Dallas Sex Offender Registration Violation Defense Lawyer

There is a range of serious consequences associated with any violation of our state’s strict sex offender registration process. Bearing that in mind, you must take every precaution to protect yourself if you have been accused of violating any aspect of this process. The very first thing you should do is contact an experienced attorney.

At the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, our Dallas sex offender registration violation defense attorneys understand just how much will be at stake in your case, and we can develop a comprehensive legal strategy to help you defend your rights and protect your future throughout the coming legal process.

If you have been accused of violating sex registration requirements, contact the experienced defense attorneys at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter today. We’ll stand by your side and help you get the best possible outcome for your case. Call us at (214) 845-7007 or online to schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you overcome these allegations.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Handle My Sex Offender Registration Violations Case?

There are lifelong implications when someone is required to register as a sex offender. Beyond the initial consequences of jail time and expensive fees that typically come with these types of convictions, registration requirements can disrupt a person’s life forever. Not only do they severely restrict a person’s movements, but they are often also confusing and difficult to understand.

Obligations might be different depending on a person’s initial conviction or according to local and state laws. This can mean that even if you’re trying to follow the law, you might mistakenly violate some of your registration requirements. Any mistake can lead to serious consequences, including increased jail time.

While convicted sex offenders have a whole list of registration requirements to follow, the state also has a stack of conditions they must fulfill in order to convict someone of a sex offender registration requirement violation:

the prosecution typically must prove that you were required to register,
you knew you had to register,
you failed to register or obey other requirements.

Additionally, the prosecution must file the case within three years of the alleged registration violation.

With all of the confusing rules surrounding registration requirement violations, it is difficult to ensure your rights are protected unless you have a knowledgeable defense attorney on your side. They can help ensure nothing is overlooked, represent your side of the story, build a convincing defense on your behalf, and fight for your legal rights.

How Can the Sex Offender Registration Violations Attorneys at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter Help Me?

The experienced sex offender registration violation lawyers at Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter have a proven track record of helping clients fight against serious sex crime charges and get on with their lives. As our case results and glowing testimonials from past clients demonstrate, we have defended the legal rights of people across Dallas and surrounding areas like you.

Our skilled attorneys will do all they can to protect your rights and future. We will review your case for free and help you understand your legal options. We’ll also use our deep knowledge of sex offender registration laws and experience from handling similar cases to help ensure that no important detail is overlooked in your case.

Our compassionate attorneys understand you might be frightened and anxious to get through this quickly. However, in matters this sensitive, any mistake you make and anything you say can be used against you, even when you’re just trying to explain your side of the story. In most situations, we can help protect your rights by speaking on your behalf or joining you in meetings so you don’t accidentally incriminate yourself.

At Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, our experienced legal team will gather evidence to help prove your side of the case and work with witnesses and experts who can testify in your defense. We will also negotiate on your behalf when needed and aggressively fight for you in court. Meanwhile, you can be sure we will give you the respect and personal attention you deserve.

If you face a sex offender registration requirement violation charge, Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter is here to help. Allow our skilled defense team to fight for your legal rights and help you get on with your life. Contact us today at (214) 845-7007 or online to see what we can do for you. It costs nothing to set up a free and confidential consultation.

Types of Cases Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter Handles

Dallas Sex Offender Registration Violation Defense Lawyer At Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter, we have experience handling many sex offender registration violation cases. Some of the types of cases we deal with most often include:

The accused wasn’t actually required to register as a sex offender
The accused had a duty to register as a sex offender, but they didn’t know they had to register, or it wasn’t reasonable that they should have known
Errors in state, local, or national registration logs, which mistakenly show that the accused didn’t register or comply with other registration requirements

Additionally, Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter can assist if you think your privacy rights have been violated. While sex offenders are required to provide multiple types of personal information, they still have privacy protections under the Constitution. These provisions might allow you to withhold information like your apartment number or employer address from the public record.

If you have been accused of a sex offender registration violation, Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter is here to help. Our knowledgeable attorneys can review your case for free and help you fight for the best possible outcome.

What Are Some Common Sex Offender Registration Requirements?

People who are convicted of sex crimes are usually required to submit their personal information to local and national databases that track registered sex offenders. Beyond providing their name, they must also submit information on their physical markers, such as birthmarks or tattoos. In general, sex offenders are usually required to:

Register with police in each jurisdiction where they work, live, or go to school
Renew this registration at a time period set by local laws
Notify law enforcement of any status changes, including a new address, name changes, a new job or job loss, or an adjustment in student status

In addition to these registration obligations, sex offenders are typically required to follow other rules that might restrict where they can live or travel. For example, sex offenders are often barred from living close to schools and daycares and typically can’t attend some community events like sporting matches, recitals, and other school productions.

