Facing charges of sexual conduct with a minor is a frightening and complex process that threatens every aspect of your future. These accusations can be hard to disprove, even if you know you are innocent.
At Suzuki Law Offices, we fight for you. With a skilled sexual conduct with a minor defense lawyer in Nogales by your side, we aim to fight for your rights under the law. Put your trust in our Nogales sex crimes lawyer today. Our team has decades of combined experience.
Why Trust Our Nogales Sexual Conduct with a Minor Defense Lawyer
The attorney you hire to represent you must be someone who understands the complexity of these legal matters and is compassionate enough to provide you with the time and attention your future demands. Our extensive experience fighting for those facing such accusations should give you confidence.
RJ Suzuki, our founder, is a former Assistant United States Attorney with decades of experience working to prosecute those who commit these crimes. When your freedom and reputation are at stake, you need a highly skilled legal team prepared to fight for you.
When you are fighting for something so critical with so much potential risk, having a highly skilled legal team ready to fight for you can mean everything for your future. We’re here for you. Set up a free consultation with our sexual conduct with a minor defense attorney in Nogales now to gain the advocate you need.
We Investigate the Complexity of Your Case
Prosecutors have more evidence than ever to use against a person accused of such a crime. They use digital evidence, such as text messages and dating app conversations, to build their case, often using such messages out of context. In some situations, they may choose very specific messages that imply wrongdoing, even if they are not accurate representations of what is really happening. Examples of mistakes that prosecutors can make include:
- Social media interactions like comments or direct messages, or even photo exchanges that are mischaracterized as inappropriate interest in minors
- Dating app communications that indicate the victim misrepresented their age or intentions through no fault of your own
- Disproving internet activity as being inappropriate or demonstrating criminal intent, taken out of context
Our legal team investigates your case comprehensively, handling the entire process for you with extensive experience and knowledge. We look at all the data they have to determine if it is accurate or the full picture. Then, the Nogales criminal defense lawyer at Suzuki Law Offices will build your defense around it.
What You Face in a Sexual Conduct with a Minor Case
Sexual conduct with a minor under A.R.S. 13-1405 means that a person knowingly or intentionally engaged in sexual intercourse or oral sexual conduct with a person who is under the age of 18. This is considered a serious charge. Consider the potential consequences of a conviction:
- If the child is a minor under the age of 12, the law allows for the charge of a class 1 felony, with a punishment that means life in prison
- If the child is a minor under the age of 15, but older than 13, the law applies a class 2 felony charge, which can mean 13 to 27 years in prison
- If the child is under the age of 18, but over 15, the law affords a class 6 felony to be applied, which can mean probation up to 2 years of imprisonment
In each of these cases, there is a very real risk of life in prison, and if you are able to leave, you then face a lifetime of being a registered sex offender. This results in ongoing monitoring of where you live, work, and who you may contact, including minors.
Potential Defense Strategies for Sexual Conduct with a Minor
After meeting with our attorney, you will gain insight into what applies to your situation based on the evidence the police have and the details of the accusations against you. Our objective is to cast doubt and demonstrate that you do not deserve the worst possible outcome. To achieve your best outcome, we will develop a defense that may include some of the following elements if they apply:
- Demonstrating that you did not know the accurate age of the individual. Many times, digital evidence, such as text messages, can show that you believed the individual to be older.
- Documentation of what actually happened. The reality is that the minor may not be telling the truth, and it may be challenging for your word to be used against theirs. Evidence may help to substantiate these claims.
- Showing that you were not treated fairly by the police. Misconduct or violations of your rights can be critical factors in protecting your rights in such critical situations.
There is no simple defense strategy for a charge like this, but you have rights. As your criminal defense lawyer in Nogales, we will work diligently to fight for those rights. We maintain a team of former and retired law enforcement investigators, countless resources, and technologically advanced tools to help support you as you navigate this process and build a strong defense strategy.
Do Not Speak to Law Enforcement Without Legal Representation
When you are facing charges as serious as these, no matter how much you believe you are right or innocent, we do not recommend speaking to law enforcement without a skilled attorney by your side. In no way are they motivated to protect you, but instead to do anything they can to hold you accountable.
You deserve a lawyer ready to fight for you and your future. Our team offers extensive resources for you to review, including a robust frequently asked questions section. Review it today to learn more about the charges you face.
Set Up a Free Consultation with a Nogales Sexual Conduct with a Minor Defense Attorney
Suzuki Law Offices is passionate about meeting the specific needs of our clients, no matter the charges or the evidence against you. Your future is on the line, and with the guidance of a skilled and experienced sexual conduct with a minor defense lawyer in Nogales, you will know what your rights are.
We also know how important it is to know the prosecutor’s perspective. At our firm, all of the attorneys on our team have served as former prosecutors, bringing their experience and skill to help your defense. Set up a consultation today.
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