Sex Offenses and Sex Crimes
Being accused of a sex crime is serious. Even before your case is heard in court, or a conviction enters, loved ones start turning their back on the accused and society treats them like a monster. This is so despite the fact that many sex crimes are false allegations related to messy family law situation or in retaliation of some ongoing feud. When falsely accused of a sex crime, it is easy to feel hopeless. You need an experience advocate to guide you through the process and zealously work towards a just result. If you are charged with any sort of sex offense, do not delay and contact The Ritchie Firm today to start building your legal defense.
Even if your case is not the result of an outright false allegation, many sex crimes are “overcharged” by prosecutor’s offices (charge a more serious offense than fits the facts of the case) so they can be viewed as “tough on sex crimes.” When cases are overcharged, many sex crimes require the judge to impose an “indeterminate sentence” after conviction. This is essentially a life sentence served on an installment plan after years of being denied release by the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board. Accordingly, if you are charged with a sex crime that is accompanied by an indeterminate sentence if convicted, you need to get an experience attorney on your side as soon as possible to being investigating the case and working towards a resolution that does not subject you to an indeterminate sentence.
Notwithstanding indeterminate sentences, many sex offense convictions result in a wide array of collateral consequences that could impact your ability to hold certain jobs, engage in certain forms of public service, restrict where you can live and where you can freely travel within the community, just to name a few. You need to bring a legal team on board early in your case to investigate the case, identify weaknesses, ensure the case is not overcharged and work towards a resolution that can lessen the many collateral consequences that accompany conviction. The Ritchie Law Firm has this experience to work hard for you and a just result.
Sex crime cases often include complex forensic issues that require the attention of an experienced attorney. These forensic issues often include complex work in DNA and serology, and often involve “expert” testimony by SANE nurses. To properly attack the State’s case, you need an advocate with experience challenging forensic scientist and SANE nurses. The State often tries to back-channel otherwise inadmissible evidence to the jury through SANE nurse testimony. You need an attorney who has experience in the legal issues at play to keep this evidence out so your case isn’t prejudiced at trial.
The Ritchie Law Firm has experience handling all issues that arise in sex cases. If you are charged with any of the following, contact us today:
- Rape
- Rape of a Child (Statutory Rape)
- Child Molestation
- Prostitution
- Sexual Assault
- Indecent Liberties
- Indecent Exposure
- Child Pornography
- Soliciting Minors on the Internet
- Communicating with a Minor for Immoral Purposes
- Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Any other internet sex crime
- Any felony with a “sexual motivation” tag
Sex crime accusations, let alone a conviction, can have a tremendous impact on your life in all aspects. You need a firm behind you that has experience navigating and attacking these sorts of cases. The Ritchie Law Firm has this experience and would be honored to stand in your corner! If you are charged with a sex offense, contact The Ritchie Firm and start building your legal defense today!