Sex Offender Registration FAQs in Larimer County, Colorado
What is the Sex Offender Registry, Who is Required to Register, and How Long Must Someone Register?

Sex offender registration is often more confusing than it should be for those who are required to register in Larimer County.  Registration is by no means a simple or straightforward process, and you must reregister at least once a year for several years to come.  Having your name, photo, address, and the crime of which you were convicted on public Continue Reading

Who is Required to Register as a Sex Offender in Larimer County?
Top Sex Offender Registry FAQs Answered by the Best Criminal Defense Lawyers

If you have been charged with or convicted of a sex crime, it is essential that you understand the requirement to register as a sex offender in Larimer County.  Most sex crimes in Colorado require registration on the sex offender registry / SOR.  The SOR is a database maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation that allows the public and Continue Reading

Fort Collins Deregistration Attorney
When Can Someone Petition to Deregister as a Sex Offender in Larimer County?

In Fort Collins and Larimer County, there is a relief for some who have to register as a sex offender – this is called Deregistration or Petition for Removal from Registry. This relief is not available to everyone who registers. There are some who will be required to register as a sex offender for life. But, for others, there may Continue Reading

Fort Collins Sex Offender Registration
Sex Offender Registry Not Cruel and Unusual Punishment in Colorado

The Sex Offender Registry was established in Colorado for the purpose of community safety. Since it was put in place, there have been many people who have tried to argue that having to register as a sex offender is cruel and unusual punishment. Recently, three men joined in a lawsuit to fight against their requirement to register, stating that it Continue Reading

Fort Collins Sex Offender Registration
How Does Registering as a Sex Offender Work in Larimer County?

When a person is convicted of a sex offense, they must register as a sex offender. If they live within the city limits of Fort Collins, then they will register with the Fort Collins Police Department and those outside the city limits register with the Larimer County Sheriff. Those required to register must go into the office of the law Continue Reading

Juvenile Sex Offender Registration in Fort Collins
Colorado Lawmakers Consider Law Keeping More Juveniles Off the Registry

Colorado lawmakers are discussing new provisions regarding juveniles and sex offender registration requirements. Often, I write about Colorado lawmakers moving to make things harsher and more restrictive, so it is a welcome change for me to be able to say that in this instance, they are looking to make things less restrictive for juveniles who have been adjudicated for a Continue Reading

Fort Collins Registering as a Sex Offender Attorney
Sheriff Threatens to Exclude Sex Offenders from Seeking Refuge

Registering as a sex offender is a common sentencing requirement for those convicted of certain sex crimes like Sexual Assault on a Child, Unlawful Sexual Contact, and Indecent Exposure. Recently, a judge ruled that the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act was unconstitutional and, in essence, a cruel and unusual punishment. While that seems like a step in the right direction, Continue Reading