Sex crimes come in a number of forms, but in all cases, they're prosecutable. Whether you're accused of being involved in a child pornography ring or of assaulting another person, it's important that you have the right defense to protect your rights. It's easy for...
Sex Crimes
Virginia lawmakers expand sex-offender legislation
As someone facing a sex offender charge, it's important that you understand how you could be affected by the law in ways other than a prison sentence or fines. If you're convicted, you'll be placed on a sex-offender registry, which affects the places you can work or...
This is how you defend yourself in court
If you're arrested and charged for a criminal act, you may be worried about how it will affect you in the future. Even an arrest has the possibility of impacting you, even though you have yet to be convicted. Your reputation could be damaged, or you may miss work or...
Virginia man accused in 15-year-old sex crime
When you work at a church and are near children or even young adults, you must be particularly careful about how to talk to and address them. It's easy for younger people to make false allegations and be believed. It's important to work with another person who can...
Some sex-related cases are difficult to defend
We recently discussed the case of the man who entered an Alford Plea in a case involving child sexual abuse. This case was a hard one to read about. Cases that involve children tug at the heart strings, which can make it difficult for juries to remain partial when...
Man files Alford Plea in child sexual abuse case
When you're accused of a crime such as child sexual abuse, it's imperative that you take steps to protect yourself. This allegation against you, even if it's proven to be false, can affect all aspects of your life from your social interactions to your ability to...
You can fight false accusations of rape and wrongful convictions
If you're wrongfully convicted of a sex offense, you could spend years of your life in prison. What happens if you are found to be innocent after the original ruling damages your reputation and livelihood? You're able to seek compensation.In a case of a man who was...
How serious is an indecent exposure charge?
If you are facing a criminal charge of indecent exposure, the seriousness of the consequences should you be convicted depends on a range of mitigating factors. First, the laws of the state have a lot to do with how these charges are treated and whether you can be...
What should you do if you’re accused of a crime?
If you're falsely accused of a crime, you can defend yourself and take steps to make sure you aren't found guilty for a crime you didn't commit. Initially, you might have been taken by surprise when a police officer arrived to talk to you. Know that you have no legal...
Woman sentenced after indecent liberties plea
Being accused of sex crimes is serious business; you could lose your job, have accusations affect your family and friends and have trouble in other aspects of your life. If you didn't commit a crime, that can be devastating to you; even If you did commit a crime, one...