Linthicum Heights Sex Crime Defense Lawyers

Experienced Attorneys for Rape, Sexual Assault, and Other Sex Crimes in Linthicum Heights, MD

Being accused of a sex crime can come as a tremendous shock. These allegations are often exaggerated or false, but they can still profoundly affect your and your family's lives. A conviction could lead to severe consequences that are likely to follow you for the rest of your life. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to aggressively defend your rights and work tirelessly to achieve the best possible resolution to this situation.

When your future and liberty are at stake, you need to choose the attorney who can give you the best chance of beating your charges. At Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, we have 50+ years of combined experience, and we have won multiple sex crime cases. During our years of defending clients against criminal charges, we have gained invaluable knowledge of the law and the legal procedures followed in criminal cases, which we will use to develop customized defense strategies suited to your circumstances. In Maryland criminal matters, experience matters.

The Broad Range of Linthicum Heights, Maryland Sex Crimes Charges

Any crime with a sexual component is considered a sex crime. Most involve some type of sexual behavior that went against at least one party's wishes. Threats of force, actually using force, or other coercive actions may be additional factors that determine the severity of the charges against you and whether they are classified as misdemeanors or felonies. These crimes include:

• Rape
• Sexual assault
• Statutory rape
• Internet-based sex crimes
• Child pornography
• Child sexual abuse
• Incest
• Sexual abuse by authority figures
• Prostitution and solicitation
• Lewd conduct or indecent exposure
• Sexual exploitation and harassment

The potential jail time for a sex crime conviction depends on the exact circumstances of the alleged offense, and it can range from less than one year to life in prison without the chance of parole. Factors that go into determining the charges and the potential sentence include the ages of the people involved, whether an alleged victim was a child or was unable to give consent, whether force or a weapon was supposedly used, and whether the accused's history includes similar behaviors.

Understanding Your Legal Options After a Maryland Sex Crime Charge

You may discover you are being investigated in relation to a sex crime, or you may have been charged with multiple offenses. The first thing you should do is invoke your right to remain silent, and the second is to contact your lawyer. Why? Anything you say can be used against you, even if you do not realize you are incriminating yourself. As soon as you request your attorney, we can give you real-time advice during questioning or interrogations. We will immediately begin looking for ways to poke holes in the charges against you.

Many people do not understand the implications involved in legal matters, and they may make errors in judgment that can cost them their freedom. One of your lawyer's responsibilities is to explain your charges, the potential consequences, your legal options, and our recommendations. During our discussions, you can always ask for clarification if you do not fully understand the information we are discussing. Only when you thoroughly understand can you make informed decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sex Crime Charges

Contact Our Linthicum Heights, MD Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys

Any lawyer could handle your defense, but there is no substitute for experience. You can trust Henley & Henley, Attorneys at Law, to provide comprehensive legal guidance and representation focused on producing a favorable outcome to a case involving sex crime charges. Contact us online or call 410-280-0530 now to schedule your free case review.