When you are faced with a felony sex charge, an attorney who has regularly advised and represented clients in sex offense matters can help explain your rights, your legal options and consequences. To learn more about legal services, contact our firm to schedule a consultation and case evaluation with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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If you have been charged with a sex offense in Pennsylvania, you can expect a tough fight from the prosecution and serious consequences for a conviction. At the Bucks County law offices of Attorney Niels C. Eriksen, we will be by your side every step of the way. Answering any and all questions you may have, we will help you do everything you can to build the best possible defense.
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If you are convicted of a sex offense in Pennsylvania, you will be subject to Megan's Law, which means mandatory sex offense registration. Regardless of the nature of your crime and your jail sentence, this will haunt you the rest of your life. You want to do everything you can to minimize its impact and reduce your sentence to a non-sex offense, if possible. Contact a lawyer today to find out what you can do.
With so much riding on the results of your sex offense case, make sure you know what you are up against and what you can do to fight the charges. With over a decade of experience protecting the accused facing federal and state sex offenses, we can answer any questions you have and we will make sure you explore all your options for the best possible defense. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and find out more.
Victimless Sex Offenses
A victimless crime, sometimes termed a consensual crime, a crime without victims or a complainantless crime is a "crime that is considered to have no direct victim, usually because only consenting adults are involved." Black's Law Dictionary. State laws regarding victimless sex offenses vary greatly, but state statutes typically address victimless sex offenses such as prostitution, pandering, solicitation, indecent exposure and illegal possession of pornography. The penalties for victimless sex offenses, such as solicitation of a minor or child pornography, are severe; often involving felony convictions, jail or prison time, sexual offender treatment programs and lifetime registration as a sexual offender. For other offenses such as indecent exposure, the penalties are generally less severe; they range from fines and community service to felony charges and incarceration. If you have been arrested for a victimless sex offense, contact Law Office of Niels C. Eriksen Jr., LLC in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, immediately to schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney who can clearly explain your rights and options.
Prostitution, Pandering, Solicitation
Prostitution, solicitation, pandering and pimping are either felonies or misdemeanors in most states. Prostitution is defined as a person receiving payment for sexual intercourse or other sexual acts. Pimping is defined as soliciting acts of prostitution or pandering on behalf of another. Although frequently a misdemeanor, it is typically a crime to hire a prostitute to perform sexual acts for payment.
A prostitution charge may be the result of a law enforcement sting operation, using police officer decoys to pose as prostitutes. In this instance, potential customers agreed to a price for a sexual act and are arrested. Some men caught in this situation have no prior record, want to keep the matter private and do not want to go to trial to avoid potentially adverse effects on their marriage, family and employment. If you have been caught in a prostitution sting operation, contact our firm to schedule a consultation with a lawyer to evaluate your interaction with undercover officers to determine your defense.
Indecent Exposure and Lewd Acts
Lewd acts, lascivious conduct and indecent exposure may be charged as a misdemeanor in most states. These crimes may also involve pornography, engaging in sexual acts in a public place or exposing the genitals in a public place.
Indecent exposure may be charged as a felony, which may require long-term registration as a sex offender or psychological treatment in some states. In these cases, a defense attorney, if contacted promptly, can interview all prosecution witnesses and other witnesses that may help in your defense. If your case cannot be defended, your lawyer may try to negotiate for psychological treatment instead of jail time.
Conclusion
Even victimless sex offenses carry the possibility of serious penalties and life-changing requirements, such as psychological treatment or registration requirements. If you are facing charges of any of these sex crimes, contact Law Office of Niels C. Eriksen Jr., LLC in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to schedule a consultation with a criminal defense attorney to discuss your legal rights and options.
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