Depending on the type of crime you have been convicted of in another state, you may be required to register as a sex offender in California. If you were convicted of any offense that if committed or attempted in the state of California would have qualified as a sex offense that requires registration under California Penal Code section 290, you will be required to register as a sex offender in California.
Sex Crimes With Mandatory Sex Offender Registration
Simply stated, if you have an out-of-state conviction for any of the sex crimes listed under California Penal Code section 290, you are required to register as a sex offender if you live or work in California.
Crimes that require you to register as a sex offender include:
How Long Will I Have To Register For Under PC 290?
The obligation to register under California Penal Code section 290 lasts for a lifetime and requires that you provide updates of your address and whereabouts on an annual basis. In addition, once you register as a sex offender your personal information, including information about what crime you were convicted of and your address, will be posted on a website maintained by the Department of Justice and can be viewed by the public. The only way to get rid of the obligation to register as a sex offender is to seek a certificate or rehabilitation or a governor’s pardon (PC 4852).
Speak To An Experienced Criminal Attorney Today
If you or a loved one is facing a sex crime charge or are required to register as a sex offender it is important that you speak with an experienced sex crimes attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience successfully defending clients in sex crime cases. We have been successful in seeking certificates of rehabilitation and governor’s pardons to prevent clients from having to register as sex offenders for life. Call us today at 877-466-5245 or visit our website at www.wksexcrimes.com for more information. We will be there when you call.
