What happens if I "fail to register" as a sex offender in Colorado?

Описание: Top Denver criminal defense attorney explains the Colorado crime of failing to register as a sex offender.

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FAILING TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER

It is extremely important that convicted sex offenders in Colorado register with their local law enforcement agency in accordance with C.R.S. 18-3-412.5. Failure to register or failure to keep law enforcement notified of their whereabouts is a serious crime that is entirely separate from their underlying sex offense.

Misdemeanor sex offenders who fail to register can be prosecuted for an extraordinary class 1 misdemeanor. The punishment carries up to 18 months in jail, and/or up to $1,000 in fines.

Felony sex offenders who fail to register can be prosecuted for a class 6 felony. The punishment carries one to one-and-a-half years in prison and/or $1,000 to $100,000 in fines. And if they neglect to register a second or subsequent time, they will be charged with a class 5 felony. This carries the same punishment as a first-time failure-to-register charge, except that the maximum possible prison sentence is three years years.

Note that juvenile offenders face laxer penalties for failure to register. Depending on the case, a first-time offense carries a maximum of 45 days in detention.

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