There are many different types of sex crimes in the State of Ohio. Rape, sexual assault, sexual battery, and child pornography possession are just a few of them.
You need to know this harsh reality: regardless of the sex crime charge, just being accused of one or more of those sex crime changes your life, forever. Sex crime charges carry a negative stigma, even if you are never convicted. If someone has accused you of a sex crime or you face any sex crime charges, you NEED to contact an experienced and tenacious Cincinnati criminal defense attorney.
Know that law enforcement, in this instance, is not on your side. Their job is to gather evidence to help the prosecutor convict you. They might even try to convince you to open up about the situation, falsely stating it will help your case. Falling for those misleading statements will only hurt your case. An attorney is the only non-biased professional you can trust in a sex crime case to keep a neutral perspective and support you when all authority figures are against you.
A conviction to a sex offense will result in years or life of registration as a sex offender. You will also be subject to restrictions on where you can live and the types of jobs you can do.
At Ernst & Associates, we’ve successfully represented people accused of sex crimes for decades. We understand that the ability to live your life is at stake. In the face of serious allegations against you, we fight every step of the way to get your criminal charges reduced or dismissed altogether. Before speaking with the police, we strongly recommend that you discuss your options with us. This full legal representation will help to ensure you are protecting your rights in the best way possible.
Take the first step and schedule a free and confidential consultation. Contact us today and speak with our legal team of experienced Cincinnati sex crime lawyers.
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IS SEXUAL BATTERY AS SERIOUS AS RAPE IN CINCINNATI?
All sex crimes are serious, including sexual abuse, sexual assault, child pornography possession, statutory rape, and other sex offenses. Some sex offenses, crimes, sexual contact, or sexual conduct, however, carry harsher penalties than others. While the most severe form of this crime is rape, charges of sexual battery are usually filed in the following circumstances:
- The alleged victim is a minor
- The offender is the victim’s parent or guardian
- The offender is a teacher, coach, or another school authority
- The alleged victim was tricked into believing the offender was their spouse
- The alleged victim was knowingly compelled to submit
- The alleged victim was drunk or otherwise impaired
The sentence for sexual offenses like sexual battery, while not as serious as rape, includes years in prison and can alter the rest of your life.
A sex offense conviction at any level will most likely result in time behind bars, and you will become a registered sex offender through the Ohio Sex Offender Registry. With sex crime cases, rely on the experience of Ernst & Associates to provide you with a defense strategy and hope for the future.
WHAT ARE RAPE CHARGES IN OHIO?
Rape typically involves forcing another person to engage in sexual intercourse, anal sex, or another sexual activity involving some form of penetration. Read more about what is considered rape.
Many rape cases include aggravating factors. These are typically violent acts that influence a person’s sentence.
Aggravating factors might include threatening to harm or kill the victim, forcefully restraining a victim or introducing other violent acts unlawful sexual conduct, the age of the victim, drugging a victim or engaging in sexual penetration with an unconscious victim, and using an authoritative position (such as a coach or teacher) to engage in non-consensual sex.
We work hard to challenge the narrative against you and fight on your behalf to get your sex crime charges reduced or dismissed. Acting quickly is critical to the legal process and building a solid defense. If you have been charged with rape, you should contact us immediately and speak with a criminal defense lawyer.
WHAT ARE GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION CHARGES?
Gross sexual imposition is using force, the threat of force, or alcohol or drugs to reduce the control or judgment of another person’s life as a means of engaging in a sexual act that does not include penetration. Many situations could prompt a sexual imposition accusation, and some people may not know their actions are wrong or could be considered a criminal offense.
Gross sexual imposition is a felony, and a conviction carries severe penalties, including a fine, time behind bars, and registering as a sex offender.
Gross sexual imposition can be complex and tough to prove for some of the reasons mentioned. You don’t want to be caught in a situation where you are accused and convicted of a sexual crime even though there’s no evidence or false evidence, or you are innocent and wrongly accused.
Contact our Cincinnati sex crime attorneys with Ernst & Associates, and book a free and confidential consultation to get the immediate legal support you need to beat your sex crime conviction.
IF I AM BEING ACCUSED OF SEX CRIME ALLEGATIONS, CAN A CINCINNATTI SEX CRIMES LAWYER HELP?
The law says that you are innocent until proven guilty, though, in the court of public opinion, people accused of sex crimes are often assumed guilty before any details of the alleged crime are known. Talking with a lawyer first is not an admission of guilt but a wise choice to protect your rights and reputation.
Depending on the sensitive nature of the sex crime, there are different legal defenses for gross sexual imposition, sexual assault, sexual battery, and rape, among others.
As the criminal justice system does not go easy on registered sex offenders or alleged or convicted sex offenders, our role in your sex crimes case is to use all possible avenues to reduce your sentence or push for dropped charges.
These could include considering the validity of false accusations, the evidence, the statute of limitations, the motivation of the accuser, and the lack of evidence or proof. Drawing from our years of experience with sex crime cases, we will use every angle possible to achieve successful results in your case.
If you have been charged with a sex crime, call our Cincinnati office today to schedule a free consultation. There is no obligation whatsoever – you’ll get the answers to your questions and what your chances of success are in your case. You can also fill out the contact form above.
