What is a Sex Crime in Georgia?

A sex crime is any criminal act which has a sexual based component. In Georgia and elsewhere sex crimes are handled by specialized groups within law enforcement. Some sex crimes such as human trafficking or Internet related activities may fall under federal jurisdiction even if they take place only in Georgia. While sex crimes may be one of the most prosecuted and arrested-for crimes, as well as one of the most concerning ones, the actual rate of crimes committed is fairly low.

Because of public concern and media focus, however, sex crimes are one of the most severely punished crimes that can be committed. In addition, the rights and lives of anyone found guilty of committing a sex crime are affected forever, regardless of the specific details of the case. Georgia, in particular, has very strict and severe punishments for anyone, whether a minor or adult, who is convicted of a sex crime. Because of the nature of the crime anyone facing a sex crime charge in Georgia should have the most effective and professional lawyers they can find.

Any number of things can constitute a sex crime in Georgia, even including making innuendos in some instances. A list of sex crimes consists of rape (including statutory, spousal, and date), sexual contact or molestation, sexual assault and battery, lewd conduct or lascivious behavior, child pornography, handling or distributing obscene material, prostitution, soliciting anyone for sex, pandering, and many others. While these crimes are very severe in nature they are in fact rare instances and should be treated carefully in the legal arena.

Sex crimes vary in terms of what punishments they are given but usually they involve having a permanent criminal record given to the offender, including being put into the sex offender registry, and consist of extensive probation and monitoring. The most serious cases of sex crimes in Georgia are given jail time that can range anywhere from a month to decades behind bars, depending on the circumstances. Because of the severity of these punishments you never want to have ineffectual legal representation.

The Law Firm of Conaway & Strickler, P.C. has years of experience handling sex crimes cases in Georgia and in impressive record of success in these types of cases. We concentrate our legal practice on criminal matters, including sex crime cases. We have a reputation as one of the most well-known sex crime defense law firms in the state.

What constitutes a sex crime in Georgia is an area of the law being rewritten and debated over every day. Because the laws are so complex and strict in Georgia you need to have the strength on your side to be able to effectively defend yourself. A qualified Georgia sex crimes lawyer can help you tremendously. You should never discuss any element of your sex crime case with anyone, including the police, before speaking to an attorney at our law firm.

Conaway & Strickler offer free consultations on any potential Georgia sex crimes case from our office in Atlanta. Call or contact us immediately to learn about your rights and how best to defend yourself from unwarranted or trumped up charges.