On the surface if you have committed a sexual offense Georgia requires you to hold lifetime sex offender registration, but there are two exceptions to this rule, listed below. For more free information on handling sex crime charges in general, check out The Art of Sex Crime Defense.
Number One: Ten years have passed since the offender in question finished his or her prison sentence and probation.
Number Two: The individual has completed his or prison sentence and probation and is classified by the board as a Level I Risk Assessment, meaning the defendant (a) has no previous convictions for any sexual offense or any offense related to minors, (b) a weapon was never used in the offense, (c) there was no evidence of any similar crime, (d) the victim did not suffer purposeful physical harm during the offense, (e) there was no transportation of the victim, and (f) the victim was not physically restrained.
In ruling on the petition, the Court must show that the bulk of evidence proves that the person “does not pose a substantial risk of perpetrating any future dangerous sexual offense…”
For individuals who were convicted in Georgia, we file the petition in the court in which the person was sentenced. For those who were convicted in other states, the petition is filed in the Superior Court of the county where the person is registered.
If you or a loved one is facing a sex crime charge, call the Law Office of Lloyd J. Matthews today at (404) 642-7350! We can assist you and will be happy to do so.
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