Sexual Abuse, Rape, and related charges are extremely serious offense, and are usually treated as such by judges and prosecutors. Convictions can carry significant prison sentences, very lengthy periods of probation or parole, and the requirement that the defendant register with the authorities as a sex offender, sometimes for life. Sometimes, the mere fact that you are accused of committing such an offense can have catastrophic results.

And the collateral consequences that such convictions carry beyond those imposed by the Judge can also be very significant. You may lose the right to vote, get school loans, possess or purchase firearms, or receive certain government benefits, including certain loans and housing opportunities. A conviction can injure your standing in the community, hamper your employment and income potential, and can have a dramatic impact on personal relationships, and even with family members.

If you are facing sex offense charges, it is crucial that you retain an experienced and aggressive attorney who knows how to investigate and present your case. There may be an available defense, such as fabrication, mistaken identity or consent, but the prosecutor might not be willing to listen, and your defense isn’t worth much if your attorney doesn’t know how to take the information you provide them with and develop it into a viable trial defense. If you are charged with a sex offense, you will certainly need an attorney who knows how to investigate your case and present it in the best possible light, whether in front of a trial jury or in a presentation to the prosecutor.