Sex Crime Defense Attorneys in Las Vegas
Being accused of a sex crime cannot only put your freedom at risk. It can ruin your reputation, land you on a sex offender registry, and interfere with your ability to find employment and form new relationships. However, you are not alone. A sex crime defense lawyer from Adras & Altig, Attorneys at Law, can help.
As society increasingly leans toward believing the accuser in sex crime allegations, prosecutors feel more pressure to obtain guilty verdicts, and courts impose harsh penalties. This is even though sex crimes are still the ultimate “he said. She said” situation. Therefore, now more than ever, it is imperative to obtain the services of an experienced sex crimes lawyer in Las Vegas, NV, if you face any sex-related criminal allegations in Nevada.
Our dedicated Las Vegas criminal defense law firm has provided aggressive and strategic representation for people accused of sexual assault and similar crimes for nearly two decades. Now we are ready to take your side and stand up for you.
Schedule a free consultation with our seasoned criminal defense attorneys to discuss all your options for building a solid defense today. Our law firm is committed to prompt, responsive action, and we treat every client with the respect they deserve. Contact us now.
How Our Sex Crime Defense Attorneys Fight Sexual Assault Allegations in Las Vegas
The consequences of a conviction or even being arrested for a sex crime in Nevada can be devastating. Yet, wrongful arrests for sex crimes occur quickly and often.
At Adras & Altig, any charge alleging a sexual assault or another sex crime must be vigorously fought. To obtain a conviction, prosecutors must establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Our Las Vegas sex crimes defense attorneys ensure it is never easy to meet this burden.
We will thoroughly and tirelessly investigate the circumstances of the charges against you to refute the prosecution’s allegations and evidence. Your defense may be based on any of the following:
- False accusations
- False witness testimony
- Faulty or fabricated evidence
- Faulty forensic testing methods and conclusions (particularly regarding DNA evidence and rape kits)
- Police and prosecutorial misconduct
- Bias, e.g., racial, socio-economic, gender, sexual orientation, etc.
We will work to find flaws and contradictions in the prosecution’s case. In addition, we will cross-examine the prosecution’s witnesses as we seek witnesses who can testify in your favor.
Many sex crime cases hinge on the question of consent. The defendant may admit to the sexual activity alleged but seek to establish that the accuser consented to sexual contact. It is not unusual for an alleged victim to withdraw accusations as a case progresses and the consequences of levied charges become a reality.
As your defense progresses, there may be opportunities to have the charges against you reduced or possibly dropped. Our sex crimes defense lawyers will also promptly advise you about any plea bargain deals proposed by the prosecution.
In the meantime, our criminal defense team will ensure you know what to expect from the legal process. We understand the stress and uncertainty of facing allegations of sexual impropriety. We will respond promptly to your questions and concerns.
Contact our Las Vegas sex crimes lawyers today to schedule a free consultation about your legal options. Our team is ready to get started working on your case immediately.
Sex Crimes Under Nevada Law
Sex crimes involve forced or nonconsensual sexual acts or physical intimacy. It is also a crime to engage in sex with a person who cannot consent, such as a child, overly intoxicated, or a person with a mental or communication disability.
The Las Vegas criminal defense Attorney of Adras & Altig Can Defend You Against Charges Of:
- Sexual Assault | NRS 200.366 – The crime of rape — forcing another person into “sexual penetration” — can result in life in prison without parole or 15 years to life. Nevada law provides for multiple sexual assault offenses, such as sexual assault against a child (including luring a child over the Internet), by a teacher against a pupil, a spouse against a spouse, etc., all of which are punishable by lengthy prison terms and fines. So-called “date rape” is the same as any other rape, except that the individuals involved are acquainted.
- Prostitution / Solicitation of Prostitution | NRS 200.467 – Many people who come to Las Vegas mistakenly believe prostitution — the exchange of sexual favors for something of value, usual money — is legal throughout Nevada. It is only permitted in licensed brothels in a few Nevada counties. Prostitution and solicitation of prostitution are illegal in Las Vegas and all of Clark County. For the first offense in Las Vegas, our law firm can often help defendants have charges dismissed or enter a diversion program. Solicitation and prostitution can carry a maximum sentence of six months in jail on a first offense, though a fine and diversion — attending a “health education class” — is a more typical sentence.
- Statutory Sexual Seduction – Statutory Rape. Nevada’s statutory sexual seduction law makes it illegal for a person 18 years or older to have sex with a person under the age of 16, Nevada’s “age of consent.” This is a “strict liability crime,” which means a person is guilty regardless of knowledge of the victim’s age or intent. A person aged 18 to 20 may receive a year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000 for statutory rape in Nevada. A person older than 21 may be sentenced to 1 to 10 years and fined up to $10,000.
- Child Molestation. Any touching of a child under the age of 16 by someone 18 or older for sexual gratification is illegal in Nevada. Being convicted for “lewdness with a child under 16 years” does not require contact with genitals, breasts, buttocks, or other “private” parts. If the child is 14 or 15 years old, a conviction could bring a sentence of 1 to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. If the child is younger than 14, the sentence could be living with the possibility of parole after ten years and a fine of up to $10,000.
- Capturing / Disseminating an Intimate Image. It is illegal to disseminate electronically (send) or sell an intimate image of another person without their permission if the intent is to harm, harass, or terrorize them. Dissemination of a personal photo, which is an image of nudity (defined as a fully exposed nipple of a female breast) or sexual conduct, could lead to a prison sentence of 1 to 4 years and a fine of up to $5,000. Obtaining the image without permission is a gross misdemeanor on a first offense and a Class E felony on a second offense, which may bring a sentence of 1 to 4 years (usually suspended) and a fine of up to $5,000.
In addition, Nevada has several laws regarding crimes “against public decency and good morals,” which may be punished as felonies, including:
- Incest
- Indecent or obscene exposure
- Lewd conduct
- Bestiality
A conviction for any sex crime in Nevada can have immediate costs and long-standing consequences. These consequences are complicated for a young person or juvenile criminally charged with a sex crime. But no matter what crime is alleged, every defendant has the right to a zealous legal defense and the presumption of innocence unless guilt can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
