An accusation is not proof
Few charges carry as much weight as one of a sexual nature. The damage to your reputation can begin before a court hears a single word, and a conviction can bring registration as a sex offender — often for life — on top of years in prison. Yet many of these cases rest on an accusation, with no physical evidence to back it up.
That's why I handle these cases with two priorities: a rigorous defense on the facts and the protection of your privacy as the process unfolds.
How I defend these cases
- Examine the accusation. Motivations, contradictions, and context matter. False or exaggerated accusations exist, and they are investigated thoroughly.
- Forensic evidence. DNA, messages, and medical records often tell a different story than the accusation.
- Consent. In cases between adults, consent is central, and the State's version doesn't always reflect it.
- Your rights. If police obtained statements or evidence by violating your rights, I file motions to exclude them.
- Discretion. I handle your case while protecting your privacy at every possible stage.
Cases I handle in this area
- Sexual battery
- Lewd and lascivious conduct
- Internet solicitation
- Possession or distribution of pornography (state and federal)
- Human trafficking
- Prostitution and solicitation
- Indecent exposure
Frequently asked questions
I’ve been accused but there’s no physical evidence. Can they still prosecute me?
Yes. Many of these cases rest on the testimony of the accuser, with no physical evidence. That doesn’t mean the case is strong; it means credibility and context become the center of the defense.
Will I end up on the sex offender registry?
A conviction for certain sex offenses carries registration, often for life, with consequences for where you can live and work. Avoiding that consequence is often one of the central goals of the defense.
Can my case be handled discreetly?
I protect your privacy at every possible stage. While some steps in the process are public, much of the defense work can be handled with the utmost discretion.
I believe it’s a false accusation. What can I do?
False accusations, or ones driven by personal conflict, do happen. The motivations, contradictions, and records are investigated, and the defense is built on that basis. Don’t talk to anyone about the case without a lawyer.