When you are accused of a sex crime, everything from your reputation to your freedom is at risk. There are a variety of types of sex crimes and many associated penalties, not the least of which is the requirement that the perpetrator register as a sex offender. When you have a strategic defense on your side, you have the potential to save yourself from these consequences.
The Auburn sex crime defense lawyers of The Maine Criminal Defense Group have the experience and tenacity to defend you against accusations of criminal sexual activity, including, but not limited to:
- rape,
- assault of a minor,
- and creating or distributing child pornography.
We offer confidential consultations to get to know you and your set of circumstances and develop strategic defenses on your behalf. Reach out to request a consultation and let us help you get your life back on track.
Call 207-571-8146 or contact us online to schedule a consult with one of our highly skilled criminal defense & OUI lawyers, serving Southern Maine, today.
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Should I Represent Myself for a Sex Crime Charge in Maine?
How Our Auburn Sex Crime Defense Lawyers Can Help You
With over 85 years of combined experience, The Maine Criminal Defense Group has the skill to advocate for you against sex crime charges. We want to defend you against accusations that have the potential to ruin the rest of your life and put your rights at risk.
As a team, we have extensive trial experience, so we are ready to go to court and fight for you to have your charges reduced or dismissed altogether. Our team is accessible and responsive, so you can count on quick, communicative service. Since we are a highly modern office, you can also count on forward-thinking, technologically savvy procedures and solutions.
We care about your future and life goals and want to give you the opportunity to get your life back on track, which is why we advocate for you fiercely and strategically.
What You Need to Know About Sex Crimes in Maine
There are many different forms sex crimes can take. The Maine Criminal Defense Group can help you defend against whatever you’ve been charged with, including:
- Gross sexual assault: Performing an unwanted sexual act upon someone either through physical force or some other form of coercion.
- Rape: Forcing sexual intercourse upon someone through physical force or some other form of coercion.
- Statutory rape: Forcing sexual intercourse upon an underage person or having sexual contact with an underage person regardless of their consent.
- Child molestation: Performing a sexual act upon an underage person or exposing yourself inappropriately to an underage person.
- Possession and distribution of child pornography: Child pornography (also called CSAM–child sexual abuse materials) is any sexually explicit images of minors.
- Indecent exposure: Exposing yourself inappropriately to a nonconsenting party.
- Unlawful sexual contact or touching: Any sexual contact with a nonconsenting party.
Though these are the most common types of sexual offenses, they are not the only types that our Auburn sex crime defense lawyers represent!
Your specific offense will determine whether or not you face misdemeanor or felony charges, which will also impact the penalties you will face. Depending on your circumstances, you could potentially be subject to penalties such as:
- Prison sentences that can last decades
- Substantial fines up to $50,000
- Lifetime sex offender registration
- Probation
- Community service
In addition to these legal consequences, you are also likely to experience damage to your reputation among friends and family. Additionally, since your records will be accessible to anyone who does a background check on you, you can lose opportunities for housing, jobs, and education.
Are Sex Crime Misdemeanors or Felonies in Maine? (Video)
If convicted of these sexual offenses, serious penalties are likely to ensue. Depending on the type of sex crime, penalties may vary, but one may expect to face jail time and required registration in a sex offender database.
Call 207-571-8146 or contact us online to schedule a consult with one of our highly skilled criminal defense & OUI lawyers, serving Southern Maine, today.
Penalties for a Sex Crime Conviction in Maine
There are many factors that may contribute to the type of penalties that are waged against a defendant.
If drugs or alcohol were used to impair the other person’s ability to object, if verbal or physical threats were waged against them, if they were unconscious during any sexual act, or if they have not yet reached the age of consent, different classifications of crime, and the resulting penalties, will be decided.
In Maine, the penalties for sex crime convictions vary significantly based on the specifics of the case. Serious sex crime convictions can lead to severe penalties including lengthy prison sentences, substantial fines, probation, and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
Sex offender registration & duration can vary from 10 years to a lifetime, imposing restrictions that may impact housing, employment, and social relationships.
For less severe sex crimes, such as indecent exposure, consequences might include community service, probation, and mandatory counseling. Sex crimes in Maine can vary from Class E misdemeanors, carrying penalties such as up to 6 months in jail, to Class A felonies for gross sexual assault, which can potentially result in up to 30 years in prison and fines up to $50,000.
Due to the extreme variation in penalties arising from a sex crime allegation, it is important to secure and highly tenacious criminal defense lawyer at The Maine Criminal Defense Group to help you protect your rights and secure your freedom.
The Maine Criminal Defense Group Fights Back Against Sex Crime Charges
Don’t let yourself be convicted without putting up the best possible fight. If you are ready to get the legal counsel you deserve with the skilled help of The Maine Criminal Defense Group, you can reach out to request a consultation where we will get to know you and the specifics of your case so we can build the strongest defense.
Call 207-571-8146 or contact us online to schedule a consult with one of our highly skilled criminal defense & OUI lawyers, serving Southern Maine, today.
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