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There is no such thing as a minor sex crime allegation in Monroeville. Any sexually motivated crime can land you in prison and tarnish your reputation. You have rights, including the right to challenge your accuser and assert a defense. Take advantage of these and other rights by contacting a Monroeville sex crimes lawyer from SMT Legal.
Missteps in addressing criminal allegations can impair your ability to defend yourself effectively. One of SMT Legal’s experienced lawyers can help you respond appropriately to these charges. You can successfully overcome sex crime allegations with the help of one of SMT Legal’s knowledgeable lawyers.
Pennsylvania’s criminal code lists numerous sexual offenses. In Monroeville, these can be prosecuted by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office or the Alleghany County District Attorney’s Office. Some of the crimes these agencies frequently prosecute include:
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Rape is one of the most serious sexual crimes in Pennsylvania. It involves sexual intercourse with a victim who does not or cannot consent to it because the victim:
If you are convicted of raping a child and the child suffers a serious bodily injury, you could face life in prison. Rape under other circumstances can result in 20 years or more in prison and thousands of dollars in fines.
Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse criminalizes oral or anal sex committed under circumstances similar to rape. It also includes penetration by a foreign object. Penalties can consist of a minimum of 20 years or more in prison and thousands of fines of $25,000 or more.
A person commits the crime of sexual assault when they have nonconsensual sex with another person. What distinguishes this offense from rape is the absence of any of the circumstances associated with rape. Sexual assault is still a serious crime, punishable by up to ten years in prison and $25,000 in fines.
Beyond the potential lengthy jail sentences and fines, a conviction for sex crimes like rape and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse will require you to register as a sex offender. Registration is a public record that neighbors and employers can see, which can affect your employment prospects and standing in the community.
It can be frightening to have sexual crimes filed against you, but it’s important not to rush into a resolution that does not serve your interests. Let SMT Legal review your case and help you decide on an appropriate path forward. By working swiftly but smartly, we can help you reach a suitable outcome in your case.
Sex crime charges can catch you by surprise. However, you must remain calm and think carefully about your next steps. It is easy to make a mistake that can compound your legal troubles. Avoid these mistakes at all costs:
You may be tempted to contact the victim, especially if you believe the sexual encounter you had with them was consensual. However, asking the victim to drop charges against you or explain yourself can be seen as an attempt to intimidate the victim. Contacting the victim can lead to additional criminal charges.
The Monroeville Police Department or investigating agency may invite you to speak with them, claiming they want to hear your side of the story. Resist the urge to do so without having an experienced Monroeville sex crimes defense lawyer present. Statements you make to the police can be twisted and later used against you.
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If this is your first time being arrested, you understandably want to get out of jail as quickly as possible. The prosecution may approach you about a plea deal that will get you out of jail if the prosecution knows you are eager to do so.
In exchange, however, they will want you to plead to a sex offense. Such a plea is sure to work against you and your interests.
There are too many evidentiary and legal issues at play in a sex crime case that can impact the outcome of your case. You need a defense attorney who has handled these complex matters in the past. Such an attorney is best equipped to address the many issues that can arise in your case.
SMT Legal has helped numerous clients in Monroeville and beyond who have been charged with a sexual offense. Let us help you with your case. Contact us right away.
You may have a viable defense to your sex crime charge. Your attorney from SMT Legal will review the facts of your situation and determine the best way to address the allegations against you. This work involves exploring potential defenses, such as:
Individuals over the age of 16 can consent to sexual conduct with any person. It is not uncommon for someone to consent to sex only to regret doing so later and attempt to claim the contact was non-consensual. Proving consent can be difficult, but a thorough investigation by your attorney can help reveal facts that support this defense.
An alibi is an assertion that you were somewhere else when the crime allegedly took place. Suppose other credible witnesses can corroborate your alibi. In that case, this defense can cast doubt onto the victim’s recollection of events and their veracity, leading to a favorable outcome for you.
The victim may have erroneously identified you as the crime’s perpetrator. Alternatively, the description given by the victim may have been so vague and non-specific that several different individuals could have fit the description.
A victim’s faulty memory, combined with an alibi or other exculpatory evidence, can be a successful defense in sex crime cases.
DNA evidence analysis has come a long way in the past few decades. This evidence’s usefulness in sex crime cases is evident in that it is a common practice to collect DNA samples from a victim who claims they were recently attacked. The absence of your DNA profile on a sample taken from the victim may be dispositive of your charges.
Each of these defenses must be raised in a specific manner and in compliance with applicable laws and procedures. You must do so to avoid the court refusing to allow you to present them. By retaining SMT Legal, you can trust your Monroeville sex crimes defense lawyer to raise these and other appropriate defenses at the proper time.
At SMT Legal, our attorneys are committed to helping you obtain a favorable outcome in your case and avoiding the consequences of a sex crime conviction.
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Time is of the essence. If you have been arrested for a sex crime or suspect you are the target of an investigation, contact SMT Legal right away. Your Monroeville sex crimes lawyer is ready to get to work resolving your case. Contact us for immediate assistance.
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