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Having a criminal conviction on your record is something you want to avoid at all costs. It will follow you around for the rest of your life and will have to be explained to employers, at interviews, and higher education opportunities. But if there’s one thing worse, it is also being a registered sex offender. Not only do you have the conviction of the crime itself, but you will also be required to register your address and be listed as a sex offender on public websites and in police databases.
Lake Havasu Lawyer Handling Sex Offense Cases
Lake Havasu City has just started using a new sex offender tracking system to more efficiently and effectively locate and track registered sex offenders in their jurisdiction. The database, called OffenderWatch, pulls information statewide from law enforcement agencies about movement, history, and activities of those on the sex offender registry. One major feature is that citizens can access the database 24-7.
Registering as a Sex Offender
In Mohave County, once a sex offender is released from serving their sentence or off probation, they have 10 days to register with the Sheriff’s Office. Failure to register is a crime in itself, resulting in heavy fines and possible prison time. It is not uncommon for this to happen. Failure to register as a sex offender in Arizona can easily be due to a miscommunication, misunderstanding, or ignorance of the process. If you are charged with failure to register as a sex offender, contact our office immediately so we can get your case resolved quickly with great results.
Author Bio
Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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Tempe
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Apache Junction
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