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Sex Crimes

Aggressive Defense Against Your Sex Crime Charge in Massachusetts

If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime in the Boston area, you are likely experiencing a range of emotions, from fear and confusion, to anger and outrage. Being accused of a sex crime is a very serious matter that has the potential for lifelong consequences. Along with a possible lengthy prison sentence, hefty fees, and a criminal record, sex offenses carry the additional burden of requiring registration as a sex offender. A sex offense conviction will have severe consequences on your life, employment, and even basic civil rights.

It is absolutely critical that you retain the representation of a skilled Boston sex crimes attorney. Your future depends upon it. Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer Stephen Neyman will zealously and aggressively defend you against your sex crime charge. At the Law Offices of Stephen Neyman, P.C., we are fully prepared to handle your sex crime case. As a leading Boston criminal defense law firm, we can provide you with the direction and legal counsel you need to fight your misdemeanor or felony sex crime charges.

Important Tips for Those Accused of a Sex Crime

If you have been accused of a sex crime, you are likely stressed and confused. To this end, we have prepared the following list of tips to help you protect your legal rights:

  1. Do not talk to the police — at least until you have consulted with a knowledgeable Boston sex crimes attorney. Whatever statements you make now, which might be influenced by the stress of being accused of a crime, can and will impact your case. The police do not have your best interests at heart and are merely trying to booster the case against you. Do not speak with the police unless it is at the recommendation of your defense attorney.
  2. Do not speak to anyone about the charges — it would be wise to take it a step further—do not discuss the sex crime allegations or circumstances surrounding it with anyone besides your defense attorney. Police investigators will interview those close to you in an effort to gather evidence against you. It is best not to make any statements concerning the allegations because it could harm your case.
  3. Immediately retain a skilled criminal defense attorney — as soon as you have been charged with a sex crime, or even when you suspect you may be, it is crucial that you immediately retain the assistance of an experienced sex crimes attorney. Once you have been charged, proceedings against you will move quickly and aggressively. The Commonwealth is notoriously tough on sex crimes. By retaining a skilled criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, you are giving yourself the best chance at mounting a successful defense. A criminal defense attorney will immediately set out interviewing those involved in the incident, subpoena crucial evidence, and challenge any violations that occurred to your rights. These steps taken at an early stage of the proceedings can make the difference between an acquittal and a conviction. Do not gamble with your future.
  4. Educate yourself and begin preparing your defense — educate yourself on the charge or charges against you and the possible penalties you face. Research potential defense attorneys thoroughly and only go with an experienced local sex crimes attorney. With the assistance of the attorney you select, begin gathering crucial documents and identifying witnesses who may help your defense. Consider what experts might aid your defense, and what psychological testing could assist you. Early preparation is key to your defense.
  5. Realize the seriousness of the charges — all too often, individuals charged with sex crimes might feel that because they are innocent, there is no possibility of conviction; or think that the prosecution has no case, so there is no need to worry. This kind of attitude can result in conviction. The reality is that innocent people are convicted of sex crimes at alarming rates. In fact, one study examining old sexual assault convictions cleared by new DNA evidence found that between 8 and 15% of convicted offenders were actually innocent. Further, you cannot predict the strength of the prosecution’s case. You never know what witnesses may be located last minute or evidence overturned. A sex offense charge is always a serious matter. It should never be taken lightly. Your best defense will always be retaining an experienced, aggressive sex crimes attorney as soon as possible.
Possible Defenses Against a Sex Crime Charge

Your skilled criminal defense attorney will examine the facts of your case and select the best defense for your particular circumstances. The following is a list of the most common defenses against sex crime charges:

  1. Reveal the accuser’s illicit motive — one possible defense is to uncover the illicit motivation behind the accuser’s claims. This may include a failed relationship, an attempt to cover up guilt after consensual sex, divorce or custody disputes, manipulation of children, etc. A skilled defense attorney will thoroughly investigate your case and uncover whether the accuser has an illicit motive.
  2. Challenge the evidence — this can include attempts to suppress the evidence because it was wrongly obtained or contaminated, or the hiring of outside experts to examine the evidence. Challenges to the physical evidence against you can prove crucial to your defense, as police officers must comply with stringent standards for the collection and preservation of evidence that often they fail to follow. An experienced criminal defense attorney will know what motions to suppress evidence should be filed and what evidence should be tested by an outside expert.
  3. Expose tainted testimony — this defense is particularly suited for child abuse allegations. Children are highly susceptible to biased or suggestive interviewing. A child’s testimony can become tainted if the child has been exposed to this corrosive type of interviewing. A skilled criminal defense attorney will uncover potential tainted testimony and seek to exclude it.
The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman Will Aggressively Defend Against Your Sex Crime Charge

The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman has over twenty years experience defending clients like you against all variety of sex crimes. Stephen Neyman understands the seriousness of your sex crime charge and will begin mounting your defense immediately. After the initial client interview, our legal team and our investigative team will work tirelessly to expose the flaws in the district attorney’s case. When necessary, we interview all persons who are able to expose the illicit motive of the accuser. We look closely into suspect police investigative practices to make sure our client’s rights were not violated. When they are, we challenge these practices before a judge and, if necessary a jury. We will do whatever is required to prove our client’s innocence. Call The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman today at 617-263-6800 to schedule your initial consultation.

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Case Results » Sex Crimes
  • Rape and Indecent Assault and Battery Charges Against Pub Owner Dismissed

    The defendant owns a pub in southeastern Massachusetts. He is a well known, extremely successful business owner. Last year he was arrested and charged with rape under G.L. c. 265 section 22 and indecent assault and battery on a person under the age of 14, G.L. c. 265 section 13H. The victim in this case alleged that after a night of drinking with the defendant and friends, she was too drunk to drive. She asked the defendant to drive her home in her car. Instead of taking her home he drove into a secluded wooded area and raped her and indecently assaulted her. Our investigation revealed that she had in fact boasted to friends she was going to have sex with our client, that she was not drunk as she had claimed and that her story was decimated by eyewitness accounts. As a result, we were able to get the case dismissed. 

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  • Charges of Indecent Assault and Battery to be Dismissed

    Earlier this year our client and his girlfriend were playing a board game that had sexual objectives. The woman's sixteen year old daughter joined the game. The girlfriend left the room for a few minutes. During that time it is alleged that our client removed the daughter's shirt and bra and inappropriately touched her breasts. The mother found out and the police were called. Our client was charged with indecent assault and battery, G.L. c. 265 section 13H. We had a forensic psychologist evaluate our client. Her findings were favorable and indicated that our client was not a risk to the public as a sexual predator. Over the objection of the district attorney's office, the judge agreed to continue the case without a finding CWOF. The case will be dismissed once our client successfully completes the required probationary period. 

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  • Charges of Indecent Assault and Battery and Assault and Battery Against Uber Driver Dismissed

    Our client is an Uber driver with an impeccable record. In May of this year he was in a restaurant having dinner. He was approached by a woman who recognized him as someone who had driven her around in the past. Instead of calling an uber, the woman asked him if he could drive her home after he ate. Apparently she was not having luck with local Ubers at that time. Our client agreed. The woman claimed that during the ride, our client placed his hand down her pants touching her private area. She also claimed that when she resisted our client hit her. He was charged with indecent assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13H and assault and battery under G.L. c. 265 section 13A. Today, Attorney had all charges dismissed. 

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