Seattle Sexual Assault Defense Lawyers
Charged with an "Adult" Sex Crime…
Most people associate the words "rape" or "sexual assault" with adult sex crime. In real terms, adult sex crime includes criminal offenses such as public indecency, indecent liberties and prostitution-related crimes as well as date rape, marital rape and various other forms of sexual misconduct. These are complicated cases that often involve circumstances and motivations that are challenging to prove. What all of them have in common is that a conviction for any one of them can lead to a lifetime of trouble.
This is What We Do
At Rhodes & Meryhew, we represent individuals in the Seattle area and from throughout the State of Washington who have been charged with committing an adult sex crime. Some of the cases we handle involve charges such as 1st degree rape or burglary-rape that in certain circumstances, can mean a life sentence. We have experience investigating these cases and trying them to a jury, with proven results.
We also handle "less serious" charges that carry minimal jail time but still have lifelong consequences such as sex offender registration and limitations on where you can live and who you can have contact with. There are no sex-related charges you can afford to take with anything less than the utmost seriousness.
We Advocate AND Counsel Our Clients
While everyone who is charged with a crime can use strong legal representation - what most people do not receive are the real answers and information they need to make informed decisions. We don't hide behind the law. Here, you and your attorney will have the chance to talk at length about the charges and about what can be done to resolve them in a way that works for you. As attorneys we also recognize that serving the clients' best interests may mean talking with family members and loved ones about what's happening and likely to happen in the future so that they understand and can be more supportive. We do this routinely whenever clients ask and have actually found it very useful in helping us to tell our clients' stories more effectively.
We believe that the more you know about the charges against you and the criminal justice system, the better you can defend yourself and assist your attorney. To assist you we have gathered information regarding the State and Federal laws that govern sex crimes and domestic violence offenses, the defenses to these crimes, evaluation and treatment resources and a whole lot more.
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Call 206-264-1590 for a free consultation or send us an e-mail with a brief description of your situation and concerns.
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