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Been Charged With A Sex Crime? 4 Tips To Help With Your Defense
Alexis Garcia
If you've been charged with a sex crime, you need to take the matter seriously. Being convicted of a sex crime can ruin your entire life; even if you avoid jail time. Depending on the charges and the terms of a conviction, you may be required to register as a sex offender, which may prevent you from obtaining employment and housing. If you've been charged with a sex crime, here are four tips you'll need to follow as you await trial. These tips can help ensure that you get a fair trial.
Refrain From Media Exposure
You may see your case being played out in the media. You may even see your accuser speaking out to the media. During this time, it's possible that the media will reach out to you for a comment. This may seem like a good way to get your side of the story out to people, but it can actually cause considerable harm to your case. That's because the prosecuting attorney can use anything you say to the media against you. Not only that, but the media may choose to twist your words out of context, which can be detrimental to you and to your case. To protect your right to a fair trial, refrain from media exposure while your case is proceeding through the court system.
Avoid All Contact With Your Accuser
If you've been wrongly accused of a sex crime, you may think that reaching out to your accuser is a good idea. However, that's the last thing you want to do. Reaching out to your accuser could be seen as an attempt to harass the victim. Not only that, but if they've taken out a protective order against you, any attempt at contact could be a reason to put you back into police custody. To avoid additional legal trouble, avoid all contact with your accuser.
Document Your Own Evidence
If you've been charged with a sex crime, use this time to document your own evidence. The prosecution will be gathering as much evidence as they can in an attempt to prove your guilt, which means you need to gather what you can to prove your innocence. If you have receipts, photographs, or other evidence to prove that you couldn't have committed the crime, you'll need to gather those items as quickly as possible.
Hire the Right Attorney for Your Case
Finally, you need to hire an attorney immediately. However, be sure to hire one that has experience defending against sex crimes. Choosing the right attorney will ensure your access to a strong defense. Contact a sex crimes attorney to learn more.
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