14 Maine opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 2 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Maine courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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State v. Letaliengreen2 sentences2020In light of this and other provisions of SORNA of 1999, we have held that the intent of SORNA of 1999, as amended, is 10 civil and regulatory in nature.7 See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶ 6 , 108 A.3d 378 ; Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 30 , 985 A.2d 4 . [¶17] We have previously addressed the “effects” component of the ex post facto analysis of SORNA of 1999. 2020In light of this and other provisions of SORNA of 1999, we have held that the intent of SORNA of 1999, as amended, is 10 civil and regulatory in nature.7 See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶ 6 , 108 A.3d 378 ; Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 30 , 985 A.2d 4 . [¶17] We have previously addressed the “effects” component of the ex post facto analysis of SORNA of 1999. | 3 | 6 |
Doe v. District Attorneygreen2 sentences2010See Doe v. District Allorney, 2007 ME 139 , ~ 28, 932 A,2d 552, 561 , overruled in part by Letalien, 2009 ME 130 , 985 A,2d 4 ("We conclude that Haskell does not declare for all time that SORNA is immune from an ex post facto challenge. 2010See Doe v. District Allorney, 2007 ME 139 , ~ 28, 932 A,2d 552, 561 , overruled in part by Letalien, 2009 ME 130 , 985 A,2d 4 ("We conclude that Haskell does not declare for all time that SORNA is immune from an ex post facto challenge. | 2 | 5 |
State v. Haskellgreen2 sentences2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 | 2 | 4 |
John Doe XLVI v. Stephanie Andersongreen2 sentences2026See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶¶ 1-6 , 108 A.3d 378 11 In Williams, we also noted that legislative amendments following Letalien alleviated some of SORNA’s obligations, which we had understood to create an “affirmative disability or restraint” that, in combination with the registration requirement’s role as part of the sentence, created the Ex Post Facto violation in Letalien. 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 28-33, 46 , 61 A.3d 718 . 2026See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶¶ 1-6 , 108 A.3d 378 11 In Williams, we also noted that legislative amendments following Letalien alleviated some of SORNA’s obligations, which we had understood to create an “affirmative disability or restraint” that, in combination with the registration requirement’s role as part of the sentence, created the Ex Post Facto violation in Letalien. 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 28-33, 46 , 61 A.3d 718 . | 2 | 3 |
Smith v. Doegreen2 sentences2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 | 1 | 3 |
John Doe I v. Robert Williamsgreen2 sentences2026See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶¶ 1-6 , 108 A.3d 378 11 In Williams, we also noted that legislative amendments following Letalien alleviated some of SORNA’s obligations, which we had understood to create an “affirmative disability or restraint” that, in combination with the registration requirement’s role as part of the sentence, created the Ex Post Facto violation in Letalien. 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 28-33, 46 , 61 A.3d 718 . 2026See Anderson, 2015 ME 3, ¶¶ 1-6 , 108 A.3d 378 11 In Williams, we also noted that legislative amendments following Letalien alleviated some of SORNA’s obligations, which we had understood to create an “affirmative disability or restraint” that, in combination with the registration requirement’s role as part of the sentence, created the Ex Post Facto violation in Letalien. 2013 ME 24, ¶¶ 28-33, 46 , 61 A.3d 718 . | 1 | 2 |
Collins v. Youngbloodgreen2 sentences2009The prohibition on ex post facto laws “applies only to penal statutes which disadvantage the offender affected by them.” Collins v. Youngblood, 497 U.S. 37, 41 , 110 S.Ct. 2715 , 111 L.Ed.2d 30 (1990). [¶ 17] In Collins , the United States Supreme Court comprehensively reviewed the history of interpretation of the ex post facto clause. 2009The prohibition on ex post facto laws “applies only to penal statutes which disadvantage the offender affected by them.” Collins v. Youngblood, 497 U.S. 37, 41 , 110 S.Ct. 2715 , 111 L.Ed.2d 30 (1990). [¶ 17] In Collins , the United States Supreme Court comprehensively reviewed the history of interpretation of the ex post facto clause. | 1 | 2 |
State v. Johnsongreen2 sentences2026See State v. Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 11 , 894 A.2d 489 ; State v. Johnson, 2006 ME 35, ¶ 14 , 894 A.2d 489 . 2026See State v. Letalien, 2009 ME 130, ¶ 11 , 894 A.2d 489 ; State v. Johnson, 2006 ME 35, ¶ 14 , 894 A.2d 489 . | 1 | 1 |
