Los Angeles Sex Offender Registration Criminal Defense Attorney
Registering As A Sex Offender
For 50 years California has required dangerous sex offenders to register with local authorities. However, this registration was not made public record until the passing of Megan's Law in 1996. Now sex offenders are required to register with local authorities for the rest of their life if they live in, work in or go to school in the State of California. Their information will be made public so that anyone with a computer can have access to the current whereabouts of a convicted sex offender. Some of the crimes where a person would be required to register are:
- Rape
- Sexual Battery
- Lewd acts with a minor
- Child pornography
- Indecent exposure
- Incest
The information that will be made available to the public will be your name, a photo, identifying information such as height/weight, hair color, physical identifying marks like tattoos or scars, known aliases and what it was you were charged with. This information must be updated by the convicted person with the authorities yearly within 5 days of your birthday or within 5 days after moving residences.
If you are required to register as a sex offender it is in your best interest to contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who can help ensure that you are fulfilling the requirements.
It can happen that an individual fails to register in error. A criminal defense lawyer at Cron, Israels & Stark can assist you with the defense of failing the requirement of registering as a sex offender. There are many reasons this could occur and defenses could be pursued following an initial consultation with our office.
Related Sex Offender Registration Crime Stories in the News:
United States Department of Justice - "Sex Offender Who Failed to Register Sentenced to Prison"
In Fresno, California, a United States District Judge sentenced a defendant to seven years and three months in prison for using the Internet to induce a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, travel in interstate commerce with the intent to engage in illicit sexual activity, and failure to register as a sex offender.
Los Angeles Times - "Los Angeles Police Department Chief Opposes Judge's Ruling on Jessica's Law"
Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck says he disagrees with a decision by a judge to block enforcement of a major provision of Jessica's Law, which restricts how closely sex offenders can live to schools or parks.
Consequences of Failure to Register in Los Angeles
Being required to register as a sex offender can be devastating to one's life and one's career and can leave one isolated. Failing to register can cause further anguish in the form of further imprisonment, with serious consequences including additional convictions of misdemeanor or felony charges. Our firm will do everything possible to get you the best outcome regarding your failure to register. Contact our office today for a free initial consultation.
Contact Cron, Israels & Stark
if you are being required to register as a sex offender, or have failed to register, to get the best defense possible and the most favorable results attainable for your circumstances.