Provo Sex Crime Defense Attorney
About Sex Crime Charges
Being charged with a sex crime in our state is a serious legal matter that can permanently affect your personal and professional reputation, even before a conviction. Charges of a sexual nature should be addressed by a Provo criminal defense lawyer experienced in defending such crimes. Charges of sex crimes vary widely and can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. A few of the offenses considered as sex crimes are:
- Lewdness
- Prostitution (or soliciting a prostitute)
- Child sex abuse
- Sexual assault or battery
- Incest
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Rape
- Indecent exposure
- Child pornography
Some of these charges can be extremely serious and bring life sentences, particularly for repeat offenders. In addition to state laws regarding sex crimes, the passing of Megan's Law in 1994 requires anyone convicted of a sex crime to register with the local authorities as a sex offender. The issues and laws concerning sex crimes can be complex. A competent criminal defense attorney with the Zabriskie Law Firm will review the facts and conditions of the accusations with you in order to determine how to best approach the charges and what defense strategy to employ.
Protect Your Rights and Your Future
When defending a sex crime our attorneys use all available resources to protect your rights and take action to safeguard your future. Being convicted can get your name on the registered sex offender's list and this is a very serious matter, allowing anyone to find your name, the crime and your address when searching Megan's Law websites. If there are mitigating circumstances surrounding the charges, we will find them and exploit them in the defense of your case.
Allegations can be brought against one falsely and situations can be incorrectly interpreted. There is a great deal of emotion that surrounds the accusation of a sex crime. We fight to take the emotion out of it and just deal with the facts and developing the defense of your case, with your best interests always as the first priority.
Contact a Provo Sex Crimes Criminal Defense Attorney
if you have been charged with a sex related crime. We will find the best defense possible for your circumstances.