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At Max Pines Law, we distinguish ourselves through our extensive experience and uniquely client-centered approach, providing premier support and exceptional results in sexual offense defense cases.
Sexual Offenses are remarkably complicated and specialized cases that typically involve high emotion, nuanced psychological issues, and huge potential consequences for the accused.
Sexual Offenses include a very large number of specific crimes that vary depending on the types of persons involved, the existence of force, coercion, or other psychological factors, and whether the alleged conduct occurred over the internet or with electronic devices.
The penalties for these cases are staggering: most charges can result in lifetime registration as a sex offender; many can result in decades of imprisonment.
Specialized expert testimony and scientific evidence is common in these cases and includes DNA, medical testimony, and computer forensics.
An inexperienced and untried attorney can quickly be overwhelmed with this difficult subject matter and ferocity with which these cases are prosecuted. Competent counsel on these cases requires significant experience.
Max Pines has tried over 15 of these cases; he knows how to defend them.
Remain silent and contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. Do not speak to police, detectives, or anyone else about the allegations without legal counsel present. I know that when accused of a crime like this there is a powerful temptation to try to explain and clear your name. The problem is, that the police have likely made their decision against you already and they are not open to what you have to say, they are just trying to gather evidence to convict you!
Common charges include criminal sexual penetration (CSP), criminal sexual contact, indecent exposure, possession or distribution of child pornography, and sexual exploitation of a minor. These types of crimes can very widely by degree, victim, whether they involve “hands-on” allegations or various types of solicitation or possession.
If you are arrested, you will have an initial appearance, and remain in jail at least until the pre-trial detention hearing. The State will without doubt try to hold you in jail until trial. The detention hearing is a crucial date because it determines whether you will be free pre-trial or remain in custody. For more, read What will happen at my pretrial detention motion? – Max Pines Law The case may be very different if you can avoid an arrest. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to maximize this possibility.
Yes. Charges can be dismissed at various stages. This may happen if the alleged victim is a necessary witness and fails to complete the pre-trial interview or if significant exculpatory evidence comes to light.
Penalties range from probation and registration as a sex offender to decades in prison with life-time sex offender parole. These penalties are extremely powerful.
If convicted of certain offenses, you must register with the state, provide regular updates on your address and employment, and comply with strict residency and travel restrictions. Failure to register is a separate felony.
Sexual offense cases are complicated and difficult matters for an attorney to handle. Max Pines has taken 16 such cases to trial and has unparalleled experience in these matters. With these consequences, a truly capable attorney is an absolute must.
Some sexual offense cases resolve through negotiations, but many require trial. Ultimately, it may be impossible to reach a good plea deal because the consequences of the deal may result in life time registration and a terrible blow to your reputation. When facing a charge like this, a defendant must prepare for the possibility of trial
False accusations do occur. A thorough investigation and skilled cross-examination can expose inconsistencies, motives to lie, and lack of corroborating evidence. It is up to your attorney to work to uncover the truth… and then bring it to light.
Sexual offense cases are emotionally charged and can damage reputations. Max Pines has the ability to advise you on limiting public exposure, managing media inquiries, protecting your privacy throughout the legal process, and managing civil liability in potential lawsuits.
Immediately. The earlier you have legal representation, the better your chances of protecting your rights, preserving evidence, and influencing the direction of the investigation.
