Antonio Cardenas, Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, Maine 2021

BANGOR, Maine: Antonio Cardenas, a 34-year-old man from Texas, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Bangor to failing to register as a sex offender, Acting U.S. Attorney Donald E. Clark announced.

According to court records, in 2007, Cardenas was convicted in Texas of Aggravated Assault of a Child under 14 Years of Age. This felony conviction made Cardenas a lifetime sex offender registrant in Texas. In about early August 2020, he moved from Texas and began living in Mars Hill and Caribou, Maine. He did not notify the Texas Sex Offender Registry that he was moving. Further, prior to his arrest on February 10, 2021, he made no attempt to register with the Maine Sex Offender Registry.

Cardenas’ failure to register as a sex offender is a serious offense, and he now faces the consequences. The U.S. Marshals Service investigated the case, and Cardenas will be sentenced after the completion of a presentence investigation report by the U.S. Probation Office. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

The maximum penalty for failing to register as a sex offender is up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Cardenas’ sentence will depend on the findings of the presentence investigation report and the discretion of the judge.

Cardenas’ case highlights the importance of complying with sex offender registration laws. Failure to register can lead to serious consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and fines.

As a journalist, I have seen many cases of individuals failing to register as sex offenders, and it is essential that we hold them accountable for their actions. The public has the right to know about individuals who have committed sex crimes and are living in their communities.

The United States Marshals Service played a crucial role in investigating this case, and their efforts ensured that Cardenas was held accountable for his actions.

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