Atlanta Sex Crime Lawyer

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Sex offender registration is often a requirement after a sex crime conviction. There are particular minor offenses which may not require registration, but sodomy, rape, child pornography, child molestation, and sexual battery will all most likely require mandatory sex offender registration for life. Under Georgia law, a sex offender is required to register and re-register with the proper authority at particular intervals, and he or she will be informed of these requirements upon the completion of his or her term of imprisonment before release on parole or probation.

Have you been accused of a failure to register as a sex offender? You may have been accused of a failure to register upon your release from imprisonment, or perhaps you were accused of not registering within the allotted time period after your birthday, change of name, or change of address. There are numerous instances in which you will need to register or re-register with your local sheriff's office, and violating these requirements will have extremely harsh consequences. A first failure to register is a felony offense that may be punishable by 10 to 30 years imprisonment, and a second offense may be punishable by imprisonment for life.

Consult an Atlanta Sex Crime Attorney Today

You need to take immediate action and consult an attorney if you have been accused of failing to register as a sex offender. You may currently be at risk of facing years of imprisonment, or possibly a lifetime in prison if this is your second offense. By talking to an experienced sex crimes lawyer immediately, you can find out more about your options and what can be done to help you avoid a conviction. Although you may be classified as a sex offender, you still have the right to legal counsel just as any other American citizen does. Take advantage of that right and contact an Atlanta sex crime attorney today.

At Conaway & Strickler, P.C. our experienced Atlanta sex crime attorneys assist clients throughout Georgia who have been accused of failure to register as a sex offender. Contact our firm today for a free consultation.