Having to register as a sex offender will place significant limitations on someone’s life, including where they can live, work, or even visit.
However, failure to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma can lead to even more serious consequences, including felony charges and up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines.
Proving Someone Failed to Register as a Sex Offender
Oklahoma law requires that individuals who have committed certain sex offenses register with both the Department of Corrections and local enforcement. This registration requires the provision of their name, address and place of employment. Failure to register as a sex offender will result in a felony charge.
In order to convict someone of failure to register as a sex offender, prosecution will have to prove:
1) that the defendant was found guilty of a sex crime,
2) that he received notice that he was required to register as a sex offender,
3) that he failed to register with the appropriate agencies
4) within either two or three business days.
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If you are facing an Oklahoma failure to register as a sex offender charge, contact an experienced Muskogee criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.
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