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A sexual offense in Arizona has the potential to follow you for the rest of your life. Not only in terms of criminal record and reputation but also in harsh probation terms and constant monitoring. Lifetime probation with sex offender terms varies from state to state but can be particularly harsh in the state of Arizona. Prosecutors, judges, and juries are often extremely aggressive when dealing with a sexual offender. That is why it is so important that you get a qualified Phoenix criminal defense attorney<\/a> on your side immediately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lifetime probation with sex offender terms essentially labels what is permitted after a defendant receives a charge for a sexually-related offense. These conditions are in place for many reasons. For one, they serve the purpose of deterring future crimes, protecting the public, and providing rehabilitation for the defendant. Lifetime supervision also allows probation officers to remain aware of the conduct of the defendant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bel\u00e9n Olmedo Guerra at Bel\u00e9n Law Firm<\/span> understands what all is at stake with this kind of charge. She is more than prepared to help you through the legal process and fight to get you the best outcome possible. In this post, we\u2019ll explain more about lifetime probation with sex offender terms and what it might mean for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does lifetime probation mean?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In Arizona, probation is a form of punishment that may be implemented for those found guilty of both misdemeanor or felony charges. Generally, people consider probation as an alternative to prison time and as a “lesser” penalty. Under ARS 13-901<\/a>, probation applies to any offender placed on community supervision through a probation agency. Considered by some to be a more cost-effective way to punish criminals, rules for probation in Arizona can be very confusing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the crime, probation terms can vary significantly in length. You might expect the average probation sentence to last anywhere between six months to seven years. Those found guilty of an aggravated DUI will need to serve a sentence even longer than that, running up to 10 years. You can find the state’s legislation regarding periods of probation in ARS 13-902<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are certain crimes that get punished more severely than others in terms of probation. Crimes involving gangs, white-collar crimes (see: Standard Probation with White Collar Terms<\/a><\/em>), domestic violence, and sexual abuse<\/a> are some of these. If you get charged with any of these crimes, the amount of supervision required significantly jumps. Your everyday life will essentially be under a microscope.<\/span><\/p>\n

Failure to obey even the simplest terms for these charges can result in a probation violation<\/a> and potentially lead to your probation getting revoked. If they find you are in violation of any term or condition, you may end up in prison.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of these, perhaps the most penalized crime for probation in Arizona is any sex offense or sexually motivated crime. This often brings a lifetime probation term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why would someone be on lifetime probation?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Probation is often assigned as part of sentencing for criminal behavior or activity. While it\u2019s more common to punish misdemeanors with probation rather than jail time, Arizona provides the possibility of felony probation (see: Probation Violation for Felony Offense<\/a><\/em>). As mentioned before, the main reason someone might receive lifetime probation is if the crime was sexually motivated. When someone refers to sex crimes, they could be talking about any of the following crimes:<\/span><\/p>\n