The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to look at the case of a man who's on the sex offender list for life, although his conviction was erased nearly 20 years ago. Among the issues: Is it "punishment" to be placed on the registry?
The man was 19 when he was charged with kissing and groping a 12-year-old girl in Wayne County. He pleaded guilty, but his conviction was erased in 1997 after he completed three years of probation. A law gives breaks to young offenders who commit crimes but subsequently stay out of trouble.
Nonetheless, he's on the sex offender list. In an order released Saturday, the Supreme Court said it will take up the appeal (of BOBAN TEMELKOSKI ). The court wants lawyers to address several issues, including whether the registry in some cases violates the constitution as "cruel and unusual punishment." ..Source..
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