According to the ACLU, the state of Michigan has been violating people’s rights for a long time! Michigan’s sex offender registry has made headlines many times in recent years. Sometimes it’s because they’re not complying with federal regulations, and sometimes it’s because people’s rights have been violated in some way by the process. But whatever […]
Archive | Michigan Sex Offender Registry
Do Mistaken Identities Ever Happen on The Michigan Sex Offender Registry?
Let’s start with a story. Everyone loves a good story, right? Good. Because this is a great story! On May 31, 1999, in Kansas City, Kansas, Ricky Amos and his gang snatched a woman’s phone at a Walmart store. While the woman and the security guard working there weren’t able to make an […]
Why Are Some People on The Sex Offender Registry For Life, But Others Aren’t?
Many people, when they check out the Michigan Sex Offender Registry for the first time, wonder why some people are on it for life, and others are only registered for a few years. It may seem unfair, but there’s actually a reason. Curious? Let’s break it down… In 2006 federal sex crime laws […]
What’s The Big Deal Anyway? Who Cares if I’m on The Michigan Sex Offender Registry? (Pt 2)
You thought a car crash was bad? Ten years from now it’ll be history, but you’ll still be on the sex offender registry! If you just stumbled on this article, you’re a day late (but not a dollar short because this awesome blog is FREE!) so take a second to get caught up here… […]
What’s The Big Deal Anyway? Who Cares if I’m on The Sex Offender Registry? (Pt 1)
You think creepy clowns are bad? Wait till you get a load of the Michigan sex offender registry! There’s always that one kid who, when they get assigned detention in school, blows it off like it’s not a big deal. “So what? Who cares? I don’t give a crap!” But deep down they probably […]
Being a Registered Sex Offender Can Affect Your Summer Travel Plans
It’s summer time! The season of flip-flops at the swimming pool, bathing suits at the lake, and chilled beers at the BBQ. For many people, summer time means vacation time – fun in the sun, and time away with family and loved ones. But if you’re a registered sex offender on Michigan’s sex offender […]
Treatment of Sex Offenders in Michigan is Determined by How Well They Follow Rules
It has been eight months since the United States Supreme Court chose not to take up an Appellate Court decision saying that Michigan can’t retroactively impose its sex offender registration law on people. In essence, it meant that Michigan’s sex offender registry requirements are unconstitutional and need to be changed. But it’s been months, […]
Not Following SORA Rules Will Get You Into LOTS of Trouble! (Pt. 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been talking about the importance of following Sex Offender Registry rules when you’re a convicted sex offender in Michigan. We understand that they’re restrictive, and can seem downright brutal at times. But the consequences of not following the restrictions are simply not worth the trouble! […]
Not Following SORA Rules Will Get You Into LOTS of Trouble! (Pr. 1)
Michigan’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) outlines very specific requirements for convicted sex offenders, which includes both people convicted in Michigan, or currently living in Michigan. For example, the law requires that all sex offenders in Michigan register their real address with law enforcement after conviction, but prior to sentencing. An offender has […]
What do The Different ‘Tiers’ Mean in Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry?
If you’ve ever looked at the Michigan Sex Offender Registry online, or researched someone who is listed as a sex offender, you probably noticed the ‘tier’ classification system we use. For people who aren’t familiar with the system, this can be a little confusing. So let’s take a look at what it means, and […]
