If I am accused of a sex crime in San Bernardino will I have to register as a sex offender if I am found guilty?

If you are convicted of almost any sex offense in San Bernardino you will have to register a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290. If you have to register this is an extremely serious punishment. This means that your name, address and the nature of the crime may appear on the internet. In addition, you likely will not be allowed to reside anywhere near any school or other location where children congregate. In addition you will have to register with the local police department where you live on an annual basis. If you move you must register again with the police agency in the city where you move to.

There are many defenses that are available to raise in sex crimes cases. Whether these defenses will be successful or not will depend in great part upon the law firm that you have defending you.