Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

New York Sex Offender Attorney

In New York, sex offender registration requirements are extremely strict. A person who has been required to register as a sex offender will need to register and re-register with local law enforcement upon his release and then at regular intervals, and may also be subject to electronic monitoring. A sex offender may be prohibited from living or working within a certain distance of schools, playgrounds or other places children frequent and may even face arrest for loitering in an area where children are present.

A failure to register as a sex offender is a felony offense in New York. A defendant convicted of this crime may face a minimum of 1 year imprisonment in a state correctional facility. A first failure to register is a Class E Felony, punishable by up to 4 years imprisonment. A second failure to register is a Class D Felony and is punishable by up to 7 years imprisonment. On top of any term of imprisonment you have already served, if you do not comply with sex offender registration requirements upon your release from jail or prison, you may criminal charges and serious penalties all over again. Do not let your future be jeopardized because you have been accused of noncompliance with registration requirements. Instead, contact a New York sex crimes attorney at Conaway & Strickler to find out how you can challenge these charges.

Conaway & Strickler, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm that offers experienced, aggressive criminal defense representation in the face of all types of sex crime charges throughout New York. We have over two decades of experience and knowledge to back your defense, and we are standing by to see how we can assist you.

Accused of a failure to register? Contact a New York sex offender registration lawyer at our firm today for a free case evaluation.