 1231, which offers low-risk offenders an opportunity to end their registration after seven years, signaling a shift toward rehabilitation. Kathleen Hamrick joins us to unpack Washington state bills addressing the oversight of police...

    RM328: A Double-Edged Sword: Risk-Based Classifications and Public Perception

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 50:49


    On this episode of Registry Matters, we dive into a range of critical topics affecting registrants and broader legal landscapes. We explore potential constitutional challenges to travel reporting requirements for PFRs, examining their implications on free speech and personal rights. Next, we dissect a recent Massachusetts case that highlights the complexities and challenges of risk-based...

    RM327: Iowa Supreme Court sides with PFR

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 48:48


    In this episode, we cover Legal gray areas and online behavior, Feller’s registration lifetime requirement modified, and rehabilitation through a tiered system [2:34] The legal interpretations of online behavior regulations for high-risk offenders highlight uncertainties around social media engagement. [13:54] The Iowa Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, allowing John Feller to end his lifetime...

    RM326: Attorney-Client Privilege: Proving Prejudice Is Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 37:42


    [5:15] The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit has overturned a 30-year precedent, ruling that a violation of the right to confidential attorney-client calls arises only if a defendant shows that there was realistic potential for the prosecution to benefit from listening to communication. Leave voicemail: 747-227-4477 Email us: registrymatterscast@gmail.com Support us on...

    RM325: 10 Years for a Mistake: A Mother’s Fight for Her Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 61:51


    In today’s episode, we delve into two compelling and thought-provoking topics. First, we examine the complex and controversial issues surrounding law enforcement’s use of entrapment strategies and the pursuit of cases with questionable or limited evidence, particularly in accusations of sex crimes and historical allegations. Later, we discuss the troubling case of a Maryland college...

    RM324: New York Registry Rules: No Credit for Time in Other States

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 50:56


    In this week's episode, we're diving into an intriguing case from the New York Court of Appeals. Plus, stick around for a sneak peek at an upcoming episode I'm working on all about international travel. Oh, and just a heads-up—no articles this time because, honestly, I'm keeping things short today. And no general rules for...

    RM323: FL's New PFR Law: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 48:13


    [3:25] In this segment, we explore Florida's new PFR law, HB 1235. We break down the significant changes, discuss their implications for registrants, and examine the broader impact on civil rights and compliance. Join us for an in-depth conversation about the future of PFR laws in Florida and what these updates mean for everyone involved....

    RM322: Reimagining Justice: Key Takeaways from PARSOL’s Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 55:25


    RM321: When Judges Go Rogue: A Look at West Virginia’s Latest PFR Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 46:39


    In this episode, we dive into three thought-provoking cases highlighting issues within the justice and parole systems. First, Larry updates us on an 87-year-old man with dementia facing repeated charges despite being unfit for trial, underscoring judicial inefficiencies and the need for accountability. Next, we explore a West Virginia case where a man disputes his...

    RM320: The Power of Our Vote in Justice Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 50:49


    In this episode, we've got some good news to kick things off with a letter from Richard, which you can find in DropBox. I also want to dive into a PFR case I've been working on here in New Mexico. Plus, we've got a long segment lined up on the importance of knowing where candidates...

    RM319: ‘Shall’ vs ‘May’: How Legal Language Shapes Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 54:18


    [3:15] We discuss the former Fox News host’s support for the Adam Walsh Act (AWA) and the irony surrounding his dismissal from the network over sexual harassment allegations. They transition into a broader discussion on marijuana legalization, noting the host's misleading claims about Kamala Harris’s stance on forcing states to legalize marijuana. Larry draws a […]

    RM318: Missouri's Halloween Sign Law Falls: A Major PFR Victory!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 52:19


    In this episode, we analyze a recent court decision from the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Missouri regarding a law requiring PFRs (people required to register) to post signs at their homes on Halloween stating “No candy or treats at this residence.” The plaintiff, Thomas L. Sanderson, challenged the statute, arguing […]

    RM317: The Truth About Probation Transfers: Breaking Down the Legal Maze

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 54:32


    In this episode, we explore various topics, starting with clips from Justice Antonin Scalia on strict interpretation and self-governance. They then tackle misleading statistics used by organizations like “Find the Children” to instill fear, highlighting the importance of critical thinking. The episode also delves into the significance of legislative elections in shaping criminal justice and […]

