There was a time when little attention was given to people who failed to register properly. That time has passed. Police agencies now have special units devoted to prosecuting registrants who either fail to register or improperly register. Often there are task forces that are federally funded to find and prosecute people who are not properly registered.

In most cases, failure to register is extremely serious because the prosecutor will allege prior strikes. Situations involving even minor violations can be used to obtain lengthy prison terms and limit the credit you receive for good behavior. In addition, this can impact your ability to terminate your registration requirement by adding years to your base registration requirement and delaying your petition until after you have completed your sentence and are off probation or parole.

The Law Office of Bruce Bridgman knows the laws and has defended clients throughout the state. We take these cases seriously and work tirelessly to successfully defend you. The Law Office of Bruce Bridgman has obtained dismissals and reduced felony charges with significant prison time to misdemeanor charges with no jail time.

If you are facing a prosecution for a registration issue you deserve lawyers like the Law Office of Bruce Bridgman. Do not settle for less than the best when the stakes are so high. Often there are important facts or legal issues that can be used to defend a “failure to register” prosecution. In some cases a lack of intent or other mitigating evidence can be presented to the court to minimize the penalties. Anyone facing criminal charges for this offense should contact an attorney before making any statements to police or signing a plea agreement.