Atlanta Sex Crime Defense Attorneys

Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction in Georgia

Every single criminal case hinges on potentially thousands of elements when it comes time for sentencing. Because sex crimes can be one of the most socially disturbing crimes the punishments usually given for a conviction are particularly severe, especially in Georgia. The state is currently seeking several new laws regarding where sex crime offenders can live, for example. Sex offenders usually spend some amount of time in jail, pay thousands of dollars in fines, have their record affected for life and must have public knowledge distributed regarding their act.

Because sex crimes carry with them such lifelong punishments it is necessary to have dependable and aggressive Georgia sex crime defense lawyers if you or someone you love is facing a sex crime conviction. This is not the moment you want to have an ineffectual person representing you. The Law Firm of Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C. offers free consultations on all potential sex crimes clients throughout Georgia at our office in Atlanta. Call or confidentially contact us through this website with your questions.

The punishments you will face for being convicted of a sex crime in Atlanta vary widely depending on your crime and particular circumstances. Serious sex offenders may be required to live only in certain communities, for example. You will likely face jail time, probation that can last a lifetime, monitoring bracelets to be placed on your ankle and fines in the thousands of dollars. In certain instances you can face the death penalty in Georgia. You will likely have to register in the state government offices as a sex offender and your records and conviction will be made public knowledge for anyone to see.

In addition, law enforcement officials will usually publicly announce your presence in the community where you live. You will be required to update your status every so often and probably will have severe restrictions placed on you regarding where you work, live and even publicly go. Georgia lawmakers are currently seeking additional laws which would give mandatory jail time for convicted sex offenders, regardless of their individual circumstances.

If and when you are released you will likely face additional restrictions regarding your personal life, including use of alcohol or illegal drugs. You will also have to usually give urine or blood samples to prove that you are not doing drugs at regular intervals. If you are convicted of a sex crime in Georgia your rights to appeal your conviction and your sentence are taken away from you and limited.

The consequences of any sex crime conviction in Georgia mean that you should have professional and aggressive lawyers on your side. Prosecutors and law makers around the state are always seeking the worst possible penalty for any sex crime and are doing every thing in their power to convict people suspected of sex crimes. This means there are many sex crimes convictions that put innocent people behind bars or disrupt their life forever.

The Law Firm of Conaway, Strickler, & Margolis, P.C. can help you if you are facing a sex crime charge in Georgia. Contact us at our office in Atlanta for a free, immediate and confidential consultation and have experienced Atlanta Georgia sex crime defense lawyers on your side at once.