An indictment has been announced against David J. Courtemarche, aged 44, for failing to register as a sex offender in New Hampshire. Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack revealed that Courtemarche faces two counts for this alleged violation.
Federal law, namely the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), mandates that individuals convicted of specific sex-related offenses must register in any state where they reside or are employed. The indictment asserts that Courtemarche, required to register under SORNA, knowingly failed to do so as he moved between Vermont and New Hampshire from August 2022 to January 2025.
Legal repercussions for failing to register include a potential prison term of up to 10 years, a supervised release period extending up to 3 years, and a monetary fine that may reach $250,000. A federal district judge will determine the exact sentence according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
The United States Marshals Service conducted the investigation. The prosecution will be led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew T. Hunter. It is crucial to underscore that the indictment's details are allegations, and defendants are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a legal court beyond a reasonable doubt.
