State v. Thompson

Amestoy, C J.

This consolidated appeal asks the Court to decide whether a defendant convicted of a sex offense is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Vermont’s Sex Offender Registration Act, when sentencing has been deferred pursuant to 13 V.S.A. § 7041. We hold that such registration is required.

In July 2000, defendant Thompson was charged with lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2602. In April 2001, pursuant to a plea agreement, Thompson pled guilty to an amended charge of lewd and lascivious conduct, in violation of 13 V.S.A. § 2601, and…