Man Arrested for Failing to Register as a Sex Offender After Move to NJ
A 43-year-old man from Rhode Island has been arrested for allegedly failing to register as a sex offender after moving to New Jersey. According to The Gloucester Times, the arrest occurred in National Park. The man was originally convicted of a second-degree sexual assault in 1996. It is unclear from the report how long the man has lived in New Jersey or if he fully understood how much time he had before needing to register after moving.
New Jersey Code 2C:7-12-19 covers Megan’s Law Internet registration requirements for convicted sex offenders. Certain sex offenders are required by law to register in the county in which they reside. Anyone can have access to view this registry online. Depending on the conviction, the easily accessible website may display details about the alleged offender, where they live, what the offense was and, in some cases, what the offender looks like by posting a photo.
Being forced to register as a sex offender can cause substantial damage to one's reputation and even jeopardize an individual's chances of obtaining gainful employment or a place to live. Failing to register with local authorities will result in additional penalties. Convicted sex offenders who have moved to the state of New Jersey must register within 10 days of arrival. Offenders who have moved within the state only have 10 days to register as well. All offenders must verify their address every 90 days, regardless of whether or not they have moved. Failure to do so is a fourth degree offense.
Megan’s Law is one of many reasons why it is so crucial to fight sex crime charges with an experienced New Jersey sex crime defense attorney at your side, like those at Lependorf & Silverstein. If you have been charged with a sex crime in New Jersey, please call our law offices at 609-240-0040 before discussing your case with the authorities. We will fight hard to ensure that your rights are protected.
