Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Number of years ago crime was committed

Does it matter how long ago a crime was commited? A relative is on probation, for NOT registering as a sex offender, and he needs a travel permit to work in another state. WHY? Is it because it is a sex related crime ONLY. Does it matter that it was over 20 years ago (the crime he was convicted and served time for)????


Asked on 4/15/09, 9:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Number of years ago crime was committed

Failing to register as a sex offender is a separate crime. It sounds like your relative has been convicted of that offense, and is on probation as a result of that conviction, not for the earlier sex offense. If so, he is being treated like any other probationer who wants to work outside of California.

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Answered on 4/15/09, 10:03 pm


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