Sex crimes range from inappropriate touching of a minor to having consensual sex with a person who is underage to having forceful sex against a person's will. Sadly, many people who actually are raped don't report it, and many who were not raped use an accusation as a tool of revenge. Lying about rape can be a very effective tool to get even.
Sexual battery cases can be very hard for the State to prove. Accusations are easy to make. The cases are easy to bring, and sex crime charges can make an accused person's life a living hell. In fact, the State will often bring these cases with little or no evidence whatsoever.
At the law offices of Greg Smith and Steven Russell, Criminal Law Attorneys, our Salt Lake City sex crimes attorneys are experienced, accomplished and boast a strong track record of successful outcomes. We regularly advise other attorneys as well as sharing our insights with the public. Our opinions have been aired on Good Morning America and publicized in national newspapers such as USA Today.
Contact an Experienced Utah Sexual Battery Lawyer
Call or e-mail us at the law offices of Greg Smith and Steven Russell, Criminal Law Attorneys, to schedule a free consultation regarding any sex crime charges including the following:
- Statutory rape or unlawful sex with a minor
- Child pornography and other Internet sex crimes
- Object rape of a child or forcible sodomy upon a child or adult
- Forcible sexual abuse of a child or aggravated sexual abuse of a child
- Aggravated sexual assault
Beware of the Risks of Sex Without Consent
Warning: Never have sex with a drunk or intoxicated person! Why? Because after the intoxication wears off, they have forgotten that they consented to sex. Often, a man will have a one-night stand with a woman, and a few days later, he learns that he's being charged with rape. At this point, he should remain silent and call a Salt Lake City sex crimes attorney.
Hanging on to love letters, text messages and e-mails is a good idea. It is also a good idea to keep track of people who saw you together that night. Typically, a person gets accused of this type of crime after a one-night stand or a breakup.
Were You Charged With Stalking?
Your sexual assault charges may be accompanied by other charges and accusations related to the alleged incident, such as stalking, cyber-stalking, kidnapping, solicitation of a minor, violation of a protective order or unlawful imprisonment. Aggressive criminal defense work can very often result in reduction of the charges to the least incriminating — or dismissal of all charges. The sooner you contact a skilled lawyer, the more likely a favorable outcome is.
Discuss strategies of defense with an experienced, accomplished Salt Lake City sex crimes attorney if you have been accused or charged with any type of sex crime in Utah. E-mail us at the law offices of Greg Smith and Steven Russell, Criminal Law Attorneys, to schedule a free consultation with a lawyer.
