SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a grim reminder of the consequences of neglecting one’s responsibilities as a registered sex offender, Michael Joseph Taylor, 36, of Sacramento, has been sentenced to three years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for his failure to register as a sex offender.
According to court documents, Taylor traveled from Oregon to Sacramento, where he resided from at least February 2017 through June 8, 2017, and knowingly failed to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Registration Notification Act (SORNA), as was required based on his 2012 convictions in Oregon for attempted sexual abuse in the first degree and sexual abuse in the third degree.
While in failure to register status, Taylor was found in possession of matter that showed a minor engaging in or simulating sexual conduct, which led to Taylor’s arrest by Sacramento County sheriff’s deputies on June 8, 2017, and a separate conviction in state court.
This case was the product of an investigation by the U.S. Marshals Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Shelley Weger prosecuted the case.
Taylor’s actions demonstrate a blatant disregard for the law and the rights of his victims. As a registered sex offender, he was required to adhere to strict guidelines to ensure public safety.
The sentence handed down by U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb is a testament to the seriousness with which the court views such offenses.
Taylor, whose real name is Michael Joseph Taylor, will serve his three-year prison term, followed by five years of supervised release.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant/Respondent: Michael Joseph Taylor
- Criminal Charges: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- City and State: Sacramento, California
- Exact Date: June 2017
- Sentence or Outcome: Three years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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