Description: Anamosa, Iowa criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to register as a sex officer in violation of Iowa's Sex Offender Registry law.

Iowa's Sex Offender Registry law requires individuals convicted of sex offenses to register with local authorities. The registry protects the public from violent and repeat offenders and helps law enforcement investigate.
Who must register

Individuals convicted of sexual offenses, including sexual abuse, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, and sexually violent crimes
Individuals who were on probation, parole, or work release for a sex offense
Individuals who were incarcerated for a sex offense
Individuals found not guilty by reason of insanity for a sex offense

How long must they register

Generally, offenders must register for 10 years

Offenders may be required to register for life if they re-offend or are convicted of an aggravated offense
Offenders must register for the length of their special sentence if they were sentenced under section 903B.1 or 903B.2

What information is included
Photographs, Residential addresses, Aliases, Conviction information, Tier assignment, Residency, and Exclusion and employment restrictions.
Where can I find the registry

You can search the Iowa Sex Offender Registry online at www.iowasexoffender.gov

You can also request information from your local law enforcement agency or the Iowa Department of Public Safety

Frequently Asked Questions - Iowa Sex Offender Registry
All convictions requiring sex offender registration in Iowa are either clearly of a sexual nature (Sexual Abuse, Assault with Inte...

Outcome: Defendant elected to plead guilty.

Ralston was sentenced to two unspecified prison terms, each not exceeding 5 years. The sentences will be served one after the other with no break while a parole revocation awaits a decision.

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