Eastern Enterprises v. Apfelgreen1 sentence2025Id. at 538-39 (Thomas, J., concurring). | 1 | 1 |
Stogner v. Californiagreen2 sentences2018See Stogner v. California , 539 U.S. 607 , 611, 123 S.Ct. 2446 , 156 L.Ed.2d 544 (2003) (reasoning that an ex post facto violation occurs where a limitations period is extended " after the State has assured a man that he has become safe from its pursuit" (emphasis added) (quotation marks omitted) ). 2018See Stogner v. California , 539 U.S. 607 , 611, 123 S.Ct. 2446 , 156 L.Ed.2d 544 (2003) (reasoning that an ex post facto violation occurs where a limitations period is extended " after the State has assured a man that he has become safe from its pursuit" (emphasis added) (quotation marks omitted) ). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Myrickgreen2 sentences2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. 7 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is coextensive with that of the United States Constitution. 8 See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell , 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; Chapman, 2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. [7] 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). *16 [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is co-extensive with that of the United States Constitution. [8] See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; | 1 | 1 |
State v. Vainiogreen2 sentences2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. 7 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is coextensive with that of the United States Constitution. 8 See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell , 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; Chapman, 2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. [7] 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). *16 [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is co-extensive with that of the United States Constitution. [8] See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; | 1 | 1 |
Doe v. Millergreen1 sentence2007See, e.g., Doe v. Miller, 405 F.3d 700 , 706, 723 (8th Cir.2005) (finding that the evidence after a two-day trial did not demonstrate that residency requirements for sex offenders made the law ex post facto). . | 1 | 1 |
People v. Carmonygreen1 sentence2006See State v. TD (In re TD), 2011 Mich. App. LEXIS 954 at* 18 ("We note that the majority of the binding precedent holds that the SORA does not cause punishment, and the Dipiazza Court's holding to the contrary appears confined to the specific facts of that case."). 2 And explicitly did not address the defendant's ex post facto claim, Carmony, 26 Cal. Rptr. 3d at 370 n.6. 22 The court also analyzed the proportionality of the registration requirements in its determination that SORNA of 1999, as amended, did not constitute punishment, see ll(7), supra. 56 "We have traditionally exercised great re | 1 | 1 |
Bagley v. Raymond School Departmentgreen2 sentences2006Dep 't, 1999 ME 60 , ,-r 13, 728 A.2d 127, 132 (quoting State v. Buzzell, 617 A.2d 1016 , 1018 n.4 (Me. 1992)). 2006Dep 't, 1999 ME 60 , ,-r 13, 728 A.2d 127, 132 (quoting State v. Buzzell, 617 A.2d 1016 , 1018 n.4 (Me. 1992)). | 1 | 1 |
Dobbert v. Floridagreen2 sentences1984See e.g., Dobbert v. Florida, 432 U.S. 282, 292-93 , 97 S.Ct. 2290, 2298 , 53 L.Ed.2d 344 (1977); Weaver v. Graham, 450 U.S. 24 , 29 n. 12, 101 S.Ct. 960 , 964 n. 12, 67 L.Ed.2d 17 (1981). 1984See e.g., Dobbert v. Florida, 432 U.S. 282, 292-93 , 97 S.Ct. 2290, 2298 , 53 L.Ed.2d 344 (1977); Weaver v. Graham, 450 U.S. 24 , 29 n. 12, 101 S.Ct. 960 , 964 n. 12, 67 L.Ed.2d 17 (1981). | 1 | 1 |
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Beazell v. Ohio
green
2 sentences2009Id. at 42 , 110 S.Ct. 2715 (quoting Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 169-70 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925)). [¶ 18] The Collins criteria are stated in the alternative; violation of any one prohibition renders a law a violation of the ex post facto clause. 2009Id. at 42 , 110 S.Ct. 2715 (quoting Beazell v. Ohio, 269 U.S. 167, 169-70 , 46 S.Ct. 68 , 70 L.Ed. 216 (1925)). [¶ 18] The Collins criteria are stated in the alternative; violation of any one prohibition renders a law a violation of the ex post facto clause. | 2 | 1992–2009 |
Hudson v. United States
green
2 sentences2009In both Haskell, 2001 ME 154, ¶¶ 8-22 , 784 A.2d at 8-16 , and Doe, 2007 ME 139, ¶¶ 22-28 , 932 A.2d at 559-61 , we analyzed SORNA of 1999 following the two-step “intent/effects” test employed by the United States Supreme Court in Smith, 538 U.S. at 92 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , and Hudson v. United States, 522 U.S. 93, 99 , 118 S.Ct. 488 , 139 L.Ed.2d 450 (1997). 2009In both Haskell, 2001 ME 154, ¶¶ 8-22 , 784 A.2d at 8-16 , and Doe, 2007 ME 139, ¶¶ 22-28 , 932 A.2d at 559-61 , we analyzed SORNA of 1999 following the two-step “intent/effects” test employed by the United States Supreme Court in Smith, 538 U.S. at 92 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , and Hudson v. United States, 522 U.S. 93, 99 , 118 S.Ct. 488 , 139 L.Ed.2d 450 (1997). | 2 | 2008–2009 |
