The MA sex offender registry prohibits sex offenders from changing residence, changing employment, and attending school without providing 10 days notice prior to the act.
This is clearly a custodial situation.
Can a valid argument be made that a sex offender should legally be read his miranda rights to protect his 5th Amendment right to not be compelled to be a witness against himself?
The MA Sex Offender Registry compels a person convicted of a qualifying offense to participate in a Classification Process that can impose a lifetime of oppressive hurdles for an offender.
This should not be imposed without fair warning that the end result may not be favorable if the evidence presented by the offender causes harm to his case.
Offenders are required to abide by the registry rules prior to being classified so he is in custody when they force him to participate in the process.
How can this be legal as applied?
This is clearly a custodial situation.
Can a valid argument be made that a sex offender should legally be read his miranda rights to protect his 5th Amendment right to not be compelled to be a witness against himself?
The MA Sex Offender Registry compels a person convicted of a qualifying offense to participate in a Classification Process that can impose a lifetime of oppressive hurdles for an offender.
This should not be imposed without fair warning that the end result may not be favorable if the evidence presented by the offender causes harm to his case.
Offenders are required to abide by the registry rules prior to being classified so he is in custody when they force him to participate in the process.
How can this be legal as applied?
