http://sayanythingblog.com/entry/alaskan_supreme_court_decision_lets_sex_offenders_roam_free/
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On July 25, 2008, the
Alaska Supreme Court ruled that the Alaska Sex Offender Registration Acts registration requirement does not apply to persons who committed their crimes before the act became effective on August 10, 1994.
A review of criminal history records for all of the registered sex offenders in Alaska is being conducted by the Department of Public Safety. This review is to identify individuals who may no longer have to register in Alaska as sex offenders, based on this court ruling.
George Koenig committed the crimes for which he was convicted of prior to August 10, 1994 (offense date December 1983), and was therefore one of the subjects affected by the Alaska Supreme Court decision.
The Supreme Court decision is attached for your review. If I can be of further assistance, please dont hesitate to call.
David Schade
Director of Statewide Services
Department of Public Safety
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Please check in your state to see how sex offenders are fighting back...they say the way they are treated is UNCONSTITUTIONAL...for instance:
1. SO say the registry renders them a criminal long after they have served their sentence.
2. SO don't want restrictions on where they live and work (schools, playgrounds etc.)
3. SO don't want GPS monitoring
4. SO want their sentence to end on time - When their sentence ends, they want out. Their thinking is that the courts are in no position to make a decision on how dangerous SO are.
In other words, SO want to be treated like any other criminal - no registry, no detainment, no gps, when they are done serving time - they are done.
The list and law suits are endless - NC, Alaska, Ohio, Il...etc. and so far the courts are in agreement - the laws against SO are unConstitutional. Our Supreme Court is hearing the arguments soon. Please check what is going on in your state and begin writing your congressmen/women. mho & TIA
