Phoenix Sex Crime Lawyer
Sex crimes encompass the range of behavior that is sexual in nature and violates state or federal sex crime laws. Sex crimes are almost always perpetrated against the victim’s will. Sometimes, however, defendants are charged with sex crimes for consensual activity. Some of the more common sex crimes include:
- Child molestation
- Indecent exposure
- Internet child pornography
- Luring a minor for sexual exploitation
- Prostitution
- Public sexual indecency
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual assault/rape
- Sexual conduct with a minor
- Sexual exploitation of a minor
- Solicitation of prostitution
In Arizona, sex crimes are punished severely. Possible penalties include prison time, fines, probation, mandatory counseling and a blemished permanent record. Furthermore, Arizona sex offenders are required to register as a sex offender for the remainder of their life. A Mesa sex crimes attorney can help defendants charged with sex crimes protect their rights.