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What Happens if I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?
What Happens if I Fail to Register as a Sex Offender?

Registration as a Sex Offender If you have been convicted of a crime requiring Sex Offender Registration, then you will need to register as a Sex Offender pursuant to North Carolina Law. Registration can be required for a period of 30 years all the way to a lifetime. ...

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Blog posts in Sex Offenses

  • Which Crimes Require Sex Offender Registration?

    There are over 30 types of crimes in North Carolina that require sex offender registration upon conviction. Being on the registry is a crippling ...

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  • Changes to the Bond System in North Carolina

    North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper just signed a new bill into law that will greatly affect how some criminal defendants are processed in the criminal ...

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  • Sexual Exploitation of a Minor In North Carolina

    Not all charges related to child pornography are prosecuted at the federal level. A handful of these cases remain in state court where they are ...

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  • Indecent Liberties in North Carolina

    Some of the most serious and most difficult cases in the justice system are sex-related offenses that involve child victims. These crimes all carry ...

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  • What is a SANE Nurse’s Role in a Sexual Abuse Case?

    If you have been charged with a crime involving allegations of sexual assault, the accuser will often undergo a series of physical and psychological ...

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  • Wrongfully Accused of Child Abuse from Decades Ago? Where Do You Go from Here?

    Have you found yourself accused of misconduct with a child that allegedly occurred in the 2000’s, 90’s, or even earlier? Trying to remember what ...

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  • Crime Against Nature

    North Carolina’s sex offense laws and statutes are constantly changing. This makes it extremely difficult to determine whether or not you could be ...

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  • Child Pornography Laws in North Carolina

    Like most states, North Carolina has made it illegal to make, distribute, or possess child pornography. North Carolina classifies these actions as ...

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  • I Sent a Nude Image to Someone Who Is a Minor, Am I in Trouble?

    While the laws surrounding receiving nude images from a minor are very clear and well-known, the laws around sending nude or explicit images to a ...

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  • Failure to Register as a Sex Offender in North Carolina

    One of the most serious results of being convicted of a sex-related crime is the requirement that you must register as a sex offender. Once on the sex ...

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  • Sexual Battery in North Carolina

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina are sex crimes. On top of that, just the charge of a sex crime could ...

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  • What Are the Penalties for Indecent Exposure?

    Indecent exposure in North Carolina is a serious crime and can carry stiff penalties. It is important to understand what the law says about indecent ...

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  • Second-Degree Forcible Sexual Offense

    North Carolina’s sex offense laws and statutes are constantly changing. This makes it extremely difficult to determine whether or not you could be ...

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  • The North Carolina Rape Shield Rule

    Some of the most serious cases in the North Carolina Criminal Justice system are sexual assault cases. During these cases, one of the most important ...

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  • Solicitation of a Child by Computer

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina are sex crimes. On top of that, a sex crime involving a minor could ...

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  • Statute of Limitations in Sexual Assault Cases

    When people hear someone was arrested for a sexual offense crime that allegedly occurred 20 years ago, the logical question that comes to mind is ...

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  • 4 Common Types of Internet Sex Crimes

    From e-mail and social media to entertainment and news outlets, we rely on the internet to communicate, work, learn, and stay connected with loved ...

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  • Sexual Battery Charges in Charlotte North Carolina

    Sexual battery is one of the most serious misdemeanor crimes in North Carolina. A conviction of sexual battery carries the potential of jail time, ...

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  • Indecent Liberties with a Child in North Carolina

    Some of the most serious criminal charges you can face in North Carolina are sexual based offenses that involve a child, such as Indecent Liberties ...

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  • December 2019 Changes to North Carolina's Sexual Offense Laws

    In December of 2019, two new laws took effect in North Carolina reforming the states sexual assault laws. These two key changes substantially altered ...

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  • Forceable Rape in North Carolina

    One of the most serious charges you can face in North Carolina is the charge of Forceable Rape. A conviction for one of these crimes can destroy your ...

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  • Commonly Raised Questions and Issues in Forceable Rape Cases

    Forceable rape cases are often very complex and bring up numerous questions. It is imperative that you speak to an experienced and knowledgeable ...

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  • Statutory Rape in North Carolina

    One of the most serious criminal charges that you can face in North Carolina is statutory rape. If you are charged with a sex crime then your future ...

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