Maryland Sex Crimes Lawyer

Being accused of sexual assault or other sex offense can devastate your family, wreak havoc on your friendships, and destroy your good name. While accusers are often granted anonymity and protected by authorities, the accused is frequently subjected to embarrassment and mistreatment at the hands of investigators. While the rights of the alleged victim are protected, the rights of the accused are often trampled amid allegations of sexual assault.

Early intervention and counsel from a qualified Maryland sex crimes lawyer can help ensure your rights are maintained from the initial stages of an investigation. By quickly retaining a skilled sex crimes attorney in Maryland, you allow your lawyer to fully investigate the charge against you, preserving crucial evidence for your defense.

The Value of a Maryland Sex Crimes Lawyer

Maryland sex crime attorneys are well-qualified to handle the intricacies and complexities of a Maryland sex offense case. If you are questioned about your involvement in a sexual assault and/or battery, if you have been accused of sexual assault, or if you have been arrested, maintain your right to silence. Do not speak with police or investigators until you have spoken with your Maryland sex crimes lawyer. Call today for immediate, experienced defense from a team of sex offense attorneys.

Maryland Sex Offenses

Maryland sex offenses range from sexting or solicitation in which no sexual contact actually occurs to violent, first degree rape.

  • First Degree Sexual Offense – sexual act committed by means of force, threat of force, or use of weapon; rape committed against a child under 13 by an adult 18 or older.
  • Second Degree Sexual Offense – sexual acts committed by force or threat of force; statutory rape against someone not legally able to consent (by age or mental incapacity, for example)
  • Third Degree Sexual Offense – non-consensual sexual contact accompanied by an aggravating factor such as kidnapping or threat of injury.
  • Fourth Degree Sexual Offense – unwanted, non-consensual sexual contact.
  • Solicitation of a Minor
  • Human
  • Federal Sex Offenses

Penalties for Maryland Sex Crimes

The associated legal penalties vary in severity according to the crime. While a fourth degree sex offense is punishable by a maximum of one year in jail, a first degree sex offense is punished by a maximum sentence of life in prison. Because these maximum sentences include one year, 10 years, 20 years, and life, depending on the offense, negotiating a plea to a lesser charge can be a powerful defense strategy, shaving years off of the possible prison sentence. Sometimes, however, it is better not to plead guilty to any charge, instead fighting aggressively to defend your innocence.

Other Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

A sexual assault conviction carries a lifetime of consequences, from lengthy prison sentences to mandatory sex offender registration. While the legal penalties of a sexual assault conviction continue for decades, the personal ramifications may follow you the rest of your life: a permanent record of a felony conviction which can hinder housing and employment, loss of custody of your children, the destruction of personal relationships.

Registering as a Sex Offender

If a person is convicted of first, second or third tier sex offense crime, they may qualify for the Maryland sex offender registry. It is throughout the entirety of Maryland and does not differentiate from county to county. Depending on the nature of the offense, a person could potentially spend significant time on the registry. These decisions are made by the state in which the crime was committed. A person could be on the registry for 15, 25, or a lifetime.

Being on a sex offender registry could have a significant negative impact on a person’s life. This could affect possible employment opportunities and could even disqualify someone’s living conditions. For example, there are some instances in which someone must keep a certain distance from a school due to their being as a sex offender.

Contact a Maryland Sex Offense Lawyer

A sex crimes lawyer in Maryland will have experience handling serious and sensitive cases in Maryland courts, ranging from felonies to misdemeanors. An attorney can tell your side of the story to the court while fighting to protect your rights, record, and reputation. Call to schedule a free consultation with an attorney.

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