Sex Crime Lawyer in St. Louis
Criminal Defense for Sex Offenses
Nowhere are the services of a hard-hitting
St. Louis criminal defense attorney more necessary than when you have been accused of any type of sex crime.
Attorney Brent Labovitz had worked solely on
criminal defense case s since graduating law school and worked as lead counsel in hundreds
of criminal cases for the Missouri Public Defender's Office. His experience
on all sides of the criminal justice system can be used to your advantage
if you are being prosecuted for a sex offense. He is able to negotiate
with prosecutors for improved plea bargains or utilize his knowledge if
your case must proceed to trial.
Sex crimes such as
rape, sexual assault, child molestation, indecent exposure, possession of child
pornography, endangering the welfare of a child,
internet sex offenses, prostitution and others carry stiff penalties. In addition
to large fines, probation and incarceration, you may suffer mandatory
lifetime registration as a sex offender. Registration gives the public
access to your records which can affect your ability to obtain housing
and take advantage of certain educational and employment opportunities.
Just as important, it can have a devastating effect on relationships and
association with family and friends.
Defense Against Sex Crime Charges
Being accused of a sex crime does not deny you the same basic rights that
other citizens enjoy. It will take an effective defense, however, to secure
and protect those rights. With specific sex crimes, you will be charged
with a Class A or B felony, with terms in prison for many years, up to
life in prison. In limited cases, a life sentence can be given without
the possibility of parole, probation or conditional release. Your defense
begins with a thorough examination of all police reports, witness statements, search
warrants and other pertinent information that lead to your arrest and charges.
At times, evidence against you can be suppressed if the firm can show
that search and seizure in your case was illegally done. Where possible,
the firm strives to cast significant doubt as to your guilt and the reliability
of the evidence against you.
Contact a St. Louis sex crime lawyer
if you face sex crime charges and need aggressive legal representation.