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Megan’s Law - Protecting Children from Sexual Predators

By Steven Rodriguez

In California, Megan’s Law “requires convicted sex offenders to register with their local law enforcement agency,” explains Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen Rodriguez. Megan’s Law also “makes it possible for people to get information about the identity and address of registered sex offenders,” the experienced lawyer noted. As an aid to concerned parents and California citizens, Rodriguez provides a link to both California’s and national registered sex offender databases on his website. Megan’s Laws have been initiated in all 50 states. Created in response to the brutal rape and murder of 7-year-old Megan Kanka by a neighbor who was a convicted child molester, many feel Megan’s Law has been instrumental in protecting children from sexual predators and in finding those who commit sexual offenses against children...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on September 25, 2009 (boomark / email).