Sex Offenses

Boston Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

Merely being accused of a sex-crime is devastating. If convicted, you may be subject to a long prison sentence. You also face lifetime registration under the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry. Your picture and personal information would be placed on a police sex-offender web site, the result of which is that everyone in your neighborhood would know that you are a convicted sex offender.  In this way, a sex-crime conviction will follow you for the rest of your life.  It is not only important, it is vital that you consult an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as you learn you are under investigation for a sex crime.

There are three main defenses to sex-crimes charges.  The appropriate defense, of course, depends on the information that a client provides to his or her lawyer.  These defenses are as follows:

• The first defense would be to deny that any sexual assault occurred.  A lawyer would obviously have to create a reasonable doubt in the minds of the jurors as to the credibility of the alleged victim;
• The second defense would be to admit that a sexual assault occurred, but to deny that the defendant did it. Stranger rape or stranger sexual assaults often involve photo-array, show-up or lineup identifications, all of which an experienced criminal defense lawyer may successfully attack. A skillful defense attorney may also cast doubt upon the Commonwealth's DNA or other scientific or forensic evidence, since there may have been problems with the collection, preservation or handling of trace materials.
• The third defense is consent. An alleged victim may call an incident rape or sexual assault after the fact, when in reality it was a consensual sexual act at the time. To create reasonable doubt, you will need an attorney who is a skilled cross-examiner and persuasive oral advocate.

I handle the defense of all types of sex-crime charges, including rape, indecent assault, and battery (improper touching) on person over 14, or on a child under 14, solicitation, molestation, and indecent exposure.  I have represented many day-care workers who have been unfortunately falsely accused of the sexual or physical abuse of children. In most of these cases the charges are unfounded. Children are very impressionable and sometimes come up with outlandish stories, but that does not mean the allegations should be taken any less seriously by a defense attorney. I have been very successful in defusing these allegations without having any charges issue.

No matter what the charge, you will ultimately need an attorney who is prepared to aggressively defend you at trial -- an attorney who has the experience and skill necessary to put you in the best possible position for acquittal.  Rest assured that if you retain me, I will properly handle the sensitive nature of these allegations.  I will stand ready to defend you both inside and outside the courtroom.  Contact me to discuss your rights and options. 

Free Initial Consultation: Contact Boston sex crimes defense lawyer David Yannetti.