Jacksonville Sex Crime Attorney

Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida

Our Jacksonville Sex Crime Defense Lawyers understand just how grave an accusation or charge involving a sexual offense can be. Social ostracism is just one of the many side effects of a sex crime accusation or conviction. The criminal penalties associated with a sex crime conviction may include: lifetime sex offender registration, imprisonment in state prison or county jail, probation, fines, community service and more.

At Ellerin Hutchinson, we handle many types of sex crime cases throughout Northeast Florida (including Clay, Baker, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Alachua Counties), such as:

Rape
Statutory Rape
Date Rape
Spousal Rape ( Domestic Violence)
Sexual Conduct Involving a Minor
Luring a Minor
Lewd & Lascivious Conduct
Child Pornography
Child Molestation
Sexual Assault
Sexual Battery
Indecent Exposure
Prostitution
Exploitation
Failure to Register (Sex Offender Registration)

Why an Attorney?

Why should one work with a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney when facing sex crime accusations or charges?

Even when no charges have been formally filed, it is important to consult a lawyer just the same. A lawyer will be able to give a professional evaluation of the accusation and determine whether legal representation is even necessary. If it is, the lawyer will be able to begin taking preventative measures to help ensure that charges are not filed, that media and public attention is kept at a minimum and that the accused individual’s rights are protected.

Without the help of a skilled attorney, a sex crime accusation can quickly become a public affair, the accused individual’s rights can be violated, and the individual may even unintentionally incriminate him or herself. Our Jacksonville Sex Crime Attorneys aggressively defend clients’ rights in order to help them avoid conviction or the other negative effects of a sex crime accusation. Their compassion and respect for their clients in this sensitive situation enables them to fully meet clients’ unique needs and wants.

Contact a Jacksonville Sex Crime Attorney at Ellerin Hutchinson today!