Registration on the sex offender registry is a common requirement for those who have been convicted of a sex offense in Greeley, Colorado. Yet “common” does not translate to “straightforward”: registering as a sex offender is often confusing, regardless of whether it is the registrant’s first or tenth time. Unfortunately, even a small error with the registration form can result in being charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender – which can be a misdemeanor or even a felony. If you are required to register as a sex offender, it is imperative that you ask your lawyer if you have any questions about the registration process.
1. Who is Required to Register on the Colorado Sex Offender Registry in Weld County?
In Weld County, anyone convicted of a sexual offense listed in C.R.S. 16-22-102 (9) is required to register on the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. Some sex offenses that require registration include:
- Unlawful Sexual Contact, C.R.S. 18-3-404
- Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification, C.R.S. 18-3-405.6
- Indecent Exposure, C.R.S. 18-7-302
- Enticement of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-305
- Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-6-403
- Internet Sexual Exploitation of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405.4
- Internet Luring of a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-306, when the intent was to meet with the child for the purpose of sexual exploitation or sexual contact
- Sexual Assault, C.R.S. 18-3-402
- Sexual Assault on a Child, C.R.S. 18-3-405
Not all sex offenses require registration, but many do. Prostitution and a defendant’s first Public Indecency conviction are two offenses that do not require registration.
2. How Long Am I Required to Register in Greeley?
Depending on the offense, you may only be required to register as a sex offender for a certain period of time in Greeley before you are eligible to petition to deregister. Some misdemeanor sex offenses only require registration for 5 years. Class 4, 5, and 6 felony sexual offenses, as well as Unlawful Sexual Contact, are eligible for deregistration after 10 years. Class 1, 2, and 3 felonies that do not require quarterly reregistration are eligible after 20 years.
Some people convicted of sex offenses are required to register on the Sex Offender Registry for the rest of their lives. These include people who are required to reregister quarterly and those who have been designated Sexually Violent Predators.
3. What are the Penalties for Not Registering as a Sex Offender in Fort Morgan and Eaton?
Not registering as a sex offender in Fort Lupton and Eaton can come with hefty penalties. If you do not register, you will be charged with Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, C.R.S. 18-3-412.5. You can also be charged with this crime if you register using false information, or you do not provide all required information. Whether you are charged with misdemeanor or felony Failure to Register depends on whether you were required to register for a misdemeanor or felony sex crime.
If you are interested in petitioning to deregister from the sex offender registry, you need to contact a top criminal defense lawyer today. We can help you by writing and filing the petition on your behalf, significantly reducing the margin for error and increasing your chances of success. Deregistration can offer you greater employability and housing prospects, as well as a restored personal reputation. Don’t wait to contact us today so that you can return to living in freedom.
Are you interested in petitioning the Weld County Courts to deregister from the sex offender registry? Get in contact with the best criminal defense lawyers with over 3 decades of experience at the O’Malley Law Office today at (970) 616-6009. Together, we can protect your future.
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