Sex Crime Attorney St. Louis, MO

Charges of criminal sexual conduct often arise from complicated circumstances where discerning what truly happened can be incredibly difficult. This makes it imperative that you have someone there to help ensure that your side of the story is heard and that your rights are fully protected at every stage of the process.

A sex crime conviction can have a very serious effect on the rest of your life. The penalties can include being thrown into jail and mandatory sex offender registration. Living as a registered sex offender can adversely affect every aspect of your life.

The state will dictate where you can and cannot live, who you can work for, and where you can go, among numerous other facets of your life. Our sex crime attorney team looks beyond the State’s case and uncover all flaws and errors that routinely occur in these cases.

Dedicated Legal Representation Since 1937

At Richard H. Sindel, Inc., we have decades of criminal defense experience that allows us to craft truly exceptional defenses to the charges our clients are facing. Our