Tampa Sex Crime Lawyer
Charged with a sex crime in Tampa?
There are few more dangerous situations than being charged with a sex crime in the Tampa area or other parts of our state. The accusation alone can destroy your personal and professional reputation. Our culture ostracizes and shuns those that are involved in sexual crimes, and the criminal justice system is no exception. These matters are very serious and demand immediate assistance from a Tampa criminal defense lawyer from The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger.
Our legal team will get into action at once to fight to protect your future freedom and reputation. As a convicted sex offender, in many cases, the individual can be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time and will be required to register as a sex offender, usually for life. If you have been accused of a sex crime your future freedom is in danger if you fail to act quickly and defend yourself.
Sex Crimes We Handle
Our legal team is dedicated to upholding your right to defend your case and seek to avoid the heavy penalties you will face if convicted. The presumption of innocence is inherent in our legal system, and we operate on this basis. The prosecuting attorney has the burden of proof, and we are prepared to aggressively defend our clients and challenge the evidence on behalf of our client.
Every year, people are falsely accused of sex crimes. Many people feel as though their case is hopeless, however, a skilled and aggressive attorney could fight for your rights. If you were accused of child pornography, molestation, sex with a minor,
solicitation of a minor, online solicitation of a minor, or
statutory rape, you could be facing harsh penalties. Any sex crime that involves a child under the age of eighteen will be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
Prostitution and
solicitation are illegal almost everywhere in the U.S. If you were accused of exchanging a sexual act for money or offering money, you could be forced to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.
To learn more about specific sex crimes, take a look at the following:
Our legal team can also provide information regarding the sex offender registration and the consequences if you
fail to register.
If you are considering hiring legal representation, we urge you to consider the information on the following pages:
Most importantly, if you have been accused of a sex crime in the area, do not wait another minute longer to call our office. Our firm has been providing skilled and aggressive sex crime defense for those in need, and our Tampa sex crime defense attorney would gladly like to extend our knowledge to you too.
Contact a Tampa sex crimes attorney today!
When facing accusations of a sex crime, it is critical that you act quickly. Our legal team immediately gets into action to determine what can be done to defend your case and what options are available to you in your specific case. If not yet formally charged, in some cases it is possible to negotiate with the prosecutor to reduce or dismiss charges, based on the evidence that has been obtained by law enforcement. We are well aware of the tight window of opportunity and strongly urge you to contact us as soon as you become aware that you are accused of the crime, or if you are under investigation for any sex crime. Never answer any questions until our attorney arrives to manage the situation and protect your rights.
Contact a Tampa sex crime defense attorney
from our firm if you are seeking proven legal representation in a sex crime accusation.