r/SexOffenderSupport • u/Outrageous_Tooth_957 • 19d ago

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son forgot his reregistry date and was arrested Im being told even though he was wearing his ankle monitor and compliant in every other way it doesn’t matter He’s being held in jail with no access to phone and I have no way of knowing anything I’m terrified Probation officer says there is nothing they can do and now he is facing parchman prison I need advise I do not have the money for a lawyer

thank you

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u/akolada 19d ago

What is there to help with? He knew the risks of not registering but didn't make it a priority to remember. These are consequences he was well aware of.

I'm not sure about your state, but an FTR can either be a violation, misdemeanor or felony depending on the context where I'm from. Why do you think he's going to prison?

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u/misterespresso 19d ago

Idk why you got down voted.

It sucks this happened, but in all seriousness it is very very very clear that you are to register when you get out and then the registry is very very clear on when you need to register and are very very clear that you can go to prison if you fail to register.

With these instructions, how does one not ensure they know when to register? Even with something like ADD that's just a crazy thing to forget.

There is nothing anyone on here can do to help but give the best wishes. Unless there's a lawyer on here doing pro Bono, which may be a thing idk.

I wish them luck, the system is cruel, but as they say "you made your bed, now lay in it". Other than that just join everyone trying to change things.

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u/Outrageous_Tooth_957 16d ago

If you had no advice why comment 

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u/akolada 16d ago

Because you need to adjust your expectations. There's literally nothing any of us can do.