Sex Offenses

Charges of sexual misconduct are associated with extremely serious penalties and are commonly punished more severely than any other crime except murder. Sexual misconduct is seldom witnessed by anyone other than the accuser and the accused. Because of this, the risk of conviction of an innocent person is drastically higher in these cases.

In today’s environment, accusations of unwanted sexual advances and child molestation are often investigated and prosecuted without sufficient evidence. The law presently has dramatically weighed in on protecting the rights of the so-called victim and, often, extremely relevant evidence is excluded from trial, such as an accuser’s past sexual conduct.

Sexual misconduct cases require a combination of effective legal counsel, investigation and negotiation before indictment. Where conviction seems inevitable, experts are used to explore treatment and supervision as alternatives to time or psychiatric hospitalization.

If you have been accused of a sexual offense contact Attorney Barton W. Morris for a confidential discussion.