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Sex Crimes

Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

Sex crimes of any type are not only very socially reprehensible, they can destroy the life of someone who has been wrongly accused. At the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, we strongly believe that our clients are presumed innocent and will fight for your rights and freedom if you are facing these serious accusations.

Sex crimes may involve any one of a combination of the following charges:

Rape
Child molestation
Child pornography
Chat room solicitation of a minor

Rape

Rape is generally defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse that is committed using violence or under the threat of violence. There are three different types of rape charges that can be brought against an accused person. These include statutory rape, date rape and forcible rape.

Statutory rape refers to consensual sexual relations between a person of legal consenting age and a minor who is not considered legally old enough to consent.
Date rape usually involves alcohol or drugs and is committed by someone the victim knows without their consent.
Forcible rape is a sexual crime and a crime of violence. The victim is forced into sexual relations under the threat of further violence and usually does not know the attacker. The attacker often may have general knowledge of the victim and may have planned the attack.

The consequences of being charged with rape can be devastating to an innocent person who is the victim of a malicious false accusation. A simple accusation can cause irreversible damage, even if the charges are later reduced or dismissed. If convicted, the criminal must register as a sex offender, serve a lengthy prison term, and be placed on restrictive probation for a predetermined length of time.

Child Molestation

Child molestation describes sexual contact between an adult and a child under the age of 14. Even if the child consents, it is illegal in every state. In some cases, additional charges such as child sexual abuse and sexual assault may also be brought against the accused. Conviction involves a long prison sentence and registration as a sex offender. A repeat offense usually earns a life sentence in prison.

Child Pornography

The manufacturing, possession, distribution or solicitation of any material which exploits minors is considered child pornography. The introduction of the internet has made these illicit acts much easier than ever before. It has also made it easier for an innocent person to unknowingly download such material. This action results in the unknowing involvement of trafficking child pornography. It also begins the destruction of the accused person's life.

Chat Room Solicitation of Minors

Chat room solicitation of minors is a dangerous subject and can easily involve an innocent person. Minors wander into adult chat rooms all the time looking for people with similar interests, similar problems, someone to talk to or simply in defiance of their parents wishes. Unless a web camera is in use, it may be difficult for others to tell that the person is a minor.

You may also find yourself in a conversation with a police officer claiming to be a child interested in the same type of hobby as you such as fishing, art or cars. An innocent conversation between you and this person can land you in jail if you say the wrong thing. Yes, this is a form of entrapment, but can you prove it?

If you or someone you love has been charged with a sex crime in Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville, South Carolina, do not trust your defense to just anyone. You need a law firm that is experienced and capable of providing a strong and aggressive defense on your behalf. Please contact the Dick James Law Firm so that we can provide you with the best defense resources possible to ensure that you receive a fair trial and the most favorable outcome possible.

800-714-6029
The Dick James Law Firm
611 N. Main Street
Greenville, SC 29601