How do I find out more about a sex offender?

Question

I am on a sports team with a guy I recently found out (through a mutual acquaintance) is a sex offender. Since he was convicted in 1991 prior to the tier-level system, there is no information available on the registry other than the conviction date and offense (sexual assault).

I am trying not to condemn this guy without cause. Even though ANY sexual offense is horrible, I'm hoping he just made a bad mistake when he was young, and he seems like an ok guy now. But (as a woman) I would really like to know more about what he did so I know whether to be cautious around him.

Is there any way I can find out what, exactly, he did? I don't want to snoop but I want to know if he slapped a woman's rear or raped someone... big difference.

Also, I was sexually abused as a child. Is it normal for me to not want to be around him because of this? It's not that I fear for my safety, but I associate his status as a sexual offender with the guy who abused me. Is this reasonable?

Answer 1

Go to the county courthouse and they have all the details available through public records!~!

Answer 2

There is different ranges of sexual assault. They range from fourth degree, which is unwanted touching, to forced intercourse, which is first degree. Sexual assault can include placing your hand on someone's breast, buttocks or genitals, or on the clothing covering those areas, without consent.. If you engage in these behaviors, with either a stranger or a friend, you can be charged with and prosecuted for sexual assault. Sexual assault is known to be a crime of indifference to the feelings of others, dominance, hostility and sometimes physical brutality. It is not primarily a sexually motivated crime but rather a crime of assault using sex as a weapon. but, to give you an answer, you could go to your local police department, in some states they will tell you. I don't know what kind of information you will need if any. This is the only way you can get the information you are seeking due to the fact that this happened before the tier-level system. It's normal to a point to feel the way you do, but if he spent no time incarcerated, I would bet it was for inappropriate touching. Don't stero-type as of yet, that is using a bad word, but like I said there could be many circumstances that caused this to happen. Was he drunk and touched someone? Was this done purly by accident and they are the type to make a mountain out of a mole hill. I understand what you are feeling and why. For the time being, don't stress yourself out, and give the benefit of the doubt, see what happened first then make a decision. Hope I helped.

Answer 3

Look to see if your state has a "Megan's Law" website. Here in California, you can get general information about the types of crime and even see pictures and addresses of the offenders online. You can also go to the courthouse where the chargers were handled and review the court's file to see about the specifics of the case.

Answer 4

I think its normal for you to be overly concerned considering your history. But remember just because he was convicted doesn't mean he was guilty. I think trying the courthouse is a good idea, but then again there may be some privacy issues involved too. Did you go to www.criminalcheck.com and look? It will tell you the level of sex offender that he is.

Answer 5

The court records will reveal if a person is a sex offender. Verify the records of the court where the person lived.

Answer 6

Stay clear of him, that's the safest thing to do. Slap on the rear or rape, which would you be willing to accept. Both are sexual assaults and you don't want to be victim to either crime.

Answer 7

Keep in mind that 4 out of 5 accusations of sexual assault are phony. It could've been an ex trying to screw him over.