New Lexington Sex Crime Lawyers

Sex Crimes Attorney – New Lexington

If you’ve been charged with a sex offense in New Lexington, OH, you need experienced legal counsel to defend your rights and reputation in the criminal justice system. Contact The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free initial case review with a sex crimes defense lawyer serving New Lexington to discuss your legal options for resolving your charges.

Why Choose a Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer from The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc.?

Conviction on sex crime charges in New Lexington can jeopardize your reputation, freedom, and future. That’s why it’s so important to select a lawyer who can advocate on your behalf and effectively seek a positive outcome in your criminal case.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you challenge the prosecution’s case and present a compelling defense in court and at trial. Residents in New Lexington facing criminal prosecution for sex crimes turn to the legal team at The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. for legal advice and representation because:

Our attorneys have worked tirelessly to earn national recognition for our legal representation and client services. We have secured top listings in publications such as U.S. News and World Report’s Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers Top 11, and Best Lawyers in America.
Our legal team has over 100 years of combined legal experience, including extensive insight into criminal litigation. We go to court almost daily, which allows our attorneys to develop unparalleled experience that allows us to help our clients navigate the challenges and obstacles that arise in criminal defense cases.
We provide our clients with dedicated, results-focused legal advice and support. Our attorneys offer personalized attention and resources tailored to your circumstances, needs, and goals. You can rest assured that we will leave no stone unturned in pursuing the best possible resolution under the circumstances of your case.

Types of Sex Crimes Cases We Handle

At The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc., our criminal defense attorneys represent clients facing prosecution for sex-based offenses such as:

Rape
Sexual battery
Sexual imposition
Importuning
Lewd and lascivious acts
Public indecency
Voyeurism
Solicitation
Prostitution
Unlawful sexual conduct with a minor
Child molestation
Internet sex crimes, including possession/distribution of child pornography or solicitation of minors

Consequences of a Sex Crimes Conviction

A conviction for sex offenses in New Lexington can impose various penalties and long-term consequences.

First, a conviction will result in a criminal sentence that may include jail or prison time and fines. The length of an incarceration term will depend on the type and grading of the offense. Most sex crimes constitute felony offenses, with sentencing ranging from as short as six months for a fifth-degree felony offense to over 16 years for first-degree felony offenses.

However, some sex offenses, such as rape, sexual battery of a victim under 13, gross sexual imposition of a victim under 13, or importuning with a victim under 13, have mandatory minimum prison terms that can exceed the regular maximum terms for first-degree felony offenses.

Most people convicted of sex crimes will also have to register as sex offenders. Sex offender registration requirements obligate convicted defendants to report regularly to law enforcement officers and update their registration information when they have changes in employment, residence, or vehicle registration. Some offenses may result in a convicted defendant receiving a designation as a sexually violent predator, which can enhance maximum potential sentences/

Finally, a conviction for a sex crime will result in a person having a criminal record that can impose a damaging social stigma. Having a criminal record that includes sex crimes can make it challenging for individuals to pursue housing, employment, or educational opportunities.

The possible consequences of a conviction for sex offenses make it critical for defendants facing charges to obtain experienced legal representation who will advocate in their defense to seek the best possible outcome under the facts and circumstances of the case.

Potential Defenses to Sex Charges

A person facing sex charges may have legal or factual defenses to fight the prosecution’s case and pursue a reduction of charges, case dismissal, or acquittal at trial. Possible defenses available in sex cases include:

Consent: Many sex crime cases involve disputes over whether the alleged victim validly consented to the underlying sexual act.
Lack of intent: In cases involving sex charges with mental culpability as an element of the offense (e.g., acting intentionally, willfully, knowingly, etc.), a defendant may argue that the evidence fails to prove that they acted with the required intent.
Mistaken identity: Defendants may challenge the reliability of a victim’s or eyewitness’s identification by highlighting issues that could have affected the victim’s or eyewitness’s perspective or showing that the police used an improperly suggestive identification procedure.
Alibi: A defendant may present evidence tending to prove that they were elsewhere when the alleged sex offense occurred.
Unlawfully obtained evidence or statements: Defendants may seek to exclude evidence from the prosecution’s case by arguing that police investigators obtained evidence from an unlawful search without a warrant or probable cause or confessions/statements during an interrogation that violated the defendant’s rights.
Inadmissible evidence: A defendant may also argue that the court should exclude various pieces of evidence in the prosecution’s case, such as recorded victim interviews when the victim does not testify at trial, as inadmissible under the rules of evidence.
Unreliable forensic evidence: When a case involves DNA or other forensic evidence, a defendant may highlight issues that call the evidence’s reliability into question, such as issues with testing or breaks in the chain of custody of evidence samples.

How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help

A criminal defense attorney from The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. can help you face prosecution and pursue a fair outcome to your charges by:

Independently investigating your case to recover all available evidence rather than rely on the case file turned over by the prosecution
Identifying potential defense strategies available under the facts and evidence
Explaining your charges and the potential outcomes in your case to help you make informed decisions
Vigorously challenging the prosecution’s case at each stage of the proceedings, including challenging the admissibility of evidence as appropriate
Pursuing the best possible resolution to your case, even if that means going to trial when you choose to fight your charges

Contact Our Firm to Discuss Your Options

Have prosecutors charged you with sex crimes in New Lexington? If so, don’t wait to talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney about your legal options. Contact The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen Inc. today for a free, confidential consultation to learn how our legal team will fight to protect your rights, reputation, and future from the potential consequences of an arrest or conviction on sex charges.

Directions to Our New Lexington, OH, Office

If you’ve been charged with a sex crime in New Lexington, talk to an experienced criminal defense attorney at our office at 111 West Brown Street, New Lexington, OH 43764. Here’s how to get here.

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