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Sex Crimes are some of the most notorious crimes with which you can be charged. The penalties are severe. Conviction often leads to lengthy prison sentences as well as sex offender registration. Just being charged with a sex crime can be devastating. The Sex Crime Attorneys at Stiefvater Law understand that just being charged with a sex crime can destroy a family, ruin a career, as well as many other unfortunate consequences. We can help. Let's talk.
Sex Crimes and Punishments
There are many different crimes that are considered sex crimes. Our Sex Crime Lawyers are experienced in defending all sex crimes. These include:
Internet Sex Crimes
Title IX Actions
Voyeurism
Rape
Child Pornography
Social Media Sex Crimes
Solicitation
The degree of the crime is often fact dependent. Most sex crime charges range from third degree misdemeanor (M3) to first degree felony (F1).
Besides the potential prison sentence, conviction of a sex crime will require mandatory Sex Offender Registration. There are three tiers of Sex Offender Registration. Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III.
For example, if you are convicted of an offense that requires:
Tier III Sex Offender Registration Individuals in Tier III must register every 90 days for their entire lives.
Contact a Sex Crime Defense Attorney in Hartford today to understand the penalties you are facing and to find out what we can do for you.
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The Hartford Sex Crime Defense Lawyers at Stiefvater Law, LLC will develop an effective legal team for your defense. Sex crimes are often charged with little or no evidence. If you are under investigation for a sex crime or have been charged – DO NOT provide a statement to law enforcement. They are not on your side. We will stand strong with you throughout the process and tell your side of the story. Let’s talk.
The potential prison sentence and fine depends on the degree of the offense for which you have been convicted. If you are convicted of a sex offense, besides registering as a sex offender, if you are convicted of a:
First degree Misdemeanor then you face a maximum fine of $1000 and a jail sentence up to 180 days. First degree Felony then you face a maximum fine of $20,000 and prison up to and including life.
It should be noted that there are certain enhancements and specifications that will enhance the possible penalties and create mandatory prison sentences and additional time to be served.
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There are many sex crimes defined in the Ohio Revised Code. Each section has its own verbiage and definitions. For example:
Voyeurism
Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.08
(A) No person, for the purpose of sexually arousing or gratifying the person's self, shall commit trespass or otherwise surreptitiously invade the privacy of another, to spy or eavesdrop upon another.
(B) No person, for the purpose of sexually arousing or gratifying the person's self, shall commit trespass or otherwise surreptitiously invade the privacy of another to videotape, film, photograph, or otherwise record the other person in a state of nudity.
(C) No person, for the purpose of sexually arousing or gratifying the person's self, shall commit trespass or otherwise surreptitiously invade the privacy of another to videotape, film, photograph, otherwise record, or spy or eavesdrop upon the other person in a state of nudity if the other person is a minor.
(D) No person shall secretly or surreptitiously videotape, film, photograph, or otherwise record another person under or through the clothing being worn by that other person for the purpose of viewing the body of, or the undergarments worn by, that other person.
(E) (1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of voyeurism.
(2) A violation of division (A) of this section is a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(3) A violation of division (B) of this section is a misdemeanor of the second degree.
(4) A violation of division (D) of this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(5) A violation of division (C) of this section is a felony of the fifth degree.
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