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Sex Offender Jailed for Failing to Register
A St. Francis man has been sentenced for failing to register as a sex offender. Patrick Black Spotted Horse, 23, was sentenced to 10 months in custody, 5 years of supervised release, and $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund.
Black Spotted Horse was convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Minor on December 7, 2009, and sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment, 5 years of supervised release, and ordered to register as a sex offender. However, he absconded from a treatment facility and failed to properly register.
The investigation into Black Spotted Horse’s failure to register was conducted by the U.S. Marshal Service. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Maher prosecuted the case, which was brought against Black Spotted Horse after he was arrested on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation on December 22, 2012.
Black Spotted Horse was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 16, 2013, and pled guilty to the charge of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender on April 16, 2013. He was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange on May 29, 2013.
The case highlights the importance of sex offender registration and the consequences of failing to comply with the law. As a convicted sex offender, Black Spotted Horse was required to register with the authorities and provide regular updates on his whereabouts.
Black Spotted Horse’s failure to register has resulted in a significant sentence, including 10 months in custody and 5 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $100 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. The U.S. Marshal Service will continue to work to ensure that sex offenders comply with the law and register as required.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Sex Crimes|Violent Crime|South Dakota
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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