Chicago Sex Offense Lawyer
Criminal charges involving sex offenses are some of the most serious and emotionally challenging an individual can face. An arrest for a sexual offense carries with it a stigma that is difficult to overcome even if the accused is eventually found not guilty. A conviction on a criminal sex crime charge carries both legal and social consequences that can last a lifetime.
If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime, it is critical that you seek the assistance of an experienced Chicago sex crime defense attorney as soon as possible. Sexual offenses elicit an intensely negative public reaction, and Illinois officials will aggressively prosecute individuals accused of a sex crime, often seeking the harshest possible penalties. You deserve an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how to handle sex crimes cases and will provide you with the best defense possible. Jeffry Mandell can put his decades of criminal defense and sex crime defense experience to work for you.
Aggressive Chicago Sex Crime Defense
Criminal charges for sex crimes involve a range of illegal sexual acts. Most charges are felonies, although some, such as public indecency, can be misdemeanors. Jeffy Mandell defends individuals charged with a wide variety of sexual offenses, including:
- Criminal Sexual Assault
- Aggravated criminal sexual assault
- Misdemeanor criminal sexual abuse
- Soliciting a prostitute
- Solicitation of a minor
- Internet pronography and internet sex offenses
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Date rape
- Public indecency and indecent exposure
Individuals who have been convicted of a sex crime usually have to register with Illinois authorities and keep the police informed of their place of residence. The period of time a person remains on the sex offender registry depends on the offense; most offenses carry at least a 10 year registration period while others require sexual offender registration for life. Other consequences prohibit sexual offenders from living in certain areas which are close to daycare, schools, parks and other places where children are present.
Protect yourself from the range of negative consequences that a sex crime conviction will have on your life. Chicago sex crime defense attorney Jeffry Mandell is familiar with the intricacies of Illinois sex crimes law and will use his knowledge and experience to fight vigorously to defend you. Mr. Mandell will use all tools available to craft your defense, including challenging evidence, challenging witness statements, enlisting the assistance of experts and holding the prosecution and investigators accountable for their actions. Mr. Mandell takes his professional responsibilities seriously, and makes himself accessible to his clients from arrest through trial, giving each case the personal attention it deserves.
Contact Jeffry Mandell today for more information or to schedule a free, private initial consultation.
