I'd like answers to these more specific questions involving sex-offenders & slander vs. information:\n\nScenerio: Man convicted of sexual offense against child; Plead down case to ATTEMPTED Felony means he doesn't have to register; currently has two young children in his home (son & step son); this puts him in contact w/ area children.\n\nCan you send out a persons criminal record to area schools and/or neighbors?\nCan you include a picture of the offender?\nCan you include personal knowledge of the person if you state the information you have isn't documented & is simply "hear-say" and opinion?\n\nI want to do anything I can to keep this man from hurting another child, but I don't want to give him ammunition against me. I've sent local schools a link to his criminal record on-line & told them they could contact me for more information, but only 1 school contacted me for a photo. I'm afraid they may have ignored it, thinking it wasn't valid.\n\nAny advice would be great.
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I am amazed that even though a sex offender pleaded down that they still do not have to register as a sex offender.  Any thing that is public record is not slander.  If he was arrested and it was in the paper then you can let people know.  Was the original offense against a child?  There are different classifications of sex offenders as well. Every state has their own laws.  There are federal laws in place for sex offenders as well. You can also go to Oprah's website they is alot of information on sex offenders there.  Recently on her show she has been pushing for stiffer penalties for sex offenders. That might be a good jumping board for you.
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Abusing a child for reporting sexual abuse.\n\nWhat kind of message does that send?\n\nHe should have to at least do supervised community service.  Something positive for the community and a learning experience for him.  \n\nFace it, the molester probably won't get much jail time.  It's infuriating, but true.\n\nHe definitely doesn't need to counsel anymore!\n\nIf he is sincere, but horribly misguided, maybe he could be rehabilitated in some way.  Sadly some people are in the ministry who just have no business being there and it's a cover for their maladjustment.\n\n\nThat poor girl!  Personally, I don't think her mother is without fault in this, either.  She probably gave him permission.
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"YOU MAY NOT POST CONTENT (or links to content, including photos):\n\nto exploit, solicit, or harm minors. \nthat is violent, racist, incendiary, or otherwise objectionable. \nthat are abusive, threatening, slanderous, or belligerent against any individual or groups of individuals for any reason. \nthat violates federal, state or local law. \n***that contains profane, obscene, vulgar or sexually explicit language***." \nYahoo!Answers Community Guidelines\n***emphasis mine\n\nThe language was explicit, and not something I would want kids to come across. As upsetting as it was for you to experience, it would be less, but still upsetting, for young people to read it here.\n\nTry posting it using less descriptive terms, such as changing 'he touched me on my . . ." to " He touched me in a way inappropriate for a father.'\n\nAlso, unless you asked a question, it wouldn't meet the guidelines anyway.\n\nI'm not going to report it, but your current post, as it stands, violates the guidelines, too. It contains no question.
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She's right...no matter what the facts of a given case are, anyone labeled a "Sex Offender" gets painted with the same broad brush. All molesters, predators and actual rapists are sex offenders, but not all sex offenders are monsters... you gotta look at the actual "crime", not the label.\nIf the male in this case was over 18, then as far as I'm concerned the mother should ALSO be charged in this case, but it happens a lot that nothing horrible actually took place... There are thousands of cases where the "Offender" is the poor high school senior dating a sophmore,the 19 year old schmuck who lost his head over girl 2 months from the age of consent or the guy who got in a world of trouble over some experienced little hottie who lied about her age, it happens more than you might think that the only thing a guy did wrong was not ask for identification or make the mistake of turning 18 before his high school sweetheart turned 16. And then there is the married couple who gets nailed for "Lewd and Lascivious Conduct" because they were busted by a park ranger fooling around on a camping trip, 8 miles in, and a mile off the trail....in Texas, a person can be charged with a sexual offense for purchasing or owning certain, commonplace "adult toys"
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The first two obviously don't know what the term means, and jp is has erronious information.  Some state's (like Texas) will continue prosecution even if the parents opt out of prosecuting.  \n\nNot sure the jailtime, but one things for sure, he'll most likely be labled a "sex offender" and have to register his address on the state's website for all to see, and he won't be able to live within 1000 feet of a school, bus stop, park, or church.  it's 2000 in some communities.\n\n\nIt would appear that some edu-ma-cation is in order here: \n\nStatutory Rape is CONSENTUAL sex with someone who is not of legal age to give consent.  IOW, it's screwing while in junior and high school for most of the country.
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First, it's too bad they ever get out of jail.  Second, they do have sites on the internet you can check to see if a registered sex offender lives near you, but they are inherenlty flawed.  I don't think a  sign would work.  I do think that a real estate agent and local sherrif should tell the entire neighborhood as to what is happening though.
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Just Asking, I know that you have sent this question in an email to me directly and I have to apologize for not being an expert in Kansas law, in fact in New york there is no such law as Aggravated Indecent Liberties.  But if I had to guess, it's similar to having sex or sexual contact with a minor (who is incapable of consent by the mere fact that they are a minor).  I believe that it is a felony in Kansas but I don't know the punishment structure there.  Being a first time offender will play in his favor but he will still receive some sort of jail time and or probation.  Plus he will not be allowed to have any contact with the victim.  I wish I could be of more help but I have only been to Kansas once (Washburn School of Law) and I didn't come across any indecent liberties while there.\n\n5/2/06: Just Asking, I tried to email you but it wouldn't go through.  He probably won't do jail time being a first time offender but his probation will probably last a couple years with no contact with the victim.  You may want to contact your local Crime Victim Advocate and/or your local DA.  I would be happy to research this futher for you if you'd like.  Could you send me another email address?  The one you are using for Yahoo Answers says it's not confirmed and it won't let me reply.  Thanks.
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you can't have him arrested, even if it is slander\nyou can try to sue him, tort laws vary from state to state\nif you're serious about it, get legal advice from a professional
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be careful so that he does not sue you for slander, but you can print off his record and mail it to the local neighbor's that isn't slander that's public notice, and any-one can access that info
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I know in Ky. I have been trying to find a list here on the world wide web and all I can find is sites where you have to know the name of the person first before they let you know if they are on the register or not. Oh I did find one with information that there were four or five in the general area where I live, but the site didn't mention where the molesters live or their names.  Now can someone tell me what purpose that is.  If I knew the persons name why would I be trying to get information on the person?  I also think in this day and time, where money is more important than the public knowing, that you have to pay to find out.  But you still have to have the name of the person first.... I guess who ever is over this is more in to children being molested than parents protecting their children. I'm beginning to wonder about our government.  I don't know.... I just see lobbyist in our capital paying off government officials to protect the none humans of this country who are molesting children.
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1.. What state did this incident occur in? 2..The revised statute codes have 3 letters and not 2. 3..Why did you ask the same question four times? 4..How old are you? 5..Why would you enter a plea unless you had been charged and know that the charges had not expired? 6..Anyone know why attorneys have so much college behind them?
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How old is the girl for one thing.\nCan an innocent incident be interpreted as an out right attack?\nDoes the girl have issues and looking for attention?\nThere have been times kids falsely accuse someone just for the attention or to keep them from trouble.\n\nBut the guy could be arrested...and if the accusations turn out to be false....the accuser and her parents could be sued in a civil court for monetary damges.\n\nIt seems pedophilia is the new witch hunt.....point a finger at someone and they are burned at the stake.
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I don't have questions! You need to understand how difficult it is to prosecuted Child Abuse / Molestation Cases. All too often the Petifiles walk, so, if your new   man was charged and convicted, he propably did it! Why don't you research the history on the case? You cannot trust his word, you need to read for yourself the documented case from Police, CPS, Councilors, etc; I hope you wise up & take action before exposing your child(ren) to a monster!
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It sounds like a "No Contact Order." Which can be issued against a convicted abuser. The Prosecution would need to fear for your safety.\n\nIf this isn't the case. . .
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First of all try to realize there are many more sex offenders who have never been caught and are not registered. You may live near or work with one and not even know it. Try not to become a vigilante in your frenzy to protect children.\n\nA registered offender can be designated as habitual or non-habitual, and aggravated or non-aggravated. Perhaps this is what that listing is referring to.\n\nDepending on the state you live in, being registered does not necessarily mean they cannot be with children, especially if they have finished their probation. Mostly it limits how close to a school they can live based on their offense.\n\nIf you go out of your way to make life more difficult (than it already is) for this person, it will only increase his chances of re-offending.
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...If you really have proof of all these accusations, you can contact the local Police in Caldwell county, Missouri, and lodge a formal complaint. I am told that the Missouri courts are quite stern while dealing with pedophiles and rapists of minors.\n...If they ignore your complaint, you can go straight to the local chapter of FBI officials - and they will listen, especially if your stepfather has a long criminal record, but has somehow been getting away with it all.\nRelating all these to us in Yahoo! Answers will NOT solve your problems - but will only leave you open to getting harassed by some others as well !
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This sounds like a terrible story, but is there a question in it somewhere?\n\nEDIT: Okay, let's try to figure out what the question is.  Are you trying to figure out how you can get your daughter back from your ex-husband?  If that's it, you really ought to talk to a lawyer...maybe you can find a decent one through the Bar Association that will do some pro bono work.  If you just aren't interested in working with lawyers, and you really want to involve this group in something as personal as this, you're going to have to post more details...and more *relevant* details (stick to the facts, ma'am).\n\nIf you want better answers, ask better questions and include more of the important details.  Things people might want to know are these:\n\nAre there any court orders right now?\n\nWhat state do you live in?\n\nWhy did your ex take your child, or at least why do you think he did or what did he tell you?\n\nHave there been any allegations of improper parenting on either side?  Any mental health issues on either side?  Drug use?  \n\nIf I'm guessing correctly at what you want to know, I just don't think you're going to be able to get the answers you need in this forum.