Scottsdale Sex Crime Attorney
Accused of a Sex Crime?
To be accused of a sexual offense places the accused person in a serious s legal situation. Due to the stigma connected to sex crimes, even if the accused is innocent, the social and professional consequences can be devastating. The legal penalties attached to a conviction in the Arizona criminal justice system are harsh, and a conviction can result in jail or prison time among other punishments. If you have been charged with a sex crime, you need the assistance of a Scottsdale criminal defense lawyer. The legal team at the Knowles Law Firm has extensive experience in successfully representing clients accused of the following:
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution
- Possession of child pornography
- Child molestation or abuse
Sex Crime Defense Lawyer in Scottsdale
Arizona prosecutors are very aggressive regarding sex crimes in general and even more aggressive in cases involving minors. Sex offenses involving children carry a mandatory sentence of no less than thirteen years without a possibility of parole. Any sex crime conviction requires registration as a sex offender which ever after affects your ability to find employment or even a place to live. Attempts to plea bargain regarding sex crimes are frequently simply denied. As with many other cases, hiring a criminal defense lawyer from the firm during the investigation stage, before any charge is filed, provides an opportunity examine the case against you and identify the flaws and errors in the case that can be exploited for the defense.
In the case of a false accusation, it is especially important to have your lawyer involved as early as possible. An experienced sex crime attorney often carries on a separate investigation as part of the preparation of the defense strategy. A close examination of the background of an accuser may expose an ulterior motive for making a false accusation or exaggerating the facts. Additionally, law enforcement investigators may violate standard procedures which can invalidate the statements, or alleged evidence which they have obtained to use against you. The criminal defense team at the firm is highly aggressive in its defense of clients accused of sex crimes. Contact an attorney from the Knowles Law Firm for a free consultation before your case progresses further.
Contact a Scottsdale Sex Crime Attorney
from the Knowles Law Firm for an aggressive defense lawyer who will relentlessly defend your case.
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