Failure to Register as Sex Offender

When convicted of certain sex crimes, you may be required to register as a sex offender. Failure to register can result in criminal charges with severe penalties.

For instance, in Hamilton County, Ohio, all sex offenders are required to register their residence, employment and/or higher education with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office within three (3) days of entering Hamilton County.

• Tier I offenders are required to register once a year, in addition to, every residence change for 15 years.
• Tier II offenders are required to register every 180 days, in addition to, every residence change for 25 years.
• Tier III offenders are required to register every 90 days for life, in addition to, every residence change.

The Kentucky Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill to require convicted sex offenders to register their email addresses, instant message, chat, and online screen names. Failure to do so makes it a Class D felony which carries a sentence of one to five years. A subsequent offense would be a Class C felony which carries a penalty of five to 10 years.

Due to the all the variables and intricate details, it is not uncommon for the charge of "failure to register" to be filed against you in error or at least without your knowledge. It is best to hire a criminal defense attorney with experience in the defense of the "failure to register" charge and the original offense that resulted in the sex offender registration.

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