If you are convicted of sexual assault, rape or a similar crime, you will not only face a lengthy state prison sentence, but also the stigma of being a convicted felon and registered sex offender. The penalties are severe.
Generally, if you are only convicted of a single offense, you will have to register for 20 years, and you may have the possibility of petitioning for relief from registration after 10 years, depending on the crime. Certain crimes, including sexually violent offenses or certain sexual offenses against children, require lifetime registration with the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB).
Sexual assault charges must be defended aggressively, but discreetly. The accusation or charge alone can sully your reputation and that of your family. A conviction will place severe restrictions on the following:
At Sweeney & Associates, LLC, our Quincy criminal defense lawyers understand the turmoil that is caused by being investigated and charged with a sexual offense. Our attorneys regularly defend people charged with sex offenses of all types in Greater Boston, and we have been doing so for more than 20 years. Contact us to get your questions answered.
We absolutely intend to fight the charges against you.
Every case is different, and while a plea agreement may be the best possible outcome in some cases, in other cases, a trial is the best route. We have had great success negotiating plea agreements that allow our clients to plead to a lesser offense, which also enables them to avoid having to register as a sex offender. A plea deal on a lesser offense might also allow you to seal your criminal record.
Please contact us online or call us at (617) 300-0212. We are responsive 24/7, and we regularly discuss and handle matters discreetly with family members who are seeking legal assistance on behalf of detained loved ones. Sweeney & Associates, LLC proudly serves Quincy, Canton, and the surrounding areas.
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