Legal Question in Criminal Law in Minnesota

sex offender registry

my son, who is now 30, was charged and convicted in mn of criminal sexual contact. he was 16 at the time. he served his time in a juvenile facility and when he was released on prbation, he was transferred to az, where i (his mother) lived at the time. last week, he got a letter from the mndoc stating that he had failed to register as a sex offender. he was 16 at the time of his offense and 17 when his probation was transfered to az and he was released into my ''custody.'' is he in violation and could he go to jail?


Asked on 12/01/08, 6:42 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: sex offender registry

Minnesota Statutes Section 243.166, subd. 6 specifies a "registration period," which depends upon various factors, not stated in your question. Even so, it seems conceivable your son may still be required to register. A spearate issue could be, even if not now required to register, did he commit a crime by failing to register in the past? Even if the answer to that question were "yes," another question could be "has he been charged with a crime as a result, in Minnesota or elsewhere?" Th answer to that question could be yes or no - but would be important to find out.

FFI: http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/sexcrimecharges.html

http://www.liberty-lawyer.com/sexcrimecharges/sexstatutesmn.html

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Answered on 12/03/08, 11:25 am
Maury Beaulier612.240.8005 Minnesota Lawyers

Re: sex offender registry

Where was he charged withr his failure to register.

A failure to register is a felony offense and does carry with it a presumptive jail sentence if convicted. As a result, it is extremely serious. The reporting requirements vary based on offense, but generally, any change of address must be reported five days before any relocation occurs.

If this is charged in Minnesota, please call 612.240.8005 for a consultation.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 9:32 pm


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