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  • 10-22-2008, 11:51 AM
    underdog37
    Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    My question involves criminal law for the state of: california. I am looking for awnsers.. anything at this point is appreciated. In 2000, a close friend of mine was unjustly sentenced as a sex offender. For the last 8 years he has on his birthday annually registered w/ the local authorities. He has continued with working fulltime and going to college.All the while buiding his case for a certificate for rehabilitation.
    But september 19th, 2008 that all changed when he was arrested at his worksite for non compliance of registering. He was 6 days late. He is now out on bail and wanting to know if any documentation that supports there were [I]contributing factors [/I]that delayed him to register on time, can make a difference. He does have letters from both his boss and supervisor. he was released the same day he was taken in and followed through with going to the police dept. to register for 08. His next hearing is 10/28/08.
  • 10-22-2008, 11:59 AM
    panther10758
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    He needs an Attorney! The factors that delayed his meeting his obligation are better studied by an Attorney
  • 10-22-2008, 12:34 PM
    zedex
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    I agree with Panther. Get an attorney now, today. Sex offenders are often persecuted beyond prosecution because of the nature of the crime. People are tired of dealing with them and courts are cracking down on them very hard. His reason for being late had better be good.

    One guy I know is an offender. He was a week late to re-register. Two and a half years later, he was released. Thats 2.5 years wasted over a week in time. Why not just re-register before the expiration of current registry??
  • 10-22-2008, 12:59 PM
    underdog37
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    yes I have recently found out that unless he has a defense of immposibility, (heart attack,etc.) it would seem his best option is to plea bargain for a misdemeanor.Now it is up to us and his public defender to get as much time as possible to build a defense in order to prevent the judge from being convinced by the d.a that he does not deserve a cert. of rehabilitation, due to this new charge.
  • 11-09-2008, 05:37 PM
    underdog37
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    alot has happened since my last post and his last hearing. He plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge per people vs. west. Advice That came in handy from an attorney I have been consulting with regarding the paticulars of his case. Now he has only to meet with probation and go back for his sentencing hearing. It turns out that the letters I told him to collect from his boss, supervisor, and other letters of character reference will be attached to his personal statement and filed by his p. defender. This ensures the oppurtunity he needs to continue to persuade the judge and da to go lighter on his sentencing. I will be sure to post in this forum again when his sencence is served and he applies for his certificate of rehabilitation. Btw, did you know that the attorney who has guided us, is one of the leading individuals proposing the legislature and the courts to make it no longer required for a governor's pardon for to be considered rehabilitated for offenders. Even the attorney general's office is showing support. Interesting since they are usually adversaries.
  • 11-09-2008, 08:59 PM
    zedex
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    Interesing concept. But, I wonder would the legislation pass. As I said before, the general public is tired of convicted sex offenders reoffending, so it may be a hard pill to swallow so to speak.

    I have known several sex offenders and none have reoffended, whereas others convicted of other offenses, such as drugs, alcohol, B&E always seem to end back behind bars on the same or similar charges.

    Given that, I ponder if sex offenders are a group considered more or less likely to reoffend than others. Certainly, they get all the media attention, but what is the actual threat compared to others.

    Anyone have the answer to that??
  • 11-09-2008, 10:18 PM
    kist
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    I'm actually hopeful the other direction Zedex. I think the public is waking up to the abuses of the Sex Offenders registry with high profile stories all over the news (click any of the links) But on the other hand that's a slow ship to turn around. I think it's just a matter of time before a high court rules them cruel and unusual but we'll see. Most parents keep a close eye on their children and they still get molested by grandpa or dad or an old and 'trusted' friend or a teacher (although let me come out and say a 14 year old boy cannot be molested by his female teacher, the proper term is 'lucked out').

    Human Rights Watch - US: Sex Offender Laws May Do More Harm Than Good
    http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/09/06/usdom16819.htm
    http://www.hrw.org/reports/2007/us0907/7.htm

    20/20 piece
    http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/S...4400537&page=3
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeEMVMtrL8

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21535447/
  • 11-09-2008, 11:08 PM
    zedex
    Re: Failure to Register As Sex Offender
    Quote:

    Quoting kist
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    I'm actually hopeful the other direction Zedex. I think the public is waking up to the abuses of the Sex Offenders registry with high profile stories all over the news (click any of the links) But on the other hand that's a slow ship to turn around. I think it's just a matter of time before a high court rules them cruel and unusual but we'll see. Most parents keep a close eye on their children and they still get molested by grandpa or dad or an old and 'trusted' friend or a teacher (although let me come out and say a 14 year old boy cannot be molested by his female teacher, the proper term is 'lucked out').

    Human Rights Watch - US: Sex Offender Laws May Do More Harm Than Good
    http://hrw.org/english/docs/2007/09/06/usdom16819.htm
    http://www.hrw.org/reports/2007/us0907/7.htm

    20/20 piece
    http://abcnews.go.com/2020/Stossel/S...4400537&page=3
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCeEMVMtrL8

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21535447/


    I agree with you, Kist. We had a discussion about that a couple months ago, I believe.

    I wonder how the general public's opinion would change about SO's if the good ones, {loosely termed, of course} got as much media attention. We'll never hear of Joe Blow, convicted sex offender, winning any Pulitzer or doing any good as they are not afforded the same rights as other convicts. Media attention is the reason.

    America is suppossed to be the land of second chances but when your name and photo is supplied for all the world to see everyday, well, that just kinda makes it hard to do better.

    I know a guy that is a SO. He confessed to it whereas the girl involved denied it all the way. It was consenual. He did 8 in and is about to end his 8 out. But, he will always be listed as a predator and his life is in the control of others. He works meanial jobs as no good ones will have him. It was the only time in his life he had contact with the law and it is a lifetime deal.

    His exwife gave him custody of their kids a couple years ago and he has raised them as best he could. He still has two at home.

    But, then, there are the bad ones, too. Google George Edenfeild, Peggy Edenfeild, Christopher Barrios. Very disturbing case, heart breaking. It clearly outlines the other side of the debate. Another point being, though, does registering really protect anyone??

    So confusing a topic.................
    :wallbang: no clear answer
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