Robert Stricker, a 48-year-old man from Lower Brule, South Dakota, has been indicted for failure to register as a sex offender, a federal crime that carries severe penalties.
According to the indictment, Stricker was convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor in 2013, making him a sex offender required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. However, between September 2021 and February 2022, Stricker allegedly failed to properly register as a sex offender and update his registration, as required by law.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to ten years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
Stricker appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno on March 3, 2022, and pled not guilty to the Indictment. The investigation is being conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Troy R. Morley prosecuting the case.
Stricker was remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service pending trial. A trial date has not been set. The charge is merely an accusation, and Stricker is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The indictment highlights the importance of sex offender registration and the severe consequences of failing to comply with the law.
Robert Stricker, age 48, of Lower Brule, South Dakota, was indicted on February 8, 2022, for Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. If convicted, he faces up to ten years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, up to life of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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