Criminal Sexual Conduct
A person accused of any type of criminal sexual conduct in Minnesota faces severe damage to their personal, professional and social life no matter what the outcome. The nature of sexual assault charges will always have an unwanted impact on your future. Unfortunately, any individual could claim they were sexually assaulted without providing substantial evidence. Our office has experienced sexual assault allegations being used maliciously, causing our clients to face severely damaging consequences.
If you are type of sexual misconduct charges, it is important that you hire a competent and aggressive criminal law attorney who will defend your legal rights and ensure that you are presumed innocent. Please call Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney John Scott now for a complimentary consultation.
What sexual misconduct crimes?
Minnesota sex crimes are most often defined with any nonconsensual sexual activity including touching, sexual intercourse, penetration, child molestation, attempted forced intercourse, and more. In cases where the victim was asleep or too intoxicated to give consent and also in instances where the person charged holds a position of authority or trust over the victim, sexual assault charges may be filed as well.
Criminal sexual conduct will fall into the following categories:
- Sexual assault
- Internet predatory acts
- Solicitation
- Molestation
- Rape
- Sexual acts with a minor
Consequences of a Sexual Assault Conviction
Prosecutors tend to aggressively prosecute sex crimes, and Judges are aware of society’s attitude about sex crimes as well. There is often media hype surrounding these types of cases, which has contributed to the serious penalties and punishments a defendant may face. The consequences of a sexual assault conviction can include:
- Prison
- Sex Offender registration
- Court Ordered Sex Offender education
- Probation/parole
- Loss of rights
- AIDS/STD testing
How We Can Help
If you have been accused of sexual assault, you need to act fast. Hiring a qualified and aggressive attorney is the best way to ensure your innocence, legal rights and interests are fully protected. Minnesota Criminal Defense Attorney John Scott can evaluate and research the circumstance surrounding your case, prepare and develop a strong defense, negotiate with prosecutors to reduce or dismiss your charges, and more.
Don’t risk your liberty or your future. Please call today for a free consultation.
|
