Sex Crimes Attorney in Birmingham, AL

The world may seem to be falling apart for anyone who is accused of rape. The future for you could be bleak, but there are ways in which we can help you fight your charges to prevent a life-shattering conviction.

Our seasoned Alabama sexual assault criminal defense attorneys have represented clients throughout the state against all kinds of sex crime charges. We understand what is at stake when defending clients against both state and federal sex crimes, and can ensure that you have a solid, uncompromising defense throughout the judicial process. Speak to our criminal defense lawyers at ZJP Law LLC today.

Sex crimes encompass rape, child molestation, sexual abuse, and prostitution, among others. Upon facing these accusations, it's vital that you have a robust defense lawyer as even the possibility of a sexual offense could place a black mark on your reputation forever, even if you are found innocent. At the Zach Peagler Law Firm, we have numerous years of experience in this field of law and understand how to effectively protect the best interests of those who have been arrested or charged.

Child molestation refers to any sexual contact or intercourse with a child below 12 years of age. In Alabama, child molestation is a serious offense and if you are convicted, you could face up to ten years behind bars and fines of up to $60,000. Irrespective of whether you were falsely accused or realize you have made a mistake, you require strong legal counsel by your side at every stage of your lawsuit.

If you were accused of production, distribution, or possession of any form of sexually explicit material involving a child, you could be facing child pornography charges. Any video or printed material containing a child could constitute child pornography, even if the person did not know that the individual was underage.

Many people are falsely accused of date rape every year. In order to make sure that you are not put behind bars for something that you didn't do, you need to make sure that you have a tenacious defense lawyer on your side. In many of these cases, it is the victim's word and the alleged offender's word against each other, making it challenging to prove. To avoid spending a lifetime behind bars, you should consult our legal team as soon as you can.

Indecent exposure refers to a misdemeanor crime, including exposing oneself in a public area. Often, this is undertaken to cause offense to those in the vicinity or for their own sexual satisfaction. This could include sexual acts with another individual or public nudity. You could face up to one year behind bars as well as $6,000 in financial fines on being found guilty.

Sexual abuse refers to any unwanted sexual contact that is against the victim's wishes. If convicted of first-degree sexual assault, you could face up to ten years imprisonment and $15,000 in fines. A conviction of sexual abuse in the second degree could lead to up to one year in county jail and $6,000 in fines.

According to AL law, committing the crime of sodomy could result in up to 20 years of incarceration and $30,000 in fines. If the person is accused of sodomy in the first degree, the penalties could escalate up to life imprisonment and $60,000 in fines.

The charge of solicitation of a minor is levied on those accused of enticing a child below 16 years of age into having sexual intercourse. People accused of this crime could face forfeiture of assets, $15,000 in fines, and a permanent place on the registry for sex offenders.

Engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor below the age of consent could result in charges of statutory rape. It could be counted as rape even if the act was consensual and within a romantic relationship.

If you haven't been arrested yet but believe that you are under investigation, it is the right time to begin defending yourself. Make a wise choice of who you want to choose to defend you as it can make all the difference in the results.

No matter where you are located in Alabama, our committed legal team is here to assist you. At the Zach Peagler Law Firm, we know that these cases typically rest on one individual's word against the other. While it is vital that the victim is protected, at times, the victim may end up being named the accused.

Your future, rights, and reputation are on the line if you have been accused of a sex crime. Even when a person is eventually cleared of their charges, most have a hard time shedding the stigma associated with most sex crimes.

If a person is convicted of a sex crime, there life will be irreversibly changed. They will certainly face ostracism and discrimination after they are released from prison, but they are also likely to be sentenced to penalties that are unreasonably severe for the crime in question.

Some common penalties for a sex crime conviction include the following:

• Years, potentially decades behind bars
• Hefty fines amounting to thousands of dollars
• Registration as a sex offender, likely for life
• Limitations or restrictions on where you may live or work
• The loss of specific rights, such as the right to possess a firearm or the right to vote
• Parole or probation
• Civil forfeiture of property

At the Zach Peagler Law Firm, we know how devastating accusations of sex crimes can be. Many of the accused are automatically seen as fiends in the court of public opinion, even if the case is eventually dismissed. We have fought numerous sex crime cases entailing nearly every imaginable situation, including indecent exposure, child molestation, and solicitation of a minor.

Regardless of what you are charged with, we have the skills, knowledge, and experience to defend you in an aggressive manner to ensure that you obtain the most favorable outcome possible in your case. To schedule a consultation with a seasoned criminal defense lawyer, call today at 205-871-9990.