Sex Offender Registry Issues
While everyone knows being on a sex offender registry is a bad thing, most people don’t have a clear idea of just how invasive it can be to be on Utah’s sex offender registry. Every time you travel, change residences or jobs, get a new car, or go to school, you have to tell authorities all about it. Then you have to do re-notify them twice a year regardless of any changes too. And let’s not get started about the social stigma once people find out you’re on it, which they can because Utah allows public access to the registered sex offender database. See How Long a Utah Sex Offender Has to Register
Avoid Making Things Worse
To make things worse, it’s a crime to incorrectly or incompletely fill out any of your required registrations. Which could mean another stint in prison, another year on probation, and another entry on your criminal record—not to mention probably losing your job and possibly your home in the bargain. Let’s also not forget that you’re going to be a number one suspect, should anything happen to a child who lives anywhere near you. It’s not without reason than many sex offenders have a hunted appearance.
So don’t make a bad situation worse. If you have any outstanding issues with your sex offender registration, let us help you.
Wasatch Defense Lawyers in Salt Lake City, Utah can Help Every Step of the Way with Sex Offender Registry Issues
We know what it takes to turn experience into results. Our attorneys understand how prosecutors think, how to challenge the evidence, and when to negotiate or take your case to trial. Every strategy is built around putting you in the strongest possible position.
But we don’t just know how to win—we have a track record that proves it. With more than 30 years of experience and thousands of clients represented, our results speak for themselves.
Proven Results. Relentless Defense.
A History of Successful Defenses
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Not Guilty State v. A - Not Guilty on Attempted Rape, Forcible Sex Abuse, Kidnapping, Assault
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Not Guilty State v. A - Not Guilty on Attempted Rape, Kidnapping & Assault
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Dismissed State v. F - Aggravated Sexual Assault, Aggravated Kidnapping Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - DV & Aggravated Assault Charges Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - Protective Order Violation Charges Dismissed
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Dismissed State v. F - Violation of Protective Order Dismissed
What Being a Registered Sex Offender Means
As part of registering as a sex offender, you are required to provide:
- The make, model, color, year, plate number, and vehicle number of any car you own or regularly drive
- Your primary address and any possible secondary addresses (this must be updated within three business days if you move—regardless of when you move or why)
- A DNA sample and set of fingerprints, unless the state already has both
- A current photograph
- Your job’s address and phone number
- Your social security number
- A list of addresses and phone numbers for anywhere you volunteer or study
- All possible telephone numbers that might be used to reach you
- All Internet identifiers and addresses the offender uses and all websites used with those identifiers and addresses. Note that this is not an exhaustive list. More information can be found here:
Why Choose Wasatch Defense Lawyers
Hire at Team You Can Count On
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Largest Criminal Defense Team in the History of the State
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100+ Years of Combined Criminal Defense Experience
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Fewer than 1% of its clients have been sent to prison
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Over 650 Trials Handled
our winning strategy
4 Steps to a Positive Outcome
Every case is different. At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, we thoroughly investigate the facts, examine the evidence, and identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. Our attorneys evaluate every available option, from challenging improper procedures and suppressing evidence to negotiating reduced charges or preparing for trial. With decades of combined experience and hundreds of trials, we approach each case strategically and aggressively. Whether pursuing dismissal, reduced charges, or a favorable trial outcome, we build a defense focused on protecting your rights, freedom, and future.
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1Laying the GroundworkWe prepare before the fight begins. Decades of experience, deep legal knowledge, and strong relationships with prosecutors and judges give us the foundation to build a smarter, more targeted defense.
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2Discussing The DetailsEvery detail matters. We dig deep into your case, examining reports, records, evidence, and your side of the story to uncover the facts that can shape your defense.
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3Building Your CaseWe challenge what the prosecution thinks it knows. We scrutinize the evidence, investigate police procedures, expose weaknesses, and develop a defense strategy built specifically for your case.
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4Obtaining Positive ResultsWe pursue the outcome that puts you in the strongest position. Whether through aggressive negotiation or a meticulously prepared trial defense, we fight to reduce charges, protect your future, and achieve the best result possible.