Confront Serious Charges With An Experienced Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Facing an accusation of a sex crime is a frightening and overwhelming experience. In Raleigh, these charges carry serious penalties and can damage your reputation for life. The legal system prosecutes these cases very seriously. You need a dedicated lawyer to protect your rights from the moment allegations arise.
Robert H. Hale, founding attorney of Hale Law Firm, PC, has defended clients in North Carolina for over 30 years. As a criminal defense attorney, he carefully prepares every case and builds a strong defense plan tailored to your situation. He works tirelessly for clients throughout Wake County who face accusations that could change their lives.
Types Of Sex Crime Charges In North Carolina
North Carolina law defines several serious sex crimes, each with specific elements and severe penalties. The charges below represent common accusations that attorney Hale defends against throughout Raleigh and its surrounding areas:
- Rape and sexual assault: These charges involve sexual contact or penetration without consent. Penalties often depend on the force used, the victim’s age and the relationship between the people involved.
- Sexual exploitation of a minor: This charge means someone convinced or forced a minor to perform sexual acts for another person’s benefit. This includes making sexual material or arranging travel for illegal sexual acts with a minor.
- Taking indecent liberties with a child: Any indecent or inappropriate touching or action with someone under 16. North Carolina punishes this as a Class F felony.
- Statutory rape: Sexual activity with a person who is under the legal age of consent. The law does not recognize the minor’s consent as valid even if they seemed to agree to the act.
- Prostitution and trafficking: These charges include offering or paying for sexual acts. They also include more serious crimes like forcing someone into the sex trade.
- Possession or distribution of child pornography: The law carries heavy penalties for having or sharing sexual images of minors. You could face a separate charge for each image.
- Sex offender registry issues: People convicted of certain sex crimes must register as sex offenders. Not following the registration rules can lead to new criminal charges.
Prosecutors start building their case against you right away, often before you are formally charged. As your lawyer, Mr. Hale will act just as quickly. He will review the evidence, find weak spots in the prosecution’s case and protect your constitutional rights.
How Can A Sex Crimes Lawyer Defend Me Against Charges?
A sex crimes lawyer defends you by challenging the prosecutor’s case. The attorney questions the truthfulness of witnesses and looks for weaknesses in the evidence. Their job is to review forensic lab reports for any mistakes and make sure the police followed the law and respected your rights when they gathered information.
Attorney Hale protects client privacy at every stage of proceedings, understanding the devastating impact these allegations have on personal and professional relationships. When your freedom and reputation hang in the balance, his thorough approach and commitment to discretion make a meaningful difference in case outcomes.
Challenge Sex Crime Allegations With A Seasoned Raleigh Criminal Defense Attorney
Mr. Hale combines compassionate client service with aggressive courtroom advocacy – understanding that while these charges feel overwhelming, you deserve both dignity and a strong defense. The sooner you act, the more options remain available for your defense. Schedule your first consultation today by calling 919-891-8995 or by completing this online form.