Sex Crime Attorney In Rhode Island

Being accused of or charged with a sex crime can destroy your life in one fell swoop. But your criminal charges aren't set in stone. Until a jury delivers a verdict, you're considered innocent in the eyes of the law. For that reason, it's important to find an experienced sex crime attorney in Rhode Island. They can build you a strong defense strategy, fight for you in court, and clear your name. Brett V. Beaubien is ready to take on your case and build your best possible defense with the aim of proving your innocence. Ready to begin fighting your sex crime case? Call our Rhode Island sex crime lawyers today at (401) 427-4280 or contact us online. Free consultations.

There are many different types of sex crimes. First-Degree Sexual Assault involves the (non-consensual) sexual penetration of another person. If someone is found guilty of this crime, they face a mandatory minimum sentence of at least ten years in prison. Second-Degree Sexual Assault involves sexual contact rather than penetration. The minimum sentence for this crime is three years, and the maximum sentence is 15 years. Third-Degree Sexual Assault (statutory rape) occurs when someone over 18 sexually penetrates someone who is over 14 and under 16. This crime can lead to as many as five years in prison.

The state takes a harsher stance against those who are accused of sex crimes against children. First-Degree Child Molestation involves sexual penetration of a child who is 14 or younger. The attacker must serve a minimum of 25 years in prison with a potential maximum of life in prison. Second Degree Child Molestation involves sexual contact without penetration. If charged with this crime, you could have a minimum of six years or a maximum of 30 years in prison. Child Pornography: the production, possession, or delivery of child porn is illegal in Rhode Island. If you're charged with possession of child porn, you could do up to five years in prison. Making the material could get you as many as 15 years in prison. With either act, there's also a fine of as much as $5,000.

If you don't want to have a criminal conviction on your record, you need to fight your charges. Possible defenses include: There's a Missing Element—if there's not enough evidence that you meet all elements of the crime, the prosecution doesn't have a case against you; Creating Reasonable Doubt—by finding contradictory statements or holes in testimony, your lawyer can discredit the victim or witnesses; Show Motivation for a False Accusation—false accusations happen, and your lawyer can dig into the background of the accuser to find evidence to make a jury doubt the truth of the victim's claims. Call Brett V. Beaubien today and learn how a lawyer can change your life. Ready to begin fighting your sex crime case? Call our Rhode Island sex crime lawyers today at (401) 427-4280 or contact us online. Free consultations.