Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender?

The sex offender registry is a thorn in the side of many in Kansas who have been convicted of a crime which requires them to register. In most cases, registration as a sex offender is life-long and will always be public to any potential employers or educational facilities.

When you are facing conviction that would require you to register as a sex offender, it is important that you retain the assistance of a skilled Johnson County criminal defense attorney to represent you. Penalties for conviction are severe and the implications of being a registered sex offender can change your life forever.

If you are facing any of the following charges, conviction of the charge will require you to register as a sex offender in Kansas:

• Aggravated sexual assault
• Any sexual offense involving a minor
• Criminal sodomy
• Aggravated sexual battery
• Sodomy involving a minor
• Solicitation of a minor
• Prostitution involving a minor

This is not a comprehensive list, as penalties for sex crime are subject to the court's discretion. However, if you are convicted of any of the above crimes, you will be required to register as a sex offender. Upon registry, you will need to submit personal information to public records including your name, birthplace, hometown, every offense you've been convicted of, your social security number and many other personal details about your life.

Sex Crime Defense in All of Johnson County

It is important to remember that this requirement is only for those who are actually convicted of the sexual offense they were charged with. That means that if you are tried for an offense but the charge is either lessened or dismissed, you will not be required to register. This makes it all the more impertinent that you contact a criminal defense lawyer in Johnson County that can defend you effectively.