Massachusetts Attorneys Assisting Clients with Sex Offender Registration Cases

The sex offender registration program in Massachusetts is a program that was created to keep track of sex offenders who have been convicted of sex offense by the criminal justice system. The program is designed to keep track of those who are currently on probation for a sex offense as well as many of those who have already completed their criminal sentences and are no longer even on probation. A convicted sex offender is required to register in the state that he or she resides in even if the sex offense they have been convicted for occurred in another state. The issue of registering as a sex offender is not one of simply registering, but is an issue of how long a person who is convicted of a sex offense has to register and how frequently. Also, most people who have been convicted of a sex offense face significant curtailment of their ability to travel even between the states for any extensive period of time. Each state has its own set of laws regarding registration. In Massachusetts, the information regarding registered sex offenders will be posted on a public website.

Some of the most common issues a person who is convicted of a sex offense and has to register as a convicted sex offender are the following in Massachusetts:

• How long a person has to register?
• How closely will the state that they are registered in keep track of them?
• Will the state send law enforcement to their job?
• Will law enforcement come and check up on them at their home?
• How badly will law enforcement humiliate the sex offender when they come to the home?

The registration requirement for sex offenders in Massachusetts is designed to supposedly to protect children and society by increasing the awareness of the community at large about who is living in their neighborhood. The Massachusetts government and the media portray convicted sex offenders as having a high risk of recidivism. However, it has been statistically proven that sex offenders have a much lower rate of recidivism than those who commit most other types of crimes.

The Massachusetts government claims that the benefit of the sex offender registry helps prevent sex offenders of committing future crimes. However, a number of sex offender therapists admit that the current sex offender registry programs cause a number of sex offenders who are required to register to flee the state and go into hiding in an endeavor to escape the draconian registration requirements imposed upon them. Failure to register as a sex offender in Massachusetts is a separate crime and results in additional significant penalties. Lately, there has been a surge of actions filed in state and federal courts regarding the constitutionality of the retroactive aspect of the sex offender registration laws.

If you have been charged with failure to register as a convicted sex offender or wish to explore the possibility of not having to register as a sex offender in Massachusetts and the surrounding counties, please call us for help.

Law Firm of SRIS PC

SRIS PC has two law offices in Boston, Massachusetts.

In Boston, Massachusetts, our offices are in Boston & Cambridge.

If you have been charged with failing to register as a sex offender or wish to challenge the constitutionality of the sex offender registration laws in Massachusetts, please feel free to call us toll free at 888-437-7747 or contact us on line.

Our Massachusetts attorneys and staff who assist clients with sex offender registration cases speak the following languages in addition to English: Tamil, Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.

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Our Massachusetts criminal defense attorneys defend criminal cases in the following jurisdictions:

Boston, Greater Boston, South Boston, Middlesex, Worcester, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Hampden, Barnstable, Hampshire, Berkshire, Franklin

How your case is handled may make all the difference in world as to how your life progresses from this potentially traumatic event.  Don’t let someone who will not keep you informed as to the status of your case keep you in the dark.  The relationship you have with your attorney during this very difficult period can have a substantial impact on your mental health.  You need and deserve a lawyer who is looking out for you.

What you do not want is a lawyer who is engaging in unnecessary litigation.  You want a lawyer who will take the time to sit down with you and explain the process and why a particular strategy is being used.  You want a lawyer who will listen to you and keep your best interests at heart.

How can a SRIS Law Group lawyer help you?

First and foremost, we will discuss your case with you.  We will explain to you the different options you have and the pros and cons of each option.  We do not require clients to come in and sit down and talk with us.  Certainly, our clients are welcome to come in and talk with us.  However, we understand that clients are very busy and may not have the time to come to the office.  Therefore, we allow clients to consult with us by phone first and let the clients decide whether they need to come in and meet with their attorney.  To learn more about how a SRIS Law Group lawyer can help you, please call us at 888-437-7747 and speak with a lawyer the same day.

If you are dealing with a case, contact the SRIS Law Group attorneys for help.  Our lawyers have been helping clients with cases for many years and are experienced at helping clients solve their problems.