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WV - Limited Sex Offender Laws for Trick-or-Treating

View the article here 10/25/2009 Halloween is quickly approaching, which means kids are getting ready for trick-or-treating. But, there are some things parents should know to keep their kids safe. For younger kids, a parent or guardian is recommended to supervise the trick-or-treaters. Also, make sure your child's costume doesn't obstruct their sight, and carry a flashlight if you're going to be out past dark. One of the biggest pieces of advice is to know the folks whose doors you'll be knocking on. Sex offender laws are limited in West Virginia, when it comes to trick-or-treating. A judge may order that the offender can not have contact with children under a certain age. That would mean they can't be passing out candy to those kids on Halloween...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sex Offender Issues on October 25, 2009 (boomark / email).