Sex Offenses
Sex Offenses Defense Lawyer
Defending People Facing Sex Offense Charges in Hawaii
Types of Sex Offense Crimes
Sex crimes refer to unlawful criminal acts that are sexual in nature. If you have been accused of a committing a sex crime, it’s imperative that you speak with an experienced Maui sex offense defense lawyer as soon as possible. Sex crime allegations are very serious charges that will lead to lengthy investigations, intense prosecution, and rigorous questioning. The prosecution is going to come after you very aggressively, and will seek the harshest penalties permissible under law.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is an assault of a sexual nature on another person, or any sexual act committed without consent. It can also be any involuntary sexual act in which a person is threatened, coerced, or forced to engage against their will, or any sexual touching of a person who has not consented.
Rape
Rape is usually defined as sexual penetration without consent usually through the use of force or threat of harm. As with many things, it is easier to prevent a charge from being filed through providing investigators or prosecutors with key information beforehand than to disprove a charge of rape in court.
Child Sexual Abuse
Child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse in which an adult or older adolescent uses a child for sexual stimulation. Some of the forms of child-related sexual abuse include asking or pressuring a child to engage in sexual activities (regardless of the outcome), indecent exposure of the genitals to a child, displaying pornography to a child, actual sexual contact against a child, or viewing of the child’s genitalia for the purpose of sexual gratification.
The electronic enticement of a child involves the use of a computer to intentionally communicate with a minor under 18 years of age to promote/commit a felony and usually involves the traveling to meet with minor. Often for criminal sexual assualt purposes, but can be other felonies. The electronic enticement of a child 1st degree is a class B felony with up to ten years of prison time. The 2nd degree Class C felony carries up to five years in prison.
Other:
There are numderous other sex crimes that someone could be charge and convicted with in the state of Hawaii. Some of these include:
- Prostitution
- Soliciting a prostitute
- Internet Pornography
- Electronic Enticement of A Child
- Indecent Exposure
- Public Indecency
Aggressive Dedicated Defense for You
It is well understood that an accusation alone can adversely affect an individual’s personal life and professional career. Maui criminal defense attorney Cary Virtue will work diligently and aggressively to protect your legal rights and fight for your freedom. Building a defense case against sexual offense charges requires a great deal work which includes investigation, interviewing witnesses or potential witnesses, determining any ulterior motives, examining the police investigation for errors, misinformation and conflicting information, examining a multitude of other evidence then using all this information to build the best possible case in your defense.
Arrested? Accused Of A Crime?
If you or someone you know needs a tough, aggressive, experienced lawyer, contact Maui criminal defense attorney Cary Virtue right away for your free and confidential initial consultation.