Sexual Crimes Attorneys

Probably one of the worst types of crimes to be accused of is a sex crime. These types of cases often carry both a stigma and an emotional burden not encountered in other areas of the law. In addition to potentially lengthy prison sentences, a person convicted of a sexual offense will face both the sex offender registration and sex offender notification provisions of Alabama law. In other words, not only does the accused person face potential prison, but also being listed as a sex offender and having the local community notified if the individual is convicted as a sex offender.

These types of cases can destroy your reputation, your job and your personal relationships. Quite simply, these types of allegations can destroy lives.

Huntsville, Alabama is home to the National Children's Advocacy Center, the Family Violence Unit and the Adult Sex Crimes Unit of the District Attorney's office. The National Children's Advocacy Center has become the model for such centers across the country. Sexual offenses are vigorously and aggressively prosecuted by law enforcement and prosecutors. In addition, Alabama has extremely tough laws for those convicted of sexual offenses. For example, a person convicted under Alabama law of a Class A Felony sex offense involving a child faces a minimum sentence of 20 (twenty) years incarceration. Other examples of such offenses would include Rape in the First Degree, Sodomy in the First Degree, or even Sexual Torture. A person convicted of a Class B Felony sex offense involving a child under Alabama law faces a minimum sentence of ten years in prison. Examples of such offenses include: Rape, Second Degree, Sodomy Second Degree, and Sexual Abuse where the victim is under 12. In addition to any of the above mentioned penalties, in cases where a person has been designated a sexually violent predator pursuant to Alabama law, or convicted of a class A felony involving a child, the sentencing judge shall impose an additional penalty of not less than 10 years of post-release supervision upon the defendant's release from prison.

If you or a loved one has been accused of a sexual offense you should immediately seek legal counsel. While this website can not substitute for legal advice, anyone contacted by law enforcement concerning an accusation of a sex crime would be wise contact an attorney prior to making any decision about speaking with law enforcement. While it is to be hoped that all law enforcement officers will perform their jobs honestly and with integrity, the agenda of law enforcement is to try to gather evidence and bring a case against those they believe(wrong or right) of having committed a crime. Only a criminal defense lawyer representing the accused can stand as a shield to protect the accused from the harshness and potential dangers of the criminal justice system.

If convicted of any sex crime or sexual offense, once incarcerated a convicted sex offender may face the potential of violence and harassment by other inmates. Serious injuries or even death could result.

Faced with any legal accusation (whether a felony or misdemeanor), it is always in the accused's best interest to seek legal representation immediately. Andrew Segal will meet clients face-to-face to determine the best defense tactics and make every attempt possible to clear the accused person's name.

In many sex crime cases an individual may be wrongly accused (for example, due to misidentification) or even by a person seeking revenge. Experienced Huntsville sex crimes attorney Andrew Segal is familiar with these cases and will fight to disprove false or exaggerated accusations. As a skilled Huntsville criminal defense lawyer, he begins by conducting his own investigation in order to build the strongest case possible for his clients. Andrew Segal can help you if you are facing accusations of any type of sex crime, including the following:

• Rape attorneys
• Molestation attorneys
• Lewd acts with a child attorneys
• Lewd acts in a public place attorneys
• Sexual battery attorneys
• Sodomy attorneys
• Sexual abuse attorneys
• Incest attorneys
• Indecent exposure attorneys
• Child pornography attorneys
• Sexual assault attorneys
• Sexual misconduct attorneys
• Prostitution attorneys
• Public lewdness attorneys
• Soliciting prostitution attorneys
• Child solicitation by computer attorneys
• Promoting prostitution attorneys
• Statutory rape attorneys
• Child Molestation attorneys
• Sexual Torture attorneys

Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers Madison County

At the Law Offices of Segal & Segal you can expect to be treated with respect. Whether you desire justice or mercy, it is our job to protect clients to the utmost of our abilities. For the wrongly accused, we believe in their innocence and fight to prove this, both in and out of the courtroom. We will do absolutely everything that we legally and ethically can to fight for justice and freedom. For those against whom evidence has been illegally or improperly obtained, we will do everything in our power to prevent such evidence from harming your case. For those who have made mistakes and seek mercy, we will do everything we can to protect you and minimize the potential consequences faced in often delicate circumstances.

Rest assured that anything that you have to say will be kept in strict confidence by our firm so that every effort can be made to create a solid defense on your behalf. It is critical that you hire a defense attorney from the start--otherwise it may hinder the outcome of your case. A sex-crimes conviction can follow you for the rest of your life. Do not allow this to occur because you failed to provide yourself with the proper legal care and representation. Segal and Segal have defended many people accused of many varied sex crimes. We are prepared to do so for you.

Contact the Law Offices of Segal & Segal today for a free case consultation by an experienced Huntsville sex crimes attorney.