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Criminal Defense For Ohio Sex Offenses: Protecting Your Rights And Reputation

Any allegation of a sex crime in Ohio can have a severe impact on your reputation and future. A conviction for a sex offense could be life-altering, affecting both your personal and professional life. Securing a knowledgeable sex offense attorney promptly is crucial to protecting your future.

Our criminal defense lawyers in Mentor are committed advocates who fight diligently for our clients in Lake County and the surrounding Ohio communities. They have successfully handled sex offense cases with discretion and sensitivity, providing clients with strong defense strategies.

Understanding Sex Crimes In Ohio

At Carrabine & Reardon Co., LPA, our sex offense defense attorneys represent clients accused of various sex crimes. Common sex crimes in Ohio include:

  • Sexual assault: Nonconsensual sexual contact or behavior is charged as sexual assault.
  • Indecent exposure: Intentionally exposing oneself in public to offend or alarm others is charged as indecent exposure.
  • Statutory rape: Engaging in sexual activity with someone below the legal age of consent is statutory rape.
  • Possession of child pornography: Having or distributing explicit materials involving minors can lead to possession of child pornography charges.

Penalties for a conviction of a sex offense can be severe, including imprisonment and fines. In addition, some sexual crimes require mandatory registration as a sex offender. Having to register as a sex offender can have long-lasting consequences on your personal and professional life.

What Is The Sex Offender Registry?

The sex offender registry is a public database that tracks individuals convicted of sex crimes. If you are required to register, you must regularly update your information, including your address and employment. Being on the registry can impact various aspects of your personal life and future. For example, you might be limited as to where you can live. Your employment opportunities might also be restricted. In addition, you might be subjected to public scrutiny and stigma.

What Are Your Constitutional Rights If You’ve Been Charged With A Sex Crime?

If you have been charged with a sex crime, you have constitutional rights that protect you throughout the legal process. These include:

  • The right to remain silent: You do not have to answer any law enforcement officer or investigator without your attorney present to represent you.
  • The right to legal representation: In addition, you have the right to an attorney to help you navigate the charges.
  • The right to a fair trial: You are also entitled to a trial where you are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
  • The right to confront witnesses: Also, you can cross-examine those who testify against you.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can challenge the evidence against you and question the reliability of any witnesses testifying against you to protect your constitutional rights. Our sex offense attorneys at Carrabine & Reardon Co., LPA, have extensive experience defending clients accused of sex offenses with sensitivity and discretion.

Schedule A Free Consultation With A Mentor Sex Offense Attorney

If you need a sex crimes attorney, Carrabine & Reardon Co., LPA, offers confidential and free initial consultations. Call us at 440-299-6131 or send us a message through our website to schedule your free appointment. We look forward to answering your questions and telling you more about how we can help defend you from the allegations you are facing.