At the turn of the calendar year, it's not uncommon for a whole host of new Missouri or Illinois laws to go into effect. This year, however, Illinois residents will want to be familiar with a new restriction on some individuals subject to sex offender registration in...
Sex Offender Registration
St. Louis area rape and robbery leads to the arrest of two men
Sexual violence should always be taken seriously. If a person is found guilty of a sexual violence crime, regardless of the specific charges, they are not only eligible for jail time, but they may also have to register with the Sex Offender Registry for life. This is...
“No candy” law affects those on Missouri registry
It's generally known that being on the Missouri sex offender registry can interfere with employment opportunity, residential rental options and relationships with co-workers and neighbors. But in late October of each year, those subject to Missouri Sex Offender...
Missouri sex offender registry brings unwanted attention
Being on the Missouri sex offender registry is a serious impediment to living a normal life. Often, when a person subject to sex offender registration moves to a smaller community, not only are the person's new neighbors notified, but the relocation makes the local...
Man’s arrest reveals pitfalls of Missouri sex offender registry
Being listed on the Missouri sex offender registry undoubtedly has a lasting negative effect on a person's life. Employers may be unwilling to hire and landlords may be reluctant to rent to individuals who are required to take part in sex offender registration....
Missouri sex offender arrested for failure to register
A New London, Missouri, man who was convicted of a sex crime 29 years ago has been arrested and charged with failing to register as a sex offender. Police say that the man violated Missouri Sex Offender Registration laws by failing to provide a correct address of...
Missouri proposal could pare names from sex offender registry
People in Missouri who are on the state's sex offender registry find it difficult to lead a normal life. Having to publicly register for crimes that may have happened decades ago can lead to difficulty finding work, harassment from neighbors and trouble when it comes...
Life after prison can be difficult for Missouri sex offenders
Most people who serve prison time in Missouri are considered to have paid their debt to society when their term expires. This is not usually true, however, of sex offenders. Many of them must register with a state sex offender registry, which in Missouri has more than...