Cape Cod Sex Crime Defense Attorneys

Were you accused of Sexual Assault on Cape Cod? We understand the trauma involved with Sex Assault accusations. We understand the immediate and devastating effects of the charges. Being accused of Sexual Assault or Rape can follow you for your entire life and affect your employment, education, and future.  The stigma of the charges leaves a stain and if you are convicted, that stain will remain on your record for the foreseeable future.

Whether there was a miscommunication or false accusations, the effects of your charges are the same. You will be in the fight of your life trying to clear your name. You need aggressive criminal defense on Cape Cod. Our office understands what you are going through and the position that you now find yourself in. Whether you or a loved one have been charged with a sex crime, the effect on your family is heartbreaking.  We are here to fight for you.

Categories Of Sex Charges In Cape Cod

• Indecent Assault & Battery: Sexual contact that does not involve injuries that require medical attention are considered indecent assault and battery. An example would be brushing up against someone’s breast and you run the risk of facing up to 2 1/2 years in prison.
• Aggravated Sexual Assault: Sexual contact harms the victim thereby requiring that they receive medical intervention or attention is elevated to Aggravated Sexual Assault. An example would be an assault that injures the victim where they need medical attention.

Incremental Charges

As with any crime, you will face additional fines, fees, and penalties depending on the extent of the crime and details surrounding your case. Every element of your case may produce a chargeable offense, in which case, that translates into additional fees, fines, and penalties that will affect your case.

Sex Offender Registry

In both cases, you are likely to end up having to register with a Sex Offender Registry in Massachusetts and elsewhere if you leave the state. You may opt not to register with the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board however, you will face serious consequences and face jail time.