A Marshall County jury found a man guilty of violating Alabama's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act after he failed to complete his required quarterly check-in with the sheriff's office, according to a press release from the Marshall County District Attorney's Office.
The D.A.'s office said on Wednesday that the two-day trial wrapped up with a conviction for Dewey Franklin Henson, who now faces a sentencing range of 15 to 99 years or life in prison because he has more than three prior felony convictions.Â
Assistant District Attorney Roxana Lopez thanked the jurors for their attention and said their verdict sends a clear message about compliance with sex offender registration laws. "These requirements exist specifically to protect our communities and our children," Lopez said.
District Attorney Jennifer Bray said Henson has several prior convictions for violating the same law. "At some point, an individual must be held accountable, and this verdict ensures that will happen," Bray said.
Sentencing is scheduled for June 8 at 9 a.m.
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