Sexual Offenses
Sexual offenses refer to a number of charges including criminal sexual contact, endangering the welfare of a child, lewdness, exploitation and most commonly sexual assault. A sexual offense is committed when the complainant has not consented to the activity that forms the subject-matter of the charge. Or where the complainant may have been under age or unable to consent due to intoxication or other mental condition.
Being charged with a sexual offense has extremely serious consequences on the life of an accused person. You may face social stigma, financial hardship, and immeasurable stress. If convicted, a person may face jail, sex-offender registration and parole supervision for life. Our experienced defense lawyers are here to minimize the stress and, more importantly, will prepare a top-notch quality defense so that you do not have to fight this charge alone.
Defending Sexual OffenSes
Allegations of sexual offenses are often prosecuted by senior, experienced prosecutors.. It is therefore vital that you have a skilled team of defense lawyers on your side. The rules of evidence and procedure relating to these charges are very complicated and a thorough understanding of those rules is vital to presenting your case in a clear and persuasive way to a judge, and possibly a jury as well.
We know there are two sides to every story. Our team will review the entirety of the prosecution’s case and will analyze your version of events as well. We will be able to give you a sound opinion about your options and how best to proceed, based on our experience handling these types of charges, the strength of the prosecution’s case, and your expectations.
If the matter cannot be resolved in a way that you are satisfied with, we will zealously defend you in a trial, by challenging the prosecution’s witnesses and other evidence, and, just as importantly, presenting your case in a trustworthy, truthful, and compelling fashion.
Internet SexUAL OFFENSES
Being charged with or convicted of an internet sexual crime can potentially disrupt and ruin every aspect of both your personal and professional life. If the internet is involved, the offense will likely be deemed an internet sex crime. Because the internet is involved, you could be charged under both federal and state laws.
Internet sexual crimes may include:
Attempted sexual misconduct arising out of police internet stings, where the police impersonate a real person
Solicitation of a minor child to engage in sexual activity, regardless of whether the plan is carried out
Travel to meet a minor to engage in an unlawful sexual activity
Transmission of indecent material to a minor child
Child pornography
Child exploitation
As with other sex crimes, if the defendant is convicted of an internet sex crime, he or she likely must register for both the national and state sex offender registries for life. This requires that the defendant’s picture be posted online as a sex offender.