    RM316: People v. Malbry: Registry Relief Gets Tougher in California

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 64:13


    In this episode, we're diving into a pivotal legal update from the Second Appellate District in California. The recent case of People v. Malbry has sparked significant debate regarding sex offender registry petitions. We'll explore how this decision, which upholds the denial of a petition from a convicted offender, may influence the petitioning process moving […]

    RM315: Illinois Court Ruling Brings Hope for Civil Commitment Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 63:17


    [6:24] We delve into the debate over the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, focusing on originalism versus a more dynamic, evolving approach. Larry introduces a classic clip from Justice Antonin Scalia, who argues that the Constitution should be interpreted as it was written over 200 years ago. The conversation explores how this viewpoint influences judicial […]

    RM314: Civil Regulation or Punishment? The Implications of MO-SORA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 65:08


    In this episode, we dive into a challenging Missouri Supreme Court decision affecting the PFR community, revisit last week’s discussion on banishment, and update you on a key case in Alabama argued before the Eleventh Circuit. Chance returns with news from California on progress in parole and treatment, and we also discuss a recent press […]

    RM313: Constitutional Challenges and the NC Sex Offender Registry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 56:21


    In this episode, we analyze how The Fourth US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld North Carolina’s sex offender registration law, rejecting claims it violates the constitutional prohibition against ex post facto punishment. Despite criticism from advocacy groups citing harsh restrictions and banishment-like effects, the court deemed the law a civil measure, affirming the trial court’s […]

    RM312: Michigan’s Registry Ruling: Cruel or Unusual?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 73:30


    [5:56] Larry addressed accusations against Dan Bongino [22:58] In the Michigan Supreme Court case People v. Lyman, the court ruled that applying the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) to non-sexual offenses violates Michigan's constitutional prohibition against cruel or unusual punishment. The case originated from Cora Lyman’s convictions, including torture and unlawful imprisonment, without any sexual […]

    RM311: Court of Appeals Affirms Conviction, Vacates Overbroad Probation Conditions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 58:08


    In this episode, we analyze a case from the Georgia Court of Appeals, focusing on conditions of supervision and the sufficiency of evidence. We also revisit Mississippi’s disenfranchisement of felons, highlighting its egregious nature. Additionally, we debunk a claim by a presidential candidate about rising crime rates in the U.S. through our educational segment. In […]

    RM310: Mississippi’s Strict Voting Laws: An Archaic Stance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 62:48


    [12:38] In this episode, Andy, Larry, and Chance discuss a recent case from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Mississippi regarding the restoration of voting rights. Mississippi has some of the strictest disenfranchisement laws in the U.S., which bar individuals convicted of certain felonies from voting. The court’s majority upheld the state’s law, stating […]

    RM309: First Amendment Rights Under Fire: The Battle in Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 61:39


    [7:05] Robert, wrote a letter asking if a 2004 court order, which omitted mention of probation, supersedes his 2002 plea agreement that included indefinite supervised probation. The response clarified that a plea agreement is a binding contract, and the state can correct clerical errors even after many years. Therefore, Robert’s probation condition remains enforceable, and […]

    RM308: Live From The NARSOL 2024 Conference in Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 79:40


    We hosted a live studio audience recording of the podcast attended by “8,000” people. It was a great time. Thank you to everyone for coming out and having fun at the NARSOL conference in Atlanta, Georgia.

    RM307: Innocence Denied: The Unseen Scars of Wrongful Conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 62:34


    In this episode of Registry Matters, we explore a range of critical legal issues and legislative updates. We start with a discussion on a court ruling that bars a wrongfully imprisoned man from suing officials due to immunity protections. Next, we delve into the implications of California’s Tiered Registry Law for PFRs, emphasizing legislative intent […]

    RM306: Putting the Jack Back in the Box After a Criminal Conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 61:48


    In this episode, we don’t have any cases to discuss, but we do have some compelling content. Initially, I planned to talk about a complaint filed by the ACLU in New York regarding proximity restrictions, but I didn’t have the energy. Tonight, we have some listener questions to address. One question comes from an attorney […]

    RM305: ASORCNA and the Courts: A Convoluted Legal Saga

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 56:03


    In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of the McGuire case and its challenge to Alabama's Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act (ASORCNA). We explore the key provisions contested as unconstitutional, including residency, employment, loitering, ID, and internet dissemination regulations. Join us as we navigate through the court's lengthy 162-page opinion, discuss the […]

    RM304: Sixth Circuit Ruling: What It Means for Tennessee's Registry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 63:08


