Canton, Ohio, Sex Crime Attorney
Many people who are arrested for sex crimes such as public indecency or soliciting are embarrassed and quickly plead guilty or no-contest with the hopes of making the charges go away. However, the charges won't go away. Any misdemeanor or felony sex crime conviction will result in a lifelong criminal record, which can have a devastating effect on your life. If you plead guilty to a sex crime that is subject to sex offender registration, you will carry that label forever.
I'm Michael Boske, a criminal defense lawyer in Canton, Ohio. One of the biggest effects of a criminal conviction can be in the area of employment. It's difficult enough to get a good job when you have a clean record. If you have any criminal conviction, particularly a conviction for a sex crime, finding a good job can be almost impossible. Employers, landlords, colleges, insurance companies and banks routinely conduct criminal background checks, and a sex crime conviction can make it hard for you to lead a normal life.
Because of the potential consequences, you should never plead guilty or no contest to a sex crime without the advice of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. I offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. I represent clients in all types of sex crimes, including:
- Internet sex crimes such as child pornography and chat room offenses
- Rape or sexual assault
- Statutory rape
- Solicitation of a minor
- Molestation
- Lewd conduct and public indecency
- Gross sexual imposition (GSI)
- Sexual battery
Many sex crimes are related to the use of the Internet. People in chat rooms are lulled into a false sense of security because chat room encounters seem anonymous. However, due to forensic evidence that can be collected from your computer, Internet sex crimes are neither secure nor anonymous. In Ohio, it is illegal to even discuss meeting someone who is or claims to be underage. You do not actually have to follow up and meet the person to be charged with a crime.
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For a free initial consultation about your sex crime case, contact lawyer Michael Boske in Canton, Ohio.
