Boston Sex Crime Defense Lawyer
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
The sex offender registry is a comprehensive database that is managed by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board to keep track of convicted sex offenders. When a person is convicted of a sex crime, the judge will order the offender to register their name and information with the sex offender registry board as part of their sentence. When a person registers as a sex offender, they must provide the registry board with the following information:
- Their name, aliases used, date of birth, place of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, hair color, social security number, home address, secondary address, work address, and the name and address of a higher learning institution (if the offender attends one)
- A photograph and fingerprints
- A description of the offense the offender was convicted of, the date of conviction/adjudication, and the city or town where the offense took place
- Any other information that may be useful for identifying the offender
Penalties for Failing to Register
A convicted sex offender will face additional penalties for:
- Failing to register
- Failing to verify registration information
- Failing to provide notice of change of address, employment, or school
- Providing false information
These violations will result in a number of legal penalties, including:
- 6 months to 2.5 years in a house of correction, or up to 5 years in state prison
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- Community parole supervision
- *If it’s a second or consequent conviction, the offender will be sentenced to no less than 5 years in prison
Contact Boston Sex Crimes Defense Attorney Thomas A. Brant
If you are facing charges for failing to register, Boston sex crimes defense lawyer Thomas A. Brant can help. Mr. Brant can advise you of what to do in this situation, as well as what can be done to protect your rights and fight any additional charges. If it was a simple mistake or miscommunication that caused you to forget to register, Mr. Brant can inform the judge of this information and do what he can to negotiate for a reduction or dismissal of any additional charges. Mr. Brant is here to help you get though this difficult time without any additional charges or convictions appearing on your record!
Contact Boston sex crimes attorney Thomas A. Brant today at (617) 765-4903 to discuss your charges and best options!
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