Depending on local laws, the offender might be unable to go on vacation or use the internet without restrictions. Some state laws even require offenders to report any “screen names” they use online.

How long these requirements last depends on the severity of the crime, as well as state laws. In the most serious crimes, offenders must typically follow registration requirements. However, requirements are sometimes shorter for lesser crimes. A knowledgeable sex offender registration requirement violations attorney can help you understand which conditions apply to your circumstances.

Possible Consequences of Sex Offender Registration Violations

Prosecutors in Dallas take an aggressive approach against anyone they believe to have violated the registration process, and they may elect to pursue further criminal charges against any person suspected of violating the registration guidelines. Depending upon the reporting requirements of the accused and the alleged violation, the following charges may be pursued against anyone suspected of violating the registration process:

State jail felony
Third-degree felony
Second-degree felony

Though these accusations carry serious consequences, it is important to remember that you will still have the opportunity to work with an attorney to defend your rights and protect your future both in and out of the courtroom.

Sex Offender Registration in Texas

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety:

“The Texas Sex Offender Registration Program (Chapter 62 of the Code of Criminal Procedure) is a sex offender registration and public notification law designed to protect the public from sex offenders. This law requires adult and juvenile sex offenders to register with the local law enforcement authority of the city they reside in or, if the sex offender does not reside in a city, with the local law enforcement authority of the county they reside in.”

Consult with a Sex Offender Registration Violation Attorney in Dallas

Call us if you have been accused of violating any of the terms associated with the registration process for your legal status as a sex offender. Contacting a lawyer as soon as possible will be in your best interests to ensure that your rights and freedoms are not violated. To speak with a lawyer at the Law Offices of Mark T. Lassiter about the particulars of your situation, please call our Dallas offices at (214) 845-7007 today.

TESTIMONIALS

Recommendation for Mark LassiterI am pleased to write a letter of recommendation. I highly recommend Mark Lassiter to others who are seeking such assistance. His representation allowed me to do very little in my case. It was Mark’s proven expertise and his legal knowledge that was valuable in getting my case dismissed. In short, I recommend Mark enthusiastically without reservation and I do believe he would be a valuable asset to you.

- Name Redacted

dear Markplease accept this letter on my and Susan’s behalf. there is a powerful message and testimony we would like to share with you for the first time.for over a year the weight of what happened to Reid was heavy on our souls. at first we held great anger, resentment and disgust toward Angel (the passenger). it became evident after turning 21 the Angel has a severe alcohol problem which my son nor us fully understood. The arrest also brought us great disappointment, frustration and disheartenment toward Reid.We have found that God often surprises us with his answers to our prayers. Prior to the arrest was had been in prayer that God help turn Reid away from selfishness, childishness and destructive ways. We prayed that God move to change him toward everlasting values and better choices in his life. We believe that God answered that prayer with the arrest. We blamed ourselves for bringing this calamity but understood it would take something this powerful to reach him. There is no doubt in our minds this ordeal has placed a permanent imprint on his soul.during the many delays associated with this case we were able to put forgiveness in our hearts toward Angel. Also during the many delays the full weight of the case in our and Reid’s mind triggered conversations pertaining to life decisions and direction. Time allowed us the opportunity to be rid of the noise and cloudiness of our emotions. We believe this to be a part of the master plan that God was overseeing.Only today did the full story become revealed. During this case with all the odds against us can we say without question that God was in it. How else could the series of events occurred within the judicial process that could put the opportunity in to your mind that there was a way to victory. The entire morning Susan and i were in fervent prayer even after your told us we had only a 25% chance of winning.Grace is the receipt of a blessing that is undeserved. Reid did not deserve to win today. We all are eternally marked by the message of grace given to us and you were the instrument that brought the gift to our house. Thank you from bottom of our souls and may God bless and keep you all of your days.

