Seattle Washington Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys
What to Expect After Being Charged With a Sex Offense
Guilty in the eyes of everyone you come in contact with — that's what even the completely unfounded allegation of a sex offense such as rape, or possession of child porn, or child abuse can make you feel like.
The ugly truth is that "word" of an arrest or allegation gets around fast. It's also true that the vast majority of people — your family, friends, neighbors, acquaintances and business associates included — will look at you differently and will treat you differently because of it.
The simple truth is this: Whether you are innocent or guilty, strong advocacy and knowledgeable advice are two things you cannot afford to do without. Contact us.
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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Seattle Sex Crimes Defense
At Rhodes & Meryhew, our lawyers represent people from throughout the State of Washington who have been charged with crimes ranging from child sex abuse and the Internet solicitation of minors, to sexual assault and failing to register as a sex offender. What all sex offense charges have in common with one another is the severity of their consequences. These include:
- Lengthy prison terms — Washington's sentencing guidelines for sex-related crimes are harsh. Many sex offense crimes make you eligible for a life sentence. Judges do not like to be seen as soft on crime and prosecutors will spare no effort trying to convict you.
- Infamy and shame — Sex offender registration is mandatory for anyone convicted of a sex crime. You will not only have to register with local authorities wherever you go but can also expect to have your photograph and information about your conviction published, either in print or online, wherever you happen to live.
- Limited Options for Life — Where you live, the kinds of jobs you can have, and other freedoms normally taken for granted can all be severely limited as a condition of your release. If not, prospective lenders, landlords and employers are likely to limit them for you anyway.
Also see:
- Sex Crimes Information Center
- Allegations of Child Sex Abuse
- Adult Sex Crimes
- Juvenile Sex Crimes
- Child Pornography Charges
- Internet Stalking/Solicitation
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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