The Real Point of Sex Offender Residency Restrictions

Courtesy Austin Criminal Defense Lawyer  Thu, 01/17/2008 - 7:50pm

It’s refreshing when an elected politician speaks the truth, especially when they don’t mean to.

There was a segment on McNeil Lehrer this evening titled “Housing Sex Offenders,” which chronicled the very real problems with various versions of Jessica’s Law that have sprung up around the country.

The name “Jessica’s Law” started in Florida, based on the name of a victim, but is now the de facto name given by the media to various and sundry laws...


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