Colorado sex offender registry lawyer

Being required to register as a sex offender can create lifelong challenges. A Colorado sex offender registry lawyer can help individuals understand their rights and determine whether they may be eligible for removal from the registry under Colorado law. Without experienced legal guidance, navigating the removal process and registration requirements can be extremely difficult.

It can become nearly impossible to obtain employment, and being on the registry can affect where a person is allowed to live and significantly impact personal relationships. Without stable housing or reliable income, the consequences of registration can affect every aspect of daily life.

If you are currently listed on the registry for a sex-related offense and need help seeking removal, working with an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a critical difference. For decades, I have helped individuals facing these challenges through my law firm, and I will do everything possible to help improve your situation and pursue the best possible outcome. Contact me today for a completely confidential consultation.

Who is Required to Register?

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry provides public information about registration requirements and qualifying offenses. In the state of Colorado, registering as a sex offender is a penalty for many convictions and is enforced by the Colorado Bureau under Colorado law and criminal law. The more common crimes for which an individual will be required to register as a sex offender due to mandatory registration include the following:

• Sexual assault, including statutory rape and internet luring
• Unlawful sexual contact
• Sexual assault on a child & sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust
• Sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist
• Indecent exposure
• Incest
• Sexual exploitation of children

This is not an exhaustive list; there are also certain crimes that require sex offender registry after a criminal conviction or sex crime conviction, and carry the harshest penalties. If you live in Colorado or Denver Co, registration is required even if you were convicted of the crime out of state.

How Long Must An Individual Remain on the Registry?

How long you’re required to remain on the registry depends on the underlying conviction. Any sexually violent predators are required to remain on the registry for life and may face prison charges. If you were convicted of sexual assault on a child, felony sexual assault, sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, sexual assault on a child by a psychotherapist, incest, or aggravated incest, you will never be able to remove your name from the sex offender registry due to the registration requirement. Additionally, anyone convicted of more than one unlawful sexual behavior or such charges will be required to remain on the registry for life.

If you were convicted of another class 1, 2 or 3 felony, you must remain on the registry for 20 years. Other class 4, 5, and 6 felonies, and class 1 misdemeanor sexual assault and sexual contact convictions require you to remain on the registry for 10 years. If you received a deferred sentence and adjudication, or you were under the age of 18 at the time of the offense, you must remain on the registry for a certain period, such as until the case is dismissed.

Can a Colorado Sex Offender Registry Lawyer Help You Seek Removal?

Once you have been on the registry for the required number of years, and if you haven’t been convicted of any other sex crime or sex crime allegations haven’t been made against you in that time, you should be eligible to be removed from the registry. In order to do this, you will need to complete a form and formally seek removal to discontinue sex offender registration. Additionally, you must notify the law enforcement agency you’re required to register with, the prosecutor in the same jurisdiction of that law enforcement agency, and the prosecuting attorney who convicted you of the criminal charges.

This is an incredibly important process that can help you move forward in your life once and for all, so contacting an experienced lawyer with deep knowledge of Colorado sex crimes is crucial. Making mistakes on the forms or not notifying the correct agencies could cause a significant delay and affect background checks.

Contact A Colorado Sex Offender Registry Lawyer Today

I have more than 20 years of experience as a Colorado sex offender registry lawyer and will do everything it takes to ensure you get the help you need with a strong defense. As an experienced attorney, I completely understand the impact that being a registered sex offender can have on a person’s life and on a loved one who may be accused. For a free initial consultation about your case in Castle Rock or statewide, please call my Breckenridge office at (970) 453-5533 or send me an email.