Sex Crime Defense in Salt Lake City
Utah lawyer fighting charges from prostitution to rape
The consequences of a sex crime conviction continue beyond the harsh legal penalties. You can have long-term employment problems and permanent restrictions on where you may live. Even without a conviction, the knowledge of your charges can damage your reputation and lead to feelings of shame and isolation. Salt Lake City attorney Harold Stone understands your concerns, and combines a compassionate confidentiality with a vigorous defense aimed at getting you fully acquitted of your charges.
Strong defense for your sex crime charges
The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III works hard to clear your name. If your innocence cannot be proven, there may be mitigating circumstances that can significantly reduce your charges. The firm helps you fight sex crime charges including:
- Rape and sodomy. A conviction for rape is serious, leading to several years of imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
- Statutory rape. In Utah, a 28-year-old can go to prison if convicted of having sex with a consenting 17-year-old. A boy under the age of 14 can be convicted for having sex with a girl his own age.
- Prostitution and solicitation. Sting operations are common, and you can be arrested just for loitering in the wrong place.
What to do when you are accused of a sex crime
Sex crime charges cause great anxiety. Regardless of the circumstances, there two basic rules to follow that will improve your situation:
- Do not discuss an alleged sex crime with your accuser. Your words may be misinterpreted as a confession.
- Do not explain yourself to police without speaking to a lawyer. If you are questioned by law enforcement regarding any sexual activity, contact Salt Lake City criminal lawyer Harold Stone immediately.
You can overcome your Utah sex crime charges
Do not submit to sex offender registration, jail or the stigma of a sex crime conviction without fighting for your rights. Get the help of an experienced Salt Lake City sex crime defense attorney. Call Harold Stone today at 1-801-913-7055, or contact the firm online to schedule your initial consultation.
