{"id":579,"date":"2020-07-15T09:27:33","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T13:27:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sarasotacriminalattorneyblog.com\/?p=579"},"modified":"2024-08-29T15:27:41","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T19:27:41","slug":"florida-court-discusses-the-requirement-to-register-as-a-sex-offender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sarasotadefenseattorney.com\/blog\/florida-court-discusses-the-requirement-to-register-as-a-sex-offender\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Court Discusses the Requirement to Register as a Sex Offender"},"content":{"rendered":"

In many cases in which a defendant is convicted of a crime of a sexual nature, the court will impose a sentence that includes a requirement that the defendant register as a sex offender. In some instances, though, a court has the discretion to remove a defendant\u2019s requirement to register as a sex offender. The court can only exercise this discretion if certain factors are met, however, as shown in a recent case<\/a> in which a Florida appellate court denied the defendant\u2019s petition for the removal of the requirement to register as a sex offender. If you are charged with a crime of a sexual nature, it is in your best interest to speak to a dedicated Sarasota sex crime defense attorney to assess the circumstances surrounding your arrest and what defenses you may be able to assert to protect your rights.<\/p>\n

Procedural History of the Case<\/p>\n

It is alleged that the defendant was charged with traveling to meet a minor in violation of Florida law, and unlawful use of computer service in violation of Florida law, both of which were crimes of a sexual nature. He was adjudicated guilty and sentenced by the court. His sentence included a requirement that he register as a sex offender. As such, he filed a petition to remove the requirement. The sentencing court denied the defendant\u2019s motion, after which he appealed.<\/p>\n

Removal of the Requirement to Register as a Sex Offender<\/p>\n

Under Florida law, if certain requirements are met, a court has the discretion to consider removing a requirement imposed on a defendant convicted of a sex crime. Specifically, the requirement can be waived if a defendant is convicted of sexual performance of a child, lascivious or lewd offenses that were committed in the presence of a person under the age of sixteen, and engaging in specific computer transmissions that are prohibited by law.<\/p>\n

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