    [05:52] Listener question from YouTube: What are the correct vehicles to challenge the registry other than declaratory judgment? [21:57] A listener on federal supervision in Ohio was denied internet access by their PO, impacting job searches, healthcare, and education. This appears to be a district-wide issue. Can this policy be challenged given the necessity of […]

    RM303: Targeted by Intimidation: How Scammers Exploit Registries for Fraud and Extortion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 66:17


    [2:44] A scammer exploited the national sex offender registry to impersonate law enforcement and extort money from a registered individual at their workplace, prompting a call for protective measures from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [9:16] Episode 299 revisits polygraphs, highlighting a listener’s experience with authorities who view them as conclusive, despite being denied access […]

    RM302: The Ethics of Castrating PFRs: Is it Ever Justified?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 62:31


    [2:12] We dive into the challenges of recanted testimony in legal cases, explaining why such testimony alone often isn’t sufficient to overturn a conviction. It highlights the unreliability of recantations and the complexities they introduce for prosecutors and the courts. The discussion also covers specific circumstances under which a recantation might be considered more seriously […]

    RM301: From Guilty to Not: The Reversal of Harvey Weinstein’s Conviction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 61:06


    In this episode we dig deep into Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction by the New York Court of Appeals, focusing on legal aspects such as the admissibility of prior bad acts under Rule 404(b) and Molineux application. The conversation delves into the nuances of legal evidence, exploring exceptions and their implications on court trials, and emphasizing […]

    RM300: The Fight for Parental Contact in Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 63:56


    In this episode, we delve into a mix of intriguing legal and travel-related issues. First, we explore the implications of renouncing U.S. citizenship and the subsequent requirements for registry when visiting as an EU citizen. We then dissect a pivotal Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision, which impacts parental contact during supervised release, shedding light […]

    RM299: The Great Escape: Justice Across State Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 63:10


    In this episode, our legal experts delve into the case of a former police officer who has secured a plea deal potentially leading to probation. Recently relocated to Texas, he faces challenges regarding the transfer of his probation supervision from New Mexico. Key issues include the adherence to interstate compact rules and the implications of […]

    RM298: Unshackling Justice: The California DOJ’s Groundbreaking Tier Adjustment

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 60:28


    In a significant development, the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ) has agreed to lower the tier assignments for individuals convicted of attempted offenses, following a lawsuit challenging the practice of equating attempt crimes with their completed counterparts for registry purposes. This decision, now formalized by a Los Angeles Superior Court order, marks a departure […]

    RM296: Guilty No More: The Power of a Judge’s Change of Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 49:10


    This episode will feature a varied mix of content. We’ll provide updates on legislation in West Virginia and review some pertinent articles. The highlight of the episode will focus on a judge who was ousted in Illinois. And we also have a question or two [2:56] Seeking advice on post-prison life, employment challenges as a […]

    RM295: Can This Bill Be Stopped? Inside the Fight Against Oklahoma’s “Knights Law”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 63:58


    In this episode of Registry Matters, we focus on legislative advocacy, specifically discussing a lengthy bill from Oklahoma and its potential impact. We listen to a voicemail to address issues raised by Eric in a voicemail. [3:11] Listener Alex, worried about a police visit after his son’s doctor visit, seeks advice. [31:57] Oklahoma legislation aims […]

    RM294: Navigating the Maze: The Journey of PFR Legislation Around the Country

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 60:57


    This episode provides updates to legislation around the country and discusses PFR registration, adding new offenses, and juvenile offender rules. Future adjustments aim for better legislation, ensuring compliance and protecting rights. [2:51] The content discusses the experience of a person on the registry facing travel challenges, specifically mentioning a cruise line that does not do […]

    RM293: The Legal Maze: Understanding the Aaron Nelson Registration Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 59:19


    In this episode, we explore the legal intricacies of Louisiana’s PFR registration laws in the case between Aaron Nelson, et al. and Jeffrey Landry, Louisiana’s Attorney General. Uncover the debate over branding sex offender labels on IDs and the social media ban, and delve into the implications of the court’s partial victory. Join us for […]

    RM292: Justice Misguided: How a Fabricated Statistic Shaped Sex Offender Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 61:14


    Our program tonight goes over the myth of “Frightening and High”. Politicians, leveraging unfounded fears of high sex offender recidivism, have crafted oppressive laws. These were upheld by the Supreme Court, relying on a debunked 80% recidivism rate from a 1986 article, causing widespread harm to registrants. [4:26] Ex-cop critiques podcast’s license plate reader discussion […]

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