Sex offense defense lawyer

People charged with sexual assault or child sex offenses face hostile prosecutors and harsh public opinion.  Most people, even some criminal defense attorneys, are only too willing to believe the worst about those accused of sex offenses.  Our firm knows that not all people accused of sex offenses are in fact guilty of the charges.  We believe that those facing such grave charges deserve the best possible defense and representation. 

            At Lawrence Lewis, P.C. we recognize that a conviction for a sex crime will almost certainly result in prison time, lifetime registration as a sex offender, and a permanently destroyed reputation.  In 2006, sex offender laws were overhauled in Georgia, and four (4) sexual offenses were modified to require a mandatory minimum life in prison, which means thirty years in prison before the convicted person is considered for parole.  These include:

(1)   Rape (O.C.G.A. § 16-6-1), which is defined as any penetration of the female sex organ by the male sex organ, forcibly and against the female’s will;

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If you have been charged with a sex offense and you would like to speak with a qualified criminal defense attorney, call an experienced sex offense defense lawyer or attorney at Lawrence Lewis, P.C. today at (678) 407-9300.

Lawrence Lewis - Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

Question: In 2007 I was accused of sexual battery by an adult girl. The investigator on the case wanted me to come "talk" to him. I asked if I was under arrest, he said no. So I didn`t speak to him. Now, in 2011, the came out to my house and arrested me, with a warrant. The obtained a search warrant for my DNA and swabbed my cheeks. What I am not understanding, is why this is taking so long to now come to a head. I have gotten tickets and other dealings with the police since 2007 and this warrant was never brought up, which makes me wonder when the warrant was issued, if it was issued any time in 2007 or 2008, why was I not picked up then? Do I have any "defense" in the statute of limitations or speedy trial type avenues? I have not been "in hiding" and have lived in the state continuously as well.

Answer: True, you were not in hiding, but you were also NOT trying to "talk" to the investigator. So, it took the amount of time it needed to take without your cooperation. I suspect that you are not charged with sexual battery, but aggravated sexual battery, because they took your DNA. The statute of limitation on aggravated sexual battery is seven years. So, that is NOT an issue. As to speedy trial demands, you arenot entitled to a speedy trial demand until you are arrested. You just got arrested, so that is NOT an issue either. I`m curious are you really complaining about how long things took, when you did NOT cooperate. Not that you have to cooperate. But are you rellay complaining

Answered By Lawrence Lewis - Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer