Failure to register (FTR) after a sex offense conviction is a separate and serious crime. What happens if you fail to register as a sex offender? It is either a felony or a gross misdemeanor, depending on the underlying conviction. A FTR conviction can result in jail time. If you are facing charges for failure Read More…
Category: Sex Offender Registration
What to Expect When Registering as a Sex Offender
A Conversation with Jan Olson, Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Q: Clients convicted of sex offense crimes must have a lot of questions about the process of Sex Offender Registration. What can they expect from the process in general? When a person is convicted of certain sex offenses, they are required to register as a sex Read More…
Homeless Shelter May Be a Residence for Sex Offender Registration
Homeless Shelter May Be a Residence for Sex Offender Registration Benjamin Batson was convicted at trial of “failure to register as a sex offender” because he had not checked in with the sheriff’s office pursuant to RCW 9A.44.131(1)(d). He tried to “arrest judgment,” and was unsuccessful. Mr. Batson said there was insufficient evidence that he Read More…