If you are arrested and charged with a sex crime in Phoenix, you may feel like you already are in an unwinnable situation. After all, the social stigma accompanying these horrendous allegations is both terrifying and humiliating. You can end up completely alienated from those closest to you, and in many cases lose your job and the ability to provide for yourself before any factual evidence is brought to light either condemning or exonerating you.
What is more, sex crimes in Phoenix can carry extraneous in-custody security risks, and the overwhelming potential to unjustly ruin your reputation for the rest of your life. This is why you should never attempt to navigate through such tumultuous waters alone. If you are accused of a sex crime in Phoenix, immediately consult a competent, aggressive defense attorney who will fight diligently to ensure your legal rights are upheld.
What Offenses are Sex Crimes?
In Phoenix, some of the most common sex crimes are:
To learn more about the definitions and penalties of each of these sexual crimes, please visit their respective pages. You can also visit the A.R.S. 13-401 Sex Crimes in Phoenix definition page to learn more about how our state statutes define the various sexual crimes.
What do Sex Crimes Cases in Phoenix Entail?
Many sex crime cases in Phoenix rely on the presence of DNA or bodily enzymes, as well as whether or not victim and witness interviews were in compliance with accepted practices in the field. Sex crimes cases in Phoenix also take into account:
- Witness Testimony
- Victim Statements
- Prior Criminal History
A reputable attorney will build a defense against the charges, which includes scouring documents, interviewing key witnesses, and having experts assess the chemical evidence being used against you before it makes its way into court.
What does the Prosecution Need to Prove?
In order to be found guilty of a sexual crime in Phoenix, the evidence against you has to show that:
- Your constitutional rights were not violated in any way
- You engaged in a non-consensual sexual act with another adult (if applicable)
- You engaged in any kind of sexual act with a minor (if applicable)
- Your identity was not mistaken with someone else
- You are not being extorted or slandered by your accuser
If the prosecution is able to prove its case against you, you will be found guilty of a crime that can include a very lengthy prison sentence and extremely hefty fines felony. If aggravated circumstances are present, you can be looking at an even harsher sentence.
- For example, if you are found guilty of sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 15, the minimum term is 13 years in prison. The presumptive term is 20 years in prison, and if aggravated circumstances are present, then you can face up to 27 years behind bars.
In many cases, if you are found guilty of a sexual crime in Phoenix, you will also be ordered to register as a sex offender, which can severely impact your personal and professional lives after you are released
Trust Phoenix Criminal Attorney With Your Sex Crime Defense in Phoenix
If you find yourself charged with any type of sexual crime in Phoenix, it is essential to consult a reputable attorney with proven experience defending sexual crimes cases of all severities. We will not stop fighting for your rights, by making sure that every possible legal option and defense strategy is available to you. If you are facing any kind of sexual crime offense in Phoenix, contact us today for a private, no obligation consultation at 602-551-8092.
