Sex crime cases are different from most other types of criminal defense and require specialized defense techniques and strategies. Such crimes are often "he said, she said" cases that depend largely on the testimony of the accuser or alleged victims. The judgment of these cases can be highly subjective, yet the penalties are severe and life-altering. In fact, the mere accusation of a sexual offense can result in substantial damage to your career, reputation, family life and personal relationships.

If you are facing a sexual charge, you must mount an aggressive and effective defense. You must ensure that your defense team is not subject to the influence of local politics. Your defense often depends on the quality of your attorney's pre-trial investigation. It is not uncommon to use utilize private investigators, psychologist, polygraph exams and other experts in sexual cases to prepare a defense.

Another critical component of your defense is courtroom skill. Although an effective pre-trial defense often results in a resolution without going to court, your defense team must be highly experienced in jury trials of cases like yours. The skills and reputation of your trial attorney will have a dramatic effect on the outcome of your case.

It takes a firm with the confidence and know-how to deal with Federal and State authorities when it comes to defending individuals against sexual criminal charges. For example, lack of sufficient evidence and factual innocence due to mistaken identity are powerful defense strategies that are possible only through early intervention (i.e., interviewing police, prosecutors, witnesses, etc.).

Whether or not you retain our services, you should retain qualified counsel immediately. Additionally, you should immediately exercise your right to remain silent, keep a diary of all significant events, the names of potential witnesses, and gather documentation of your good character (certifications, reference letters, employment history, etc.). This information will be important to your defense.