Sex Crimes

Commonly Charged Sex Crimes

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c. 272 s. 16 Open and Gross Lewdness

c. 272 s. 53(a) Indecent Exposure

c. 6 s. 178H(a)(1) Fail to Register as a Sex Offender

c. 265 s. 22(b) Rape

c. 265 s. 13H Indecent Assault and Battery on Person over 14 Years Old

c. 272 s. 29 Distribution of Obscene Matter

c. 265 s. 26 Kidnapping

c. 272 s. 8 Solicitation for Prostitution

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A sex crime conviction carries a variety of harsh consequences. In addition to serving criminal jail time, you could also face significant civil and personal penalties. The prospect of being forced to register as a sex offender can change the trajectory of your life. For some people, a sex crime conviction could lead to a loss of driver's or professional licensing, and might prevent you from continuing to work in your current field. A conviction may also bar you from finding new fields of work. Lastly, a sex crime charge could have a negative influence on your personal and romantic relationships.

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The most serious sex crimes will likely result in a significant jail sentence. Rape, for example, carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. In addition, the potential sex offender registration (SORB) penalties could result in lifetime community supervised parole. If you are forced to register as a sex offender, your name and reputation will be permanently tarnished on public forum. 

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It's critical that you hire a defense attorney with years of experience of handling trial witnesses.In order to attack the government's case against you, your attorney will need to be skilled in deconstructing each element of the accuser's story. As a former prosecutor who handled many sex crimes, 

Accusers can have an agenda for testifying, and there is always more to the initial story. Attorney Chin will fight to ensure that the jury and judge will hear the truth.