Definition

Sexual assault involves any unwanted sexual contact or activity without consent. This includes touching, kissing, or any sexual activity where consent is not freely given or cannot be given due to age, intoxication, or other factors.

Penalties & Consequences

• Maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment

• Aggravated sexual assault: life imprisonment

• Mandatory registration on sex offender registry

• Lifetime criminal record

• Impact on employment and relationships

Our Defense Strategies

• Challenge the credibility of complainants

• Cross-examine inconsistencies in testimony

• Present evidence of consent

• Challenge forensic evidence

• Argue mistaken identity

Why Experience Matters

Sexual assault cases are highly complex and emotionally charged. Our team has extensive experience in handling these sensitive cases and understands the legal strategies needed to mount an effective defense.

What is Voyeurism?

Voyeurism involves observing or recording a person in circumstances where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy, for a sexual purpose. This includes recording intimate activities without consent.

Common Scenarios

• Recording intimate activities

• Observing people in private settings

• Using hidden cameras

• Sharing intimate images without consent

Defense Strategies

• Challenge the sexual purpose element

• Question reasonable expectation of privacy

• Argue legitimate purpose

• Challenge the admissibility of evidence

• Question the credibility of allegations

Legal Consequences

• Maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment

• Criminal record

• Registration on sex offender registry

• Impact on employment and relationships

Definition

An indecent act involves engaging in sexual activity in a public place or in a place where the public can see, knowing that the public can see. This includes public nudity, sexual activity, or other indecent behavior.

Common Defenses

• Challenge the public nature of the location

• Argue lack of knowledge of public visibility

• Question the indecent nature of the act

• Challenge the credibility of witnesses

• Argue reasonable expectation of privacy

Penalties

• Maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment

• Criminal record

• Potential registration on sex offender registry

• Impact on employment and reputation

Our Approach

We carefully analyze the circumstances of each case, challenge the evidence, and explore all possible defenses to protect our clients' rights and reputation.

Serious Offense

Sexual interference involves touching, directly or indirectly, for a sexual purpose, any part of the body of a person under the age of 16. This is a very serious offense with severe penalties.

Penalties

• Maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment

• Mandatory minimum sentences

• Registration on sex offender registry

• Lifetime criminal record

• Impact on employment and relationships

Defense Strategies

• Challenge the age of the complainant

• Question the sexual nature of the contact

• Challenge the credibility of allegations

• Present evidence of mistaken identity

• Argue lack of intent

Experienced Representation

These cases require the most experienced defense representation due to their serious nature and severe consequences. Our team has successfully defended clients facing these charges.

Definition

Sexual exploitation involves using a position of trust, authority, or dependency to engage in sexual activity with a person under 18. This includes teachers, coaches, religious leaders, and others in positions of authority.

Common Scenarios

• Teacher-student relationships

• Coach-athlete relationships

• Religious leader-congregant relationships

• Counselor-client relationships

Defense Approaches

• Challenge the position of trust or authority

• Question the age of the complainant

• Challenge the credibility of allegations

• Present evidence of consent

• Argue mistaken identity

Consequences

• Maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment

• Registration on sex offender registry

• Loss of professional licenses

• Lifetime criminal record

Modern Offense

This offense involves knowingly publishing, distributing, transmitting, selling, or making available an intimate image of a person without their consent. This includes revenge porn and non-consensual sharing of intimate images.

Defense Strategies

• Challenge the intimate nature of the image

• Question the lack of consent

• Argue legitimate purpose

• Challenge the identity of the distributor

• Question the admissibility of evidence

Penalties

• Maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment

• Criminal record

• Civil liability for damages

• Impact on employment and relationships

Our Expertise

We understand the complex legal and technological issues involved in these cases and can provide effective defense representation for clients facing these charges.