Having to register as a sex offender in Tulsa, Oklahoma will place significant limitations on someone’s life. Registration impacts where someone can live, work, or even visit.
However, failure to register as a sex offender Oklahoma can lead to even more serious consequences.
Proving Someone Failed to Register as a Sex Offender Oklahoma
Failure to register as a sex offender can result in felony charges including up to five years in prison and $5,000 in fines. Oklahoma statutes require that individuals who have committed certain sex offenses register with both the Department of Corrections and local law enforcement. This registration requires the provision of their name, address and place of employment.
In order to convict someone of failure to register as a sex offender Oklahoma, 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.
A prosecutor must prove each of these four elements beyond a reasonable doubt
Initial Consultation: Tulsa Criminal Defense Lawyer
Failure to register as a sex offender Oklahoma can lead to years behind bars and serious fines. If you or anyone you know is faced with this charge, contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
Consult with an experienced attorney at The Tulsa Criminal Defense Law Firm, call (918) 256-3400 or (888) 447-7262 today. If you prefer a felony defense attorney on our team to call you or contact you by email, fill out our online consultation request form.