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Rochester Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
Under Investigation For A Sex-related Crime? Contact Our Criminal Lawyer At (585) 270-8882.
An accusation of a sex crime can be devastating to an individual. Even without being formally convicted, a criminal charge of a sexual offense can have lifelong effects. Prosecutors do everything in their power to keep sexual predators off the streets, even if that means strongly pursuing the highest available penalties against an alleged offender.
There are many different types of crimes that can be considered sex crimes, and if you have been arrested or if you are under investigation, it is vital that you contact King Law. If you are a student facing an offense, it is critical that you protect your future. Once you retain the firm, you can gain the peace of mind of knowing that a skilled Rochester criminal defense lawyer is actively pursuing a aggressive defense on your behalf.
Sex crime cases aren’t easy, and the public prejudice against individuals charged with this type of offense can present an uphill battle in the fight for a favorable outcome. It’s a battle that Robert King has repeatedly fought and won, with the majority of his sex crime cases ending in a reduction of charges or even an outright dismissal.
Types Of Sex Crimes
Sex crimes are considered by society and the legal system to be some of the most heinous offenses a person can commit. The social stigma alone surrounding sexual predators can be enough to ruin a person’s social and professional life. If you have been accused of any of any type of sex crime, it is imperative that you contact an attorney from King Law as soon as possible to protect yourself against serious consequences.
The firm can protect you against the following types of charges:
After being accused, it is crucial that you do not discuss your situation with anyone except your attorney. Anything you say to the police, the media, the victim’s families, or any witnesses to the alleged act can and will be used against you in court.
Penalties For Conviction
A conviction of a sex crime can carry a myriad of harsh legal penalties and will vary in severity depending on the specific charges. Sex crimes such as predatory sexual assault against a child, a Class A violent felony, can potentially carry a sentence of life imprisonment upon conviction.
On the other hand, sexual abuse in the third degree, which is charged as a Class B misdemeanor, can carry a penalty of a maximum of three months in jail. In addition to jail time, a conviction will likely bring expensive fines, community service, probation, and prevent a person from seeking employment in certain fields.
Regardless of the charge, every sex crime is a serious offense and is sure to be prosecuted with extreme tenacity. If you are facing sex crime charges, it is imperative you retain the services of a powerful criminal defense attorney who can match the intensity of the prosecution and maximize your chances of securing a desirable outcome.
Possible Penalty: Sex Offender Registry
If you are tried and convicted of a sex crime, you are required to provide information to the sex offender registry. This is a public database that houses information regarding every convicted offender in the United States.
On the registry, anyone who wishes to access the information may be able to, including:
Neighbors
Employers
Lenders
Law enforcement
The database includes information regarding your name, age, weight, height, eye color, skin color, and distinguishing marks, like tattoos and scars. Your photo may appear next to your address and your conviction. Failure to register could mean additional charges are placed against you and you could be forced to serve jail or prison time.
Protect Your Future & Your Name. Contact King Law
It is absolutely essential that you take all necessary precautions to protect yourself from a criminal conviction. With the representation of King Law, the firm can immediately start to gather evidence and police reports to determine if you were wrongfully accused or if there are any strategic defenses that may be beneficial to your case. If the case cannot be settled outside of court, a criminal lawyer at King Law can diligently defend your rights and freedoms in a court of law. It is important that you take action after an arrest.
How King Law Can Help People Accused of a Sex Crime in Western New York
We have some of the best criminal defense lawyers in Western New York. Here is an example of how one of our attorneys changed the trajectory for a client charged with felony sexual assault.
The Case: Recently, Greg Colavecchia represented a teacher who was accused of sexually assaulting a minor female. These types of cases can be incredibly difficult because evidence is often limited to first-person accounts, and witnesses are uncommon. The accused teacher hired King Law to defend them against these allegations. To build our client’s defense, Greg used subpoenas to obtain medical, mental health, and school records for the student who alleged the assault. What we discovered from these records changed the outlook of the case. Those subpoenaed records revealed the accuser had difficulty telling the truth, had previously filed a CPS report that was unfounded, and had years of mental health and therapy records that proved they had never mentioned any abuse.
The Results: Our client was charged with a Class A felony, which could have carried a sentence of life in prison. Due to the information obtained by our firm, our client was offered a reduced charge of “endangering the welfare of a child” and sentenced to 3 years of probation. King Law’s investigation reduced the charge and changed the outcome for our client.
If you have been charged with a sex crime, talk to one of our attorneys. We will do the hard work and invest the time your case deserves.
CASE RESULTS
OUR RESULTS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.
Criminal Sale of Marijuana
Result - Dismissed
Rape in the First Degree
Result - Dismissed
Pedestrian Accident
Settlement - $105,000