Legal Opinion
The People v. Darryl Watts
New York Court of Appeals
Decided February 22, 2024No. 10Published
1Opinion of the Court
State of New York OPINION Court of Appeals This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. No. 10 The People &c., Respondent, v. Darryl Watts, Appellant. Rachel L. Pecker, for appellant. Joshua P. Weiss, for respondent. Mental Hygiene Legal Service, amicus curiae. CANNATARO, J.: The Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) requires that every person convicted of a sex offense be given a risk-level classification corresponding to their assessed likelihood of recidivism and potential danger to the community. This risk level, in turn, determines -1-…
2Cases cited41 opinions
- Mathews v. EldridgeSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Morrissey v. BrewerSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Powell v. AlabamaSupreme Court of the United States · 1932
- Paul v. DavisSupreme Court of the United States · 1976
- Fuentes v. ShevinSupreme Court of the United States · 1972
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