Category: Sex Offender Registry

Commit These Crimes, Go on the Texas Sex Offender Registry

By: Brandon Fulgham

Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

While the Texas Sex Offender Registry was created to inform and protect the public at large, registering can negatively impact nearly every aspect of an offender’s life.

To ensure some semblance of normalcy and quality of life after conviction, sex offenders must understand exactly how registration works and how long they are required to stay on the Texas Sex Offender Registry.

Today, we’ve categorized a number of crimes based on registration period – forever, for 10 years, and none. If you have been convicted of a sex crime but don’t see it here, an experienced Texas sex crimes attorney can review your case and provide the guidance you need.

CONVICTIONS THAT REQUIRE REGISTRATION FOR LIFE IN TEXAS

Continuous Sexual Abuse [...]

Your Guide to Removing Yourself from the Texas Sex Offender Registry

By: Brandon Fulgham

Sex Crimes | Sex Offender Registry

If you’ve been convicted of a sex crime in Texas, you may have been required to register as a sex offender with the Department of Public Safety. This means that you’ve likely paid for your crime in more ways than one.

Perhaps you’ve had difficulty finding employment. Or experienced harassment from neighbors. Or possibly even been restricted from living in certain areas or participating in various events in your community.

You may not be aware, however, that this registration isn’t necessarily permanent, and you could qualify to deregister from the database by meeting the proper criteria. This post offers guidance on removing yourself from the Texas Sex Offender Registry in four easy steps.

Step 1: Check Your Eligibility

Your first [...]