Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

Not registering or updating your sex offender registration.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

1. 1You had to register
2. 2You knew it
3. 3You did not register or update on time

Possible punishment

Up to 1 year, or 16 months, 2, or 3 years.