Rape, Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse other sexual assault crimes carry life-changing consequences if convicted. In addition to any potential prison sentence, a conviction on many sexual offense charges carries with it the label of “sex offender” and the necessity to be a registered sex offender. Depending on the crime, some individuals will have to remain registered sex offenders and be required to report as such for 15 years, 25 years, or FOR LIFE, depending on the crime! The law in this sex offender registration area is called SORNA (Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act), and is often referred to as “Megan’s Law”). Convictions like this can literally deprive an individual of the chance to ever have meaningful employment again, for the rest of their life. There are also criminal penalties for “failure to comply” with registration requirements. You need a lawyer who knows the law, the consequences, which crimes trigger which registration requirements and, most important, a lawyer who can analyze your case and fight for you at trial.