Sex Offense Topics

• What is Rape?
  
• What is Statutory Rape?
  
• What defines Indecent Exposure?
  
• What defines Indecent Liberties with a Minor-Children?
  
• What is the Sex Offender List?
  
• Will I be placed on the Sex Offender List?
  
• How long will I be placed on the List?
  
• What is the Sex Offender and Public Protection Program?
  
• What is the Sexually Violent Predator Registration Program?
  
• Will my Son or Daughter be required to Register?
  
• How do I get off the List?

Being charged with a Sex Offense is a terrifying experience that people from all walks of life may deal with. If you are convicted of a criminal sex offense, you may be placed on a Sex Offender Registry-List that will enable anyone from your next door neighbor to people from around the world to identify your profile by the click of a mouse. Upon conviction, you will be branded, restrictions upon where you may live will be put into place, and everyone within your community will know of your criminal record. Whether it's rape or indecent exposure, a conviction of a sex crime will undoubtedly tarnish your life forever.

It is extremely important that when you hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer to defend a sex offense, he be well versed in the law and understands the complexities of dealing with not only the criminal justice system but also the Department of Social Services.

Sex Offenses are one of the most complicated criminal charges to defend. A Criminal Defense Attorney must be ready to defend a client by dealing with multiple defendants, underage plaintiffs, DNA, the Department of Social Services, Social Workers, Specialized Detectives, the FBI, and now the Internet.

If you, your child, or a loved one has been charged with a sex offense, there is no time to waste. Not only is your entire life on the line, so is your family's. You will likely be dealing with a vertical unit of the District Attorney's office that specializes in the prosecution of sex related offenses. Get the representation you deserve. Contact the Law Offices of David P. Sheehan today to speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney.