Number of Sex Offenders Growing and Law Enforcement Can't Keep Up
A CBS News report recently talked about the dilemma facing law enforcement agencies in regard to the ever increasing number of sex offenders. That is, with the number of registered sex offenders now teetering around 716,000, representative of a 78% increase since 2001 according to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, it is becoming more and more difficult for law enforcement to keep a watchful eye over parolees that still may represent a high risk at repeat offending. The article mentions one such offender, released from prison on parole, who in a matter of months was once again apprehended and charged with child molestation.
With such an influx of individuals being released into the general public, law enforcement is allegedly ill-prepared to effectively monitor them all. This has led some to question whether or not offenders on parole are any different than individuals that simply haven’t been caught yet.
The consequences of sex crimes are especially long lasting. Whereas the repercussions of other crimes may eventually fade once prison sentences have been served, sex offenders often must register with the national sex offender registry. This may make it difficult for a person to find employment or even suitable housing. Modern advances in technology now enable people to be online while on-the-go, download content from anywhere, and seek out other individuals with a much greater ease than they ever have been in the past. This includes the public’s easy access to California’s sex offender database. For those accused of such crimes, it is in their best interest to retain the services of an experienced Los Angeles defense attorney who will see to it that their rights are not infringed upon in a court of law.
At The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, our skilled California defense attorneys will examine the circumstances surrounding your arrest, and will build the strongest possible defense on your behalf given those circumstances. If you stand accused, don’t hesitate to contact us today for a free case consultation. Call us at (866) 390-7373 today or visit www.youareinnocent.com for more information.
Source Article: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/23/politics/washingtonpost/main5748686.shtml
