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Fee or Felony Justice Flip | Topeka News
A Kansas Supreme Court ruling overturned Terrance Sims’ convictions for failing to pay a $20 registration fee three times — totaling $60 — sparking a constitutional showdown over whether punishing the poor for nonpayment violates due process. The court split on reasoning: some justices argued the law itself is unconstitutional for targeting indigents, while another cited procedural errors that forced dismissal. Sims, already convicted of serious crimes and required to register for life, claimed his financial hardship made the penalties unjust. His case now stands as a landmark reminder that…
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