Levesque v. Androscoggin County
green
2 sentences2013Summary judgment is properly granted when “the plaintiff fails to establish a prima facie case for each element of [his] cause of action.” Id. (quotation marks omitted). [¶11] The Does’ arguments based on procedural and substantive due process, equal protection, and the Ex Post Facto Clause challenge the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999. 2013Summary judgment is properly granted when “the plaintiff fails to establish a prima facie case for each element of [his] cause of action.” Id. (quotation marks omitted). [¶ 11] The Does’ arguments based on procedural and substantive due process, equal protection, and the Ex Post Facto Clause challenge the constitutionality of SORNA of 1999. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America v. Walsh, Acting Commissioner, Maine Department of Human Services
green
2 sentences2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine's Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court's decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA's quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe
green
2 sentences2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 2009The State contends, in part, that the retroactive application of the law to Letalien, involving, among other things, his inclusion in Maine’s Internet registry, does not violate ex post facto or due process protections under the Supreme Court’s decisions in Smith v. Doe, 538 U.S. 84 , 123 S.Ct. 1140 , 155 L.Ed.2d 164 (2003), and Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe, 538 U.S. 1 , 123 S.Ct. 1160 , 155 L.Ed.2d 98 (2003); that the retroactive application of SORNA’s quarterly in-person verification requirement was previously determined constitutional by this Court in Haskell, 2001 ME 154 | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Fletcher v. Peck
green
2 sentences2009Writing in Fletcher v. Peck, 10 U.S. (6 Cranch) 87, 137-38 , 3 L.Ed. 162 (1810), Chief Justice John Marshall explained that the framers intended the ex post facto clause to limit legislative power to guard against "violent acts which might grow out of the feeling of the moment.” . 2009Writing in Fletcher v. Peck, 10 U.S. (6 Cranch) 87, 137-38 , 3 L.Ed. 162 (1810), Chief Justice John Marshall explained that the framers intended the ex post facto clause to limit legislative power to guard against "violent acts which might grow out of the feeling of the moment.” . | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Chapman
green
1 sentence2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. [7] 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). *16 [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is co-extensive with that of the United States Constitution. [8] See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Joubert
green
2 sentences2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. 7 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is coextensive with that of the United States Constitution. 8 See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell , 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; Chapman, 2009In contrast to ten-year registrants, who must verify their information once annually, lifetime registrants must verify their registration information in person every ninety days and within five days of receipt of a verification request from the local law enforcement agency. [7] 34-A M.R.S. § 11222(4)(C) (2008). *16 [¶ 29] As we have already noted, the protection offered by the ex post facto clause of the Maine Constitution is co-extensive with that of the United States Constitution. [8] See, e.g., Doe, 2007 ME 139 , ¶ 26 n. 6, 932 A.2d at 560 ; Haskell, 2001 ME 154 , ¶ 6 n. 5, 784 A.2d at 8 ; | 1 | 2009–2009 |
State v. Buzzell
green
1 sentence2006Dep 't, 1999 ME 60 , ,-r 13, 728 A.2d 127, 132 (quoting State v. Buzzell, 617 A.2d 1016 , 1018 n.4 (Me. 1992)). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Weaver v. Graham
green
2 sentences1984See e.g., Dobbert v. Florida, 432 U.S. 282, 292-93 , 97 S.Ct. 2290, 2298 , 53 L.Ed.2d 344 (1977); Weaver v. Graham, 450 U.S. 24 , 29 n. 12, 101 S.Ct. 960 , 964 n. 12, 67 L.Ed.2d 17 (1981). 1984See e.g., Dobbert v. Florida, 432 U.S. 282, 292-93 , 97 S.Ct. 2290, 2298 , 53 L.Ed.2d 344 (1977); Weaver v. Graham, 450 U.S. 24 , 29 n. 12, 101 S.Ct. 960 , 964 n. 12, 67 L.Ed.2d 17 (1981). | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.