- Name Redacted

Dear Mr. Lassiter,Today you saved my son’s life. When he received a DWI, it broke my heart because I knew it would be on his record forever. It would limit his options in life. He would be paying for his stupid mistake for the rest of his life. At 21 years of age he was overwhelmed with the depth of the problem he created for himself.I decided to find him the best lawyer in Dallas, and I did. I researched lawyers for two days, and then I found you. I knew from the moment I read about you that you were the one we needed. When I met you, I knew instantly that I had complete confidence in you. Even if the result had ended with my son being guilty, I would have had peace knowing that he had had THE BEST lawyer.Listening to you “own” the courtroom today was amazing. You told us in the morning that we only had about 25% chance to win; however, by the middle of the afternoon the case was over before the prosecutors even finished, and we won! What an incredible lawyer you are!I will be grateful forever to you. Your work has given my son a second chance. He left the courtroom today with a whole new perspective on life…thanks to you!Very sincerely,

- Susan Ellis

unless you are already a petty criminal with countless B and C misdemeanors and a misdemeanor A pending, a DWI charge might not really matter much – for all the others counts: Fight it with all you got – get the best professional to your side you can find!Why should you? A simple google search “Texas DWI penalties” will give you an idea what you are looking at: prison, probation, fines, classes, ignition interlock, insurance rate skyrockets and a criminal record for life (yes – this can happen even for a first time DWI in Texas) Now if you read until this point you probably are charged with a DWI (or simply board) and you are shopping for a lawyer – so some basic guidance:a) Same as in real life: You want to be surrounded by people who know what they are talking about. Nobody likes people who constantly brag around, through around the usual business buzz words which doesn’t mean anything. So: Get somebody who is specialized in this field, means if 50% or more of his work is in the field of defending DWI’s that’s probably a good indicator– Mark is one of them – talk to him you will see!b) Educate yourself – thanks to a wonderful innovation by DARPA (which you are using in this moment) you can read all about it: What happened the night before, what’s a SFT, what is a legal stop, how does an Intoxilyzer 5000 work and what flaws does it have, possible plea bargain options (not so tempting ones in TX anyway) – read the stuff, it’s out there and discuss it with your attorney – if he doesn’t want or can’t answer your questions, that’s a pretty good indicator that your sitting in the wrong office, run!– Mark WILL answer your questions – and I’m convinced you cannot surprise him with a question in your case that he can’t answer or will find an answer for you!c) Your lawyer should – more or less – from the beginning be willing to take your case to Trial, all the way. What do you have to lose? If you are a BAC 0.28 candidate and you plea it down to a misdemeanor B it technically looks better on paper – but it will still follow you for life (most employers wouldn’t even consider the difference or know it – a DWI is a DWI…) If you are a BAC 0.09 candidate your chances are even better – (did you know the Intoxilyzer 5000 gives himself a +-0.02 calibration margin? What now, is a BAC 0.09 and hour after driving now under the legal limit? Guess what, the state will state “off course NOT! The magic machine proved he’s Intoxicated and guilty!” That’s why you need a lawyer on your side who is willing to take it to trial!– Mark is a trial lawyer – those people don’t want to plea out, they need the courtroom as their stage, that’s what they love to do, that’s what they are good at – so let him do it for you!d) Money / Costs – completely neglect. This is not the time for price comparison. You are not out there to shop for new hardwood floor for your living room – you are out there to get the best possible outcome in a situation which initial will hurt you if convicted pretty bad (financially), possible cost you your job, destroy your reputation and will follow you around for the rest of your natural life.– Mark will not overcharge you for his service, in my opinion you are getting a great deal. If you have the feeling you cannot afford a lawyer like Mark put it into perspective: if you hire a $500 lawyer and plead guilty maybe to a DWI misdemeanor B, you will pay much more over the years in court costs, classes, probation fees, DPS surcharges, insurance and and and… But if you hire Mark, you have one of the best at your side, you have a real chance – off course Mark isn’t a magic wizard who can make everything go away in a moment’s notice, but 5,10,20 years down the road you don’t want to think “oh boy, I wish I would have fought this thing more aggressively back then…” I was already a bit into my case when I met Mark. Mark has a can do attitude, does not try to beat around the bush and most importantly: He looks at things, tries different avenues, seeks out weaknesses in the case base on the evidence presented – if you meet him, you will have the same experience. During our meetings we discussed alternatives and other options e.g. expert witnesses, jury trial, bench trial, plea agreement (even if he didn’t like that – Mark doesn’t want to plea, he wants to win for his clients)And here is the outcome:A clear acquittal – NOT GUILTY(even better than a dismissal which technically can be reopened by the DA within the statute of limitations – if I understood that right – Not guilty means you are not guilty, case expunged – that’s the end of it!)Mark’s services helped me to get the best possible outcome you can expect when you are charged with a (DWI / DUI) crime and I hope I will never see him again….. (under such circumstances J ) –

- Daniel

I would never use or recommend anyone else for anybody else for a criminal manner.

- Cory M.

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