Sex Crime Defense Attorney
People charged with sexual assault or child sex offenses face hostile prosecutors and harsh public opinion. Most people, even some criminal defense attorneys, are only too willing to believe the worst about those accused of sex offenses.
Sex crimes are considered by society and the legal system to be one of the most heinous crimes an alleged perpetrator can commit. The social stigma surrounding sexual abusers is enough to mentally, emotionally and socially ruin your life, your relationships, and your ability to earn income in the future. When you are accused of one of these crimes, you need an experienced Defense Lawyer to help ensure that you are not wrongfully placed on a list of sex offenders for the rest of your life. Even one small mistake at the outset of your claim can prejudice your case through the end and affect your life forever.Registering as a sex offender can and will affect a person for a lifetime, often causing registered offenders to move from place to place in order to avoid public persecution. Sex Crime convictions are unlike other crimes, where once you serve your time, you are allowed to live your life, having paid your debt to society. Once convicted of a sex crime, the punishment is served and the prisoner is released back into the public, but suspicion from the community and law enforcement officers is hard and sometimes impossible to overcome.
If you have been accused of a sexually based offense, hire an experienced Sex Crime Attorney as soon as possible. The choice between a Public Defender and an excellent Defense Lawyer is one that will affect your life and perhaps even your freedom, until the day you die.
Sexual Assault Lawyer
Sex crimes can carry with them the highest rate of false accusations. If you are unjustly being investigated for or charged with a sex crime, there is no doubt that you need a lawyer to be involved every step of the way with aggression for those against you and compassion for you and your family. From the very beginning stage of an investigation all the way through the process, including trial, an attorney is necessary to protect your future, your livelihood and your good name.
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Sex crimes include sexual assault, unlawful sexual contact, internet luring, sexual exploitation, child pornography, indecent exposure, public indecency and all other Felony and Misdemeanor charges with a factual basis involving sex. All of these charges require a firm understanding of the law, good investigation and legal analysis. These are not the type of charges you want to take lightly. You should expect your attorney to take them just as seriously and fight for you every step of the way.
Sex Offender Lawyer
What Does It Mean To Have To Register As A Sex Offender?
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Registration means that the person has notified the State Police, confirmed his current physical and mailing address and provided such other information, including identifying information, which the State Police may require. Upon registration and as may be necessary thereafter, the State Police shall provide the person with an address verification form to be used for registration. The form shall contain in bold print a statement indicating that failure to comply with the registration required is punishable as provided in 18.2-472.1. Every person required to register, other than a person convicted of a sexually violent offense or murder, shall reregister with the State Police on an annual basis from the date of the initial registration. Every person convicted of a sexually violent offense or murder shall register with the State Police every 90 days from the date of initial registration. B. Any person convicted of a violation of § 18.2-472.1 , other than a person convicted of a sexually violent offense or murder, shall register with the State Police every 180 days from the date of such conviction. Any person convicted of a violation of § 18.2-472.1, in which such person was included on the Registry for a conviction of a sexually violent offense or murder, shall register with the State Police every 30 days from the date of conviction.
Sex Abuse Lawyer
False Allegation Defense
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Some allegations of this nature are fabricated or exaggerated. These false accusations can come from a person who is angry, bitter, frightened or confused. Evidence that proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is essential for a conviction. Common defenses against sex crimes include:
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INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
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TAINTED EVIDENCE
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MISTAKEN IDENTITY
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CONSENT
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INNOCENCE
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MENTAL ILLNESS
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ILLEGAL SEARCH & SEIZURE OF EVIDENCE
Indecent Exposure · Rape · Child Pornography · Sexual Abuse
The climate surrounding sex crimes has changed. Many cases that formerly would have been dropped for lack of evidence are now prosecuted. Prosecutors have less discretion in charging decisions and less leeway in resolving these cases.
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Few allegations carry such steep punishment and lifelong ramifications as a sex crime. At Robert L. Lichtenstein’s Law Firm, we understand what is at stake. We have provide a vigorous defense to adults and juveniles in throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for over 35 years.
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Whatever the allegation, Robert L. Lichtenstein asserts your presumption of innocence. We do everything in our power to get the charges dismissed or evidence suppressed, or to negotiate a plea to a non-sex offense that avoids sex offender status. If the case goes forward, we will make the prosecution prove its case rather than simply pleading you guilty. Experienced Trial Attorney Robert L. Lichtenstein is prepared to defend you at trial to avoid the unbearable penalties and stigmas that come with a conviction.