Being on the sex offender makes a lot of information about you available to the public. Hi there, and thanks for joining us for the wrap up on the subject of Michigan’s Sex Offender Registry. If you remember from our previous articles, we’ve already covered the recent changes in the law that allow certain people […]
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How Do I Get My Name Taken Off The Michigan Sex Offender Registry? (Pt 2)
Hi there, welcome back to this discussion about how to try to get your name removed from the Michigan Sex Offender Registry. In the previous article we explained the fact that it can sometimes be done, and that anyone who is eligible really should pursue this option. As all convicted sex offenders realize, being a […]
How Do I Get My Name Taken Off The Michigan Sex Offender Registry? (Pt 1)
Being a registered sex offender means that info is available to anyone, anywhere, and your future is considerably more limited! If you know anything about the Michigan sex offender registry, then you know it’s an online database meant to track sex offenders in the state of Michigan. Allowing both law enforcement and the general public […]
New Attorney General Says Michigan Sex Offender Registry Isn’t Effective Anymore!
The system has become outdated, says AG Dana Nessel, and needs to be revamped in order to be effective. Can you believe that title? Our Attorney General believes that the Michigan sex offender registry isn’t effective anymore? Amazing! Actually, it’s not that amazing – some have said this for a long time. Let’s take a […]
The ACLU is Suing Michigan Over Sex Offender Registry Violations
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 […]
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 […]
