Understanding Utah's Sex Offense Registration System

 Posted on August 29, 2022 in Sex crimes

While all sex offenses are extremely serious crimes, some are more severely punished than others. In Utah, people who are convicted of a sex crime and required to register as a sex offender are stratified into different levels based on the seriousness of their crime and risk of reoffending. Registration in Utah can last ten years or a lifetime. No matter the designation, sex offenders face a number of difficulties in daily life. They may struggle with simple needs like finding housing and work. There is a heavy stigma attached to any type of sex offense. If you are facing charges of a sexual nature, it is important that you find a highly skilled attorney like those at Collins Rupp, P.C. to give you the best odds of beating the charge.

Crimes That Lead to Ten-Year Sex Offender Registration

In Utah, a number of crimes can land you on the Sex Offenders Registry for ten years. These offenders are those who have committed less serious sex crimes and are considered low-risk for reoffending. They must remain registered as a sex offender for ten years. Crimes that can lead to this designation include: 

• Voyeurism

• Unlawful sexual activity with a minor

• Forcible sexual abuse

• Lewdness (upon fourth conviction)

• Sexual battery (upon fourth conviction)

• Lewdness involving a child

• Custodial sexual relations (with child under 18 years old)

• Sexual exploitation of a vulnerable adult

• Incest

• Kidnapping 

Even as a ten-year Sex Offender, you would face serious restrictions on your life.

The Crimes Associated With Level II Sex Offenders

Permanent Sex Offenders are at higher risk for reoffending. They have committed the most serious and despised sex crimes, often violently or against children. Crimes that lead to this designation include: 

• Rape

• Child kidnapping or aggravated kidnapping 

• Rape of a child

• Object rape

• Forcible sodomy or sodomy on a child

• Enticing a minor

• Aggravated sexual assault

• Sexual abuse of a child

If you are charged with any of these crimes, your entire future is at risk. It is critical to seek urgent help from a qualified lawyer.

Reach Out to a Davis County Sex Crimes Lawyer

Collins Rupp, P.C. treats each client with respect and dignity, no matter what you have been accused of. Our experienced Salt Lake City sex crimes attorneys recognize that not everyone charged is guilty and that there is no “normal” sex crime case. Call us at 385-777-2753 for a free consultation.

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