Q: NY resident in Alabama state?
I have permanent residency in the state of New York, with a level III sexual misconduct violation. I work in Alabama but have no residency in Alabama. Law-enforcement in Alabama seems to think I need to register as a sex offender in Alabama even though that is not a registrable offense in New York? I have a house in New York, and a NYS driver license. Wondering why they think I have to register as a sex offender in Alabama?
A:
I am not licensed in AL. I deal with Sex Offender Registration (SOR) in Arkansas only.
Hire an AL lawyer with experience in SOR issues.
Do NOT rely on lack of registrarion requirement in NY or the “my residence is not in Alabama” game. Reside/residence/temporary residence/temporary time/just-passing-through have burned a lot of people in many states.
1. Alabama has some of the toughest SO statues in the US. If there’s a way to tag you, even a weak one, or incorrect application of law, get ready.
2. I suspect you are running into issues with
a. We don’t want sex offenders here. Especially out of state ones. And they “ain’t” terribly fond of yankees, either (but really, that is too obvious to mention).
b. Code of Alabama sections: 15-20A-14 - Adult sex offender - Requirements upon entering state; 15-20A-4 - Definitions. (20) Reside and possibly 15-20A-13 - Adult sex offender - Employment restrictions.
Hire an Alabama attorney. Immediately. And/or register.
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