just found out there's a registered sex offender lives in our neighborhood

[1911ly]

I have a old guy that lives about 3 doors down. I let the new people know that moved in to the house next to him (they have 2 young kids). He is now old and needs a walker to get around. I saw an ambulance down there a month or so ago. I figured he had past but I seen him a few days ago.

They are all around us. Creeps me out but not much you can do.

 

[ljk]

I can't do much about these I don't know about, but thing is criminals don't just "change". I don't have the scientific statistics but a lot of crimes are committed by repeat offenders.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

But you can literally become a sex offender for taking a **** in an alley because your junk is out and exposed in public...

Nope, at least not in Indiana.


5. (a) Except as provided in section 22 of this chapter, as used in this chapter, "sex offender" means a person convicted of any of the following offenses:
(1) Rape (IC 35-42-4-1).
(2) Criminal deviate conduct (IC 35-42-4-2).
(3) Child molesting (IC 35-42-4-3).
(4) Child exploitation (IC 35-42-4-4(b)).
(5) Vicarious sexual gratification (including performing sexual conduct in the presence of a minor) (IC 35-42-4-5).
(6) Child solicitation (IC 35-42-4-6).
(7) Child seduction (IC 35-42-4-7).
(8) Sexual misconduct with a minor as a Class A, Class B, or Class C felony (IC 35-42-4-9), unless:
(A) the person is convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor as a Class C felony;
(B) the person is not more than:
(i) four (4) years older than the victim if the offense was committed after June 30, 2007; or
(ii) five (5) years older than the victim if the offense was committed before July 1, 2007; and
(C) the sentencing court finds that the person should not be required to register as a sex offender.
(9) Incest (IC 35-46-1-3).
(10) Sexual battery (IC 35-42-4-8).
(11) Kidnapping (IC 35-42-3-2), if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age, and the person who kidnapped the victim is not the victim's parent or guardian.
(12) Criminal confinement (IC 35-42-3-3), if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age, and the person who confined or removed the victim is not the victim's parent or guardian.
(13) Possession of child pornography (IC 35-42-4-4(c)).
(14) Promoting prostitution (IC 35-45-4-4) as a Class B felony.
(15) Promotion of human trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5-1(a)(2)) if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(16) Sexual trafficking of a minor (IC 35-42-3.5-1(b)).
(17) Human trafficking (IC 35-42-3.5-1(c)(3)) if the victim is less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(18) An attempt or conspiracy to commit a crime listed in subdivisions (1) through (17).
(19) A crime under the laws of another jurisdiction, including a military court, that is substantially equivalent to any of the offenses listed in subdivisions (1) through (18).
(b) The term includes:
(1) a person who is required to register as a sex offender in any jurisdiction; and
(2) a child who has committed a delinquent act and who:
(A) is at least fourteen (14) years of age;
(B) is on probation, is on parole, is discharged from a facility by the department of correction, is discharged from a secure private facility (as defined in IC 31-9-2-115), or is discharged from a juvenile detention facility as a result of an adjudication as a delinquent child for an act that would be an offense described in subsection (a) if committed by an adult; and
(C) is found by a court by clear and convincing evidence to be likely to repeat an act that would be an offense described in subsection (a) if committed by an adult.
(c) In making a determination under subsection (b)(2)(C), the court shall consider expert testimony concerning whether a child is likely to repeat an act that would be an offense described in subsection (a) if committed by an adult. - See more at: Ind. Code § 11-8-8-4.5 : Indiana Code - Section 11-8-8-4.5: "Sex offender"

 

[Vigilant]

Well, I for one am glad to have found the definition of sexual battery, because I was thinking they were probably more expensive than CR123's! In all seriousness though, this offender registry is almost useless, and sometimes causes unneeded panic!

 

[VUPDblue]

mycase.in.gov

 

[OakRiver]

Just did the search myself after reading this thread; 3 within 1 mile, and 1 is the next street over

 

[freekforge]

We've always been surrounded by them. When i was younger there was a time when i couldn't go play in the yard alone do to one with an interest in me. Thank god nothing ever happened.

 

[OakRiver]

It's a terrible thing when you are at risk on your own property

 

[RedneckReject]

I've always found the sex offender registry to just cause a whole lot of panic over nothing. Sure, there are some real creeps out there, but there are also some that aren't necessarily bad people. What about the guy who took a girl home only to find out later she lied about her age? What about the guy who had sex with a woman who for some unknown reason cried rape afterward? These things happen. Sleeping with random women may be kind of icky but it shouldn't be a crime.

This doesn't even take into account that a lot of the information is incorrect on the websites you find. I used to live right next door to not one but three sex offenders in the same household (supposedly). Funny thing though...they didn't live there. It was a sweet little old couple with no children and no family to speak of.

 

[danmdevries]

I've always found the sex offender registry to just cause a whole lot of panic over nothing. Sure, there are some real creeps out there, but there are also some that aren't necessarily bad people. What about the guy who took a girl home only to find out later she lied about her age? What about the guy who had sex with a woman who for some unknown reason cried rape afterward? These things happen. Sleeping with random women may be kind of icky but it shouldn't be a crime.

This doesn't even take into account that a lot of the information is incorrect on the websites you find. I used to live right next door to not one but three sex offenders in the same household (supposedly). Funny thing though...they didn't live there. It was a sweet little old couple with no children and no family to speak of.

Yup. My neighbor's house is listed, but the picture of the dude is about 300lbs and 40 years shy of my neighbor.

I don't get how this falls outside the postings I see on here all the time of "if you're released, your rights are restored" with regards to gun ownership/ex con gun ownership.

Maybe I'm just too trusting. Maybe since I don't live in a subdivision I feel differently. Kids aren't riding their bikes down my street.

If there's a sex offender registry, why not a violent felon registry or really why isn't there an easy way to see the criminal records of all your neighbors with a couple mouse clicks?

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

It's a terrible thing when you are at risk on your own property

You are at risk EVERY DAY on your own property. There are all kinds of folks that have done all kinds of things in your community. That is why we carry. Always.

Use common sense, situational awareness and carry on... No need to panic, freak out, or burn any crosses - just be prepared. If you are prepared you shall not fear. It's that simple.

 

[wabashman]

I've always found the sex offender registry to just cause a whole lot of panic over nothing. Sure, there are some real creeps out there, but there are also some that aren't necessarily bad people. What about the guy who took a girl home only to find out later she lied about her age? What about the guy who had sex with a woman who for some unknown reason cried rape afterward? These things happen. Sleeping with random women may be kind of icky but it shouldn't be a crime.

This doesn't even take into account that a lot of the information is incorrect on the websites you find. I used to live right next door to not one but three sex offenders in the same household (supposedly). Funny thing though...they didn't live there. It was a sweet little old couple with no children and no family to speak of.

This is pretty much how I feel. Yes there are those that should be RSO's, but there are a whole lot that simply do not belong on the RSO list. So what you were 18 and your girlfriend at the time was 17 and her dad found out and decided to press charges. Now that dad has all but ruined the guys life.

I personally knew several individuals that are RSO's but I would have ZERO issues letting them watch my kids. But then again, I come from a relationship where if my parents had wanted to, they could have said my girlfriend at the time was raping me since she was a whole 14 days older than I.

The entire RSO system needs a massive overhaul so where you can effectively remove the RSO labeling and blacklisting due to certain instances ( he 18 she 17). But remain a RSO for more serious crimes (pedo, molestation, etc).

 

[Expat]

My daughter was a victim of an attempted rape when she was 20. The guy was mid 40's. Stranger. He ended up with sexual battery, time served plus sex offender registry. So spare me the "they aren't bad people" lines.

 

[wabashman]

No one ever said they ALL aren't bad people. But not EVERY single one is. Labeling them all bad people because of one instance would be no different than labeling all gun owners murders, psychopaths, suicidal, etc just because a single person shot up a movie theater, school, work place.

 

[churchmouse]

My daughter was a victim of an attempted rape when she was 20. The guy was mid 40's. Stranger. He ended up with sexual battery, time served plus sex offender registry. So spare me the "they aren't bad people" lines.

My daughter was attacked when she was out celebrating her 21st "B" day. Idiot picked on the wrong female. He was carted off in an ambulance. He was charged with assault but served no time. We keep tabs on him.
Children are vulnerable. Teens and up not so much if we make them aware that A$$ bags exist.

 

[Expat]

No one ever said they ALL aren't bad people. But not EVERY single one is. Labeling them all bad people because of one instance would be no different than labeling all gun owners murders, psychopaths, suicidal, etc just because a single person shot up a movie theater, school, work place.

BS. We are talking about people that by definition are a convicted felon. Has there been an innocent person that ended up on the list. Probably. Is the number comparable to law abiding gun owners? You must be delusional.

 

[Roscoe38]

It's a terrible thing when you are at risk on your own property

Are you referring to the offender or maybe you should dig up the case and make an informed decision. Prosecutors are notorious for false prosecution.

 

[Expat]

I think they are more notorious for pleading down a B or C felony to a D just so they get an easy conviction and don't have to do all the work an actual trial would entail.

Well the lobbyists for sex offenders are up and at em.... I am out of here.

 

[wabashman]

BS. We are talking about people that by definition are a convicted felon. Has there been an innocent person that ended up on the list. Probably. Is the number comparable to law abiding gun owners? You must be delusional.

Did I ever claim it was comparable numbers? No, I did not. I simply stated there are people on the list for BS reasons (pissed off parent that their daughter is fornicating).

I can see that this conversation will not go anywhere so I'll just end it at this.

 

[churchmouse]

Are you referring to the offender or maybe you should dig up the case and make an informed decision. Prosecutors are notorious for false prosecution.

I doubt that is what he meant by that post.