Los Angeles Sex Crimes Attorney

Failure to Register (California Penal Code 290)

When a person is convicted of committing an illegal sexual offense, he/she may be required by California Penal Code 290 to register as a sex offender. In California, Megan’s Law is used by law enforcement officials to keep track of known sex offenders, and help alert members of the public if a sex offender moves into their neighborhood.

If you have been ordered by the court to register as a sex offender, you have five days to do so once you have been released from custody or finish an alternate sentence. Sex offenders are required to register for life, and must report annually to keep law enforcement up-to-date. Failure to register or renew is in violation of the law and will result in legal consequences such as prison, steep fines, probation, additional criminal charges, and other penalties.

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Los Angeles, it is vital that you contact an expert criminal defense attorney to help fight your charges. Mandatory registration as a sex offender can lead to life-altering consequences that last a lifetime. Individuals who are registered sex offenders are usually ostracized by society, and face employment loss, damaged reputations, strained relationships, limited future opportunities, and loss of community.

Contact a Los Angeles Sex Crimes Attorney

If you have been accused of committing a sex crime, the best thing you can do for yourself is hire a talented Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to represent you in court. Attorney Debra S. White has successfully defended numerous individuals charged with a sex crime. Ms. White is very familiar with the Los Angeles criminal court system, and employs effective strategies to obtain a favorable outcome. Furthermore, Ms. White also strives to provide each client with personalized attention, compassionate legal counsel, and expert advice.