Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

Is a plea agreement a legal binding contract on the state especially after spending 16 years in prison. I have finished my term in prison and I am on parole but the state has created new laws since I took my plea agreement and want to continue punishment.


Asked on 5/14/12, 3:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I presume you're referring to Megan's law, which requires sex offenders to register. The courts have held that requiring registration is not a form of punishment and therefore does not increase the penalty for crimes committed earlier.

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Answered on 5/14/12, 3:57 pm


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