While it appears this decision is all about "failure to register" on reviewing it, it really is all about classification of RSOs. Finally, a lawyer has approached the subject in a new light, separation of powers, and apparently effectively.
3-16-2009 Washington:
CHEHALIS, Wash. — A state appeals court has reversed the conviction of a Thurston County sex offender for failing to report.
The court said it was a violation of separation of powers for the sheriff's office to both classify and enforce a sex offender's level. The court said the Legislature improperly delegated classification authority.
KITI radio reports that sheriffs, prosecutors and defense lawyers are reviewing Tuesday's decision to determine how it will affect sex offender registration in Washington.
The case involves a man convicted in 1993 of sexual exploitation of a minor, Domingo Torres Ramos. In 2001 he was classified by the Thurston County sheriff's office as a Level Two sex offender. He was convicted in 2007 of failing to report. ..News Source.. by The Seattle Times
March 16, 2009
WA- Washington court reverses sex offender conviction
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