By Philip . . . West Virginians for Rational Sexual Offense Laws (WVRSOL) is excited to announce the launch of its new website WVRSOL.org! Come on over and check us out—while you’re there, don’t forget to bookmark the site. We’ve been working hard to get the site up and running and have been adding content we feel will be helpful…
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Colorado Supreme Court to clarify if some sex offense sentences illegal
By Michael Karlik . . . Prosecutors will soon receive an answer to a question the state Supreme Court created in 2019: are hundreds of sex offender sentences in Colorado actually illegal? Following the Court’s unanimous ruling in Allman v. People that criminal sentences are impermissible if they include both prison and probation, the justices have agreed to hear two appeals from the Denver…
Read MoreAwesome victory in Tennessee
By Larry… After years of legal wrangling, there has been a favorable decision in an important case in Tennessee (see previous WVRSOL post). The case was initiated on November 8, 2016, along with a motion for a protective order. At that time the governor of Tennessee was named William Haslam, so he was the defendant in his official capacity along…
Read MoreBeware of scams targeting those on the registry
WVRSOL is aware of reports of scams targeting those who are on the sex offender registry. We find this situation deeply troubling, and we are committed to taking steps to help protect our members by bringing this matter to your attention. The culprits behind these scams are very clever and have successfully duped registrants out of thousands of dollars. They…
Read MoreNARSOL conference 2021 on the horizon
By Robin . . . Out of an abundance of caution and consideration for your health and safety, the national conference has been rescheduled for October 8-10, 2021. The theme and location for the conference will not change, and we are excited about the line-up of speakers and presenters who have already committed to be with us in Houston, Texas this…
Read MoreNARSOL and Vivante boards hold annual planning session
By Sandy . . . The NARSOL and Vivante boards, for the past several years, have met the first or second weekend in January to analyze their programs and progress of the previous year and to agree on the priorities for the new year. January 2021 differed in only one respect; rather than gathering together from the many different states…
Read MoreSex Offense Recidivism Risk: Not What You Think
Federal Judge rules parts of Tennessee sex offender law punitive
By Travis Loller . . . NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that parts of Tennessee’s sex offender registration act should not be applied retroactively to two offenders who sued over the law. Monday’s ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee was narrowly written to apply only to the two plaintiffs. But it…
Read MoreWV Registry has hit a record number
The WV Registry has hit a record number passing 6,000 registered persons. After several years of monitoring this registry I have noticed it is ramped up every January prior to the legislative sessions in Charleston. Current Registrants in WV(not incarcerated)6,008 , 31 SVP. See the West Virginia House and Senate bills we are following. Follow us
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