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CA Jessica's Law Nets Conviction, 20-year sentence: California enacted Jessica's Law in 2006, and it seems to be working, according to Niesha Lofing's story for the Sac Bee. The Yolo County District Attorney's Office won a 20-year sentence under Jessica's Law against a 27-year-old man who molested two girls, age 10 and 12. GPS Gains Support After PA Loses Track of 900 Sex Offenders: Pennsylvania Auditor General Wagner is recommending a minimum of 5 years of GPS tracking for sex offenders who refuse to comply with Megan's Law after a state audit revealed that officials lost track of 900 registered sex offenders, or roughly 10%. According to Martha Raffaele's AP article, the state would require offenders to participate in the cost of GPS monitoring...continue to full post

Full post as published by Crime and Consequences on July 23, 2008 (boomark / email).