Hinesville Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Aggressive Defense for Sex Crime Charges in Georgia
In the state of Georgia, sex crime offenses can either be charged as misdemeanors or felonies. In many cases, sex crimes are considered felonies because they involve physical abuse. Some sex crimes, however, are lesser offenses that receive lighter penalties. Georgia also has another category that constitutes sex crimes that are neither a misdemeanor nor felony charge. Such charges are classified as "wobblers." Sex crime charges carry serious penalties that can negatively affect your life. Speak with one of our Hinesville criminal defense attorneys from Balbo & Gregg, Attorneys at Law, PC if you need legal assistance with your case. We can defend clients in state, federal, and military courts.
Sex Offenses in Georgia
Georgia Code §16-6 lays out the various sexual offenses that are prosecuted in the state of Georgia. Sex crimes can be classified in a variety of ways.
Some of the most common sex crimes in Georgia include:
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Child molestation
- Public indecency
- Lascivious acts
- Possession of child pornography
When a sex crime is committed against a minor, the offense is classified as a felony. Although all sex crimes are very serious, statutory rape, child molestation, and child pornography are the most aggressively prosecuted sex crime charges.
You can face fines, imprisonment, and mandatory sex offender registration if you are convicted of a sex crime. Some sex crimes, such as multiple rape offenses, even include a lifetime sentence. Aside from the criminal penalties you can face upon conviction, you can experience a damaged reputation and loss of relationships. If you are required to register as a sex offender, you will have difficulty finding a job or place to live. All sex crime charges carry negative connotations within the public community.
Military Sex Crime Defense
Whatever your charge, you can have confidence in our experienced legal representation. If you are a military member, prosecution places a strong emphasis on sexual assault cases. Our sex crime lawyers are equipped to represent the accused across state, federal and military courts in and around Hinesville. We are former military prosecutors who are well-versed in military criminal defense matters and have the experience necessary to defend your military career. We understand that some cases are embellished or fabricated, and we can challenge evidence and fight for you.
In the military legal arena, service members enjoy many unique rights and procedural protections that civilian defendants do not. We can explain how these matters can affect your case when you consult us. During every step of your legal process, you can trust in our Hinesville sex crime lawyers.
Contact Balbo & Gregg Attorneys for a Confidential Consultation today at (866) 580-3089!
