Sex Crimes/Rape

How to Get Your Name Removed From the Sex Offender Registry in North Carolina

Published on: April 29, 2026 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

How to Get Your Name Removed From the Sex Offender Registry in North Carolina

If you have been convicted of a serious offense, you may be required to register as a sex offender. Being on the sex offender registry can disrupt your life and can limit your ability to get a job and rent an apartment. The sex offender registry is available for public review and carries a negative stigma that may be difficult to overcome. It is helpful to understand when and how you are able to get your name removed from the sex offender registry. A knowledgeable North Carolina attorney will help you through the process.

Eligibility for Removal from Sex Offender Registry

How Can I Be Removed From the Sex Offender Registry?

Published on: June 12, 2024 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

How Can I Be Removed From the Sex Offender Registry?

After conviction on sex crime offenses, a person must follow the legal requirements that apply. A convicted sex offender must not reside within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare facility. A convicted sex offender is not allowed to provide instruction, supervision, or care for children. In addition, a person convicted of sex offenses generally must register as a sex offender. Registration as a sex offender may have a devastating impact on your life, and you may wonder whether you are eligible to get your name removed from the sex offender registry.

Sex Offender Registry

What is Sexual Consent, and Why Does it Matter?

Published on: June 23, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I have an outstanding warrant, what should I do?”

Accused of Sex Crimes Involving a Minor? A Closer Look at NC’s Romeo and Juliet Laws

Published on: June 9, 2021 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “If I am charged by campus police could I still face jail time or probation?”

What is Considered a Crime Against Nature in North Carolina?

Published on: September 16, 2020 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question:”A past conviction is keeping me from finding work. What can I do?”

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While many states no longer use the term “crime against nature” to criminalize sex acts between two consenting adults, the state of North Carolina still uses the offense to punish wrongdoers.

Is Having Sex When You Have an STD a Crime in North Carolina?

Published on: May 27, 2020 | On behalf of Arnold & Smith, PLLC

Charlotte Criminal Lawyer Brad Smith answers the question: “My relationship is ending and they are threatening to call the police, how can I help myself?”