Legal Question in Criminal Law in Indiana

My son was ordered to be placed on the sex offenders registry in Indiana as part of a plea bargain for sexual misconduct with a minor. This was outlined in the sentencing agreement in March of 06.

That term has now expired.

He was recently released from prison on a narcotics charge. When meeting with his new parole officer he was told that he needed to register as a sex offender. He told the parole officer that his requirement had expired and he didn't have to be on the registry. The parole officer threatened him with arrest if he didn't so my son walked across the street to the court house and registered.

When he returned to his meeting with his parole officer he was told that the officer checked out his claim and that in fact, he didn't need to register. The damage was already done.

We're being told that the only way to get him off the registry is through a court order and this is going to cost $600.00 in lawyers fees that we do not have.

Also his parole is being treated as parole for a sex offense and my son is not allowed to see his 5 year old daughter. This whole thing is ridiculous as he is not a preditor or pedifile. In fact, the only reason he was ever on the registry was because it was considered punishment at the time.

The question is, what can we do to rectify this without paying heavy attorney fees.


Asked on 2/10/10, 11:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

Since your definition of heavy attorney fees is $600, probably nothing. He needs to hire an attorney, and that attorney needs to get paid. That is not a lot of money for what it will accomplish for your son.

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Answered on 2/15/10, 12:15 pm


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