Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
If you have been accused of a sex crime, having a defense lawyer on your side can have a dramatic impact on how your case turns out. Even the accusation of a sex crime can cause your entire life to feel like it is in jeopardy. Some of the potential consequences for being convicted include being removed from your job, losing your driver’s license, and losing your children’s custody. The consequences of simply being accused can also be devastating and cause social isolation, shame and stigmatization.
A skilled criminal defense lawyer like Mark D. Kelly in St. Paul can help you navigate the complex legal system and ensure that your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Having a lawyer on your side will give you peace of mind that every aspect of your case is being handled properly, from gathering evidence to negotiating with prosecutors for a favorable plea deal.
What are “Sex Crimes?”
Sex crimes are criminal acts that are committed based on someone’s gender and/or sexual orientation. Generally sex crimes involve illegal or coerced sexual conduct by one person towards another. There are many different types of sex crimes, including rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child molestation.
All of these types of sex crimes can be charged as felonies and lead to severe penalties if the perpetrator is convicted. Additional charges that are frequently added on to sex crime convictions include child enticement, promoting prostitution, and traveling to meet a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.
- Sexual assault: This is an act of sexual intercourse with someone who does not consent to the act.
- Indecent Exposure – It is illegal for a person to expose their genitals in public.
- Prostitution – Offering or engaging in sexual acts for payment.
- Rape – Situations that may constitute the crime of rape, including “date rape” and “statutory rape”
- Sexual Assault – encompasses unwanted sexual touching of many kinds,
- Statutory Rape – People below the “age of consent” cannot legally consent to having sex, even if there was no force or the perpetrator believed the victim was consenting.
Penalties for Sex Crimes
Penalties for sex crimes include fines, probation, and jail time just like any other felony or misdemeanor charge. Sex crimes are unique in that part of the penalty involves being listed on a sex-offender registry for years after the case has otherwise been resolved. This can limit where you are able to work and even live.
Do Not Wait another Minute – Contact Me Immediately
If you or a love one have been charged with or are under investigation for a sex crime, call Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney Mark D. Kelly. The sooner you contact me, the sooner we can start reviewing your case and building a comprehensive defense strategy.