A lot of children live in my neighborhood. If I make flyers and distribute them to my neighbors about this person and what he looks like is there anything legal that can be done to me.
2007-05-18 01:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Did you bother to check the registry for the precise violation(s) he was convicted of? It may have nothing whatsoever to do with children. Do you realize that soliciting prostitution gets you on the sex offender registry in most jurisdictions?? Same is true if you were an 18 year old having consensual sex with a 16 year old. While you and I may have issues even with this situation, it is hardly one to get up in arms about to "protect the young children" in this guy's neighborhood. And whatever the offense, it could have occurred a long time ago, since most registration requirements are for LIFE.
This is one of the major things wrong with sex offender registries. They are not CHILD MOLESTER registries, but everyone simply assumes that if someone is a sex offender, they molest children.
2007-05-18 02:15:56 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The person's information can be found in the National Sex Offender Registry and is public information. If you chose to notify your neighbors of the offender's presence then there would be no legal repercussions. Just be careful of what you say; exaggerating or spreading false truths could land you in a lawsuit for libel.
If, however, you are doing this in an attempt to get the offender to leave the area, then be aware of the following.
If the sex offender does not live in your neighborhood, meaning his property is not managed by your community association, then there isn't much that can be done. He has already fulfilled the legal requirement set forth in the terms of his judgment by registering his/her location. If you truly feel that their presence is cause for concern then you have the option of approaching the person's neighbors and informing them that they have a sex offender living nearby. If they are uncomfortable with that tidbit of information then they could possibly bring it up at a community management association meeting and/or circulate a petition for eviction. However, if the offender is showing no malice toward anyone and is not violating any laws then chances are nothing will result and they will continue living where they are.
Not sure what your intentions were other than making sure the kids stay safe, but I hope this was helpful.
2007-05-18 02:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by a rare oddity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be much better if you just told the parents of the children in the neighborhood. That way you don't have to worry about the legal parts of it, and you wouldn't seem like a stalker. I know how you feel though... I have a 21 month old daughter, and I live in a duplex with a registered sex offender on the other side. She really is a nice person, so I wouldn't want to post flyer's about her, but I've already told all the parents in the area and I make sure I keep my daughter away from her.
2007-05-18 02:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The local law inforcement usually sends out notices anyway to notify people there is a sex offender in your neighborhood. You could be reported for harrassment if you print flyers and distribute them.
2007-05-18 01:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Spirish_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in law enforcement, and the best this you can do is vocalize! go to your local neighborhood watch or board meetings and let the information be known to the community. There could be legal repercussions for distributing materials with photos and or incriminating information. use your discression and go about informing the public in the proper manner.
2007-05-18 02:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone tries to bring a legal case against you, take it to trial if you can. Believe me, the people of the jury will applaud your duty to help the neighborhood children. From my experience, people hate sex offenders, and for good reason.
2007-05-18 01:59:34 · answer #6 · answered by Nicholas P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have personally done it in our town,It depends on where you live ,I never got in trouble but i had lots of support from the community and the sex offender was not aware who had outed him
2007-05-19 03:13:39 · answer #7 · answered by Tara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the question is probably what good would it do? I mean, if he is registered, that means that you and everyone else was sent out the word that he was moving in. I understand people's reluctance to live in a place where he is, but just like murderers and drug dealers, you just have to be careful.
2007-05-18 02:06:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the police and ask them.
They may not know he's living there. There may be some restrictions that he's violating by living there.
Let your neighborhood association know about it.
Talk to your neighbors.
2007-05-18 02:02:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i really don't know the law but 2 thumbs up to u for caring
i wish i lived in you re neighborhood
:)
2007-05-18 02:01:26 · answer #10 · answered by avgustdiva71 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