Having to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma can cause substantial restraints on your life, including limiting where you can live, work, and even visit. However, failing to register can mean even more trouble for you – especially if you are trying to move forward with your life.
If you’ve failed to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma City, allow an experienced attorney to help get your life back on track and mitigate any penalties.
FAQ: Register as a Sex Offender in Oklahoma
State law requires that you register as a sex offender in Oklahoma with both the Department of Corrections and your local law enforcement.
Failing to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma can lead to a felony charge and an extra five years in prison, as well as $5,000 in fines.
Additional Information
An Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney can help you build a defense or mitigate the penalties you are facing for failure to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma.
Although the crime seems straight forward, a prosecutor must still prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
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.
If he or she cannot prove all of these elements, then you may escape a guilty conviction.
Low-cost Consultation: Oklahoma City Defense Attorney
Even though you may have already served time for the crime, failing to register as a sex offender in Oklahoma can mean even more jail time or other penalties. We can help.
If you’ve been accused of a crime, call the Criminal Defense Law Office of Oklahoma City at (405) 588-4529 (588-4LAW).
If you prefer, send your question directly to an Oklahoma criminal defense attorney by using the contact form at the top right side of this page.
All inquiries are confidential. Also, your first consultation is low-cost.