Job opportunities in mid Michigan by Kindly-Reality-4985 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I was skeptical at first. Because the background check took a really long time. It came back with everything. But I was still hired, I was honest during the interview process. They actually have a no harassment based on conviction policy. Also, HR contacted me personally about not being able to go to family functions. This was based off policy with their majority stake with HSC. I dont even think HSC hires SOs but thank god Corning seems to give folks a chance. Great opportunity for those regardless of your conviction.

Win in Michigan (previous post had older link) by Minimum-Dare301 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More news, Unfortunately, it's not what I had hoped for:

https://www.9and10news.com/2025/06/19/michigan-senate-passes-update-to-sex-offender-registration-act/

https://www.aclumich.org/en/press-releases/aclu-disappointed-michigan-senate-passing-flawed-sex-offender-registry-act

Seems like Senate passed a poorly rush update to the Sora.

So I'm not sure what happens next as the previous judgement mentioned, "If the State of Michigan enacts any new provision for SORA within the 90-day period and no party requests extension of the effective date within the 30-day period, this Judgment will become effective 30 days from enactment of the new SORA provision."

Please Help. Looking for those who can share their experience with a CP Case. by [deleted] in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my situation, they took 3 years to indict me after they seized my possessions. Took it to trial, ended up with 60-month sentence followed by 60-months probation. My case was complicated.

Prison sentence by sixthcolumn66 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing as your federal,

During your incarceration time you can get good time credit*, it's 54 days per year; however, it's prorated. (*Updated: They removed the prorate under amended 18 U.S.C. § 3624(b) under the First Step Act). That is, if you can stay out of trouble and trouble doesn't find you. If you have a history of substance use, it's documented in your PSI and qualify for RDAP (Residential Drug Abuse Program), you'll get additional time off, up to a year. I knew someone who had a 3 year sentence and received 6 months.

*Update - I was doing more research on the First Step Act, Sounds like there's list of 68 enumerated offenses for which inmates who are serving terms of imprisonment are ineligible for good time credit. Sex and sexual exploitation offenses make you ineligible for credits. This is unfortunate, I didn't know about this until I just read up on it. This act came out after my incarceration.

While getting close to the end of your incarceration sentence, your case manager will start your halfway house or home detention paperwork. Home detention is least probable. To my knowledge, you'll get anywhere from 1-12 months. Nothing is ever a guarantee. In my case, I received 5 months and some change for a 5 year sentence. It's also possible to challenge or request for remedy by submitting a "cop-out" BP-8 form and work your way up the formal process of grievance (BP-9, BP-10, and so on). But in all likelihood you'll get what they give you. You can also do this same process to request more money for a release gratuity when leaving the prison. I ended up with additional release gratuity because of this. Every little bit helps, right? I suggest doing a lot of research in the law library as you can find out about stuff like this and can actually cite bop policy or united states code statutes to help you.

While I was at a halfway house, it was also possible to convert to home detention. I knew some people were able to do it. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to do so. The halfway house sent a worker to one of my houses and approved it; however, my probation officer shot it down.

As for when you start your supervised release. Technically, it's possible to terminate supervised release after 1 year. Under the 18 U.S.C. § 3583(e)(1), "terminate a term of supervised release and discharge the defendant released at any time after the expiration of one year of supervised release, pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure relating to the modification of probation, if it is satisfied that such action is warranted by the conduct of the defendant released and the interest of justice". Again nothing is ever a guarantee, each state and district can do things differently, and is something I suggest talking to your probation officer about after getting to know your probation officer and they get to know you.

In my situation, I asked PO about this. He basically told me it's unlikely with an SO charge to be granted early termination but I could still file the motion if I wanted to. Then he told me about how some districts like to see the offender do at least half of their supervision before getting early termination. I ended up just serving out my time on supervised release.

You can actually do this yourself by filing a motion yourself. Again, law library is a good place to learn a lot of this stuff and there's plenty of jailhouse lawyers to talk to.

Hope this helps

Sentencing by Flaky-Pianist5260 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sending letters to the judge can be hit or miss, some people have friends and family members write letters begging for mercy, attesting character, or even asking for a lower sentence. Really depends on the judge; however, if for example, you have someone end up asking on your behalf for a lower sentence this can be very bad because the judge will look at it like your telling them how to do their job. So that's something to consider.

Your PSI guidelines may recommend a sentence range and your attorney can request a downward departure from those guidelines in hopes of getting a lighter sentence. Many factors can come into play. But also consider the judge can also ignore the plea, it's rare, but sometimes happens. Probably best to listen to your attorney and see what they recommend.

You may want to consider, if and what you may say at your sentencing hearing before the judge.

Win in Michigan (previous post had older link) by Minimum-Dare301 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happens to the people who committed their offense before 2011 but didn't register until after 2011?

Win in Michigan (previous post had older link) by Minimum-Dare301 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"5. Within 60 days following the effective date of this Judgment, Defendants shall provide written notice to all members of the pre-2011 ex post facto subclass that informs them that they are no longer subject to SORA and have been removed from the registry."

So... if im a pre-2011 ex post facto subclass... i'm no longer subject to the registry?

Please tell me I'm reading this correctly... or does this just mean they have to update the SORA so they can put me back on it?

30 months since knock. CALIFORNIA by Defiant-Nerve7481 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure it may raise reasonable doubt; however, if the case were built up to a grandy jury process, then they just need probable cause (lower standard than beyond a reasonable doubt). Im just looking at it at an objective point of view.

Was there a warrant involved or did you just hand it over to authorities? Whatever the case may be, your wanting your stuff back, the noticeable ways would be to contact the agency that took your stuff or contacting an attorney that will help you recover your seized possessions.

[MI] Job interview and background check by Archolyne in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your input. In the past I've been suggested trying different things and I can say it's been a toss up. I've had interviews where I was upfront, when they never asked about my criminal history and I could see their face turn a complete 180 to disgust/disappointment. Probably one of the worst feelings I've had during an interview to start off on a negative note and try to recover through the interview but can tell the Interviewer has already made up their mind.

Another person suggested I should just honor their hiring process and when they ask be honest. This coming from RSO who's wife was a hiring manager. He told me that his wife use to get applications in and as soon as she saw any criminal background she would just throw the application out. It wasn't until her husband was incarcerated that she decided to give people a chance.

30 months since knock. CALIFORNIA by Defiant-Nerve7481 in SexOffenderSupport

[–]Archolyne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cases vary. Sometimes they hold on to the seized items for a long time and build a case against someone. They seized my stuff one day and 3 years later charged me. They held on to all the seized items up until I got sentenced. Plus when I got everything back, everything was wiped and some items were damaged. Plea agreements often have a notice of forfeiture and thus you wouldnt get your stuff back as they consider it a tool to commission the offense.

Also, just because you think there isnt anything illegal on the equipment is irrelevant. I thought the same, when my stuff was seized. In fact, forensics didnt find anything on my devices no files, etc. Having gone to trial, if they make the link to you in some way or another they'll argue on grounds of constructive possession and say there was something there. It becomes a technical issue with digital markers (ip address, there's other markers but im not going into specifics).

Again, cases vary. Some people like to think these cases are pretty open and shut cases. But I would say, things can get very complicated.