Reasons Why Hiring an Attorney Early in the Process of Sex Crime Case

Hiring an attorney early in a Criminal Sexual Conduct case is important because in most sex crimes cases, police will try to interview the accused person. In this interview, the investigator will ask questions that can be designed to elicit incriminating responses. Even though the person may be innocent of a sex crime, that person may give an answer that can incriminate him or her. One should NEVER speak to the police about a criminal situation, Especially a criminal sexual conduct crime, without an attorney because an attorney can spot these issues in the interview and advise innocent clients not to respond.


Practically speaking, hiring an attorney early in the case means being able to access the documentation and discovery with ease, being able to have your questions answered, having a skilled advocate with experience negotiating your matter with the Attorney, and having someone there who can advise you on the appropriate pace for litigating the case. For example, if you were charged with a felony case and you were out of custody, there would be little reason to speed the case along if it is going to result in the client going in to custody – keeping the client out of custody is a common goal and sometimes aging the case may be appropriate. Having an attorney who can help you determine how fast or slow a case should go is valuable.


Certainly, it is common for an individual facing criminal sexual charges to become upset or frustrated as well as want to share their story to the officers. Always remember that anything you told to the police authorities can be utilized as an evidence against you in the court, hurting instead of helping your case. The early sexual assault lawyer’s intervention will allow you to be briefed about your situation confidently. Also, the attorney takes over the necessary communication with the prosecution as well as the court.


Call a dedicated attorney right away to start working on your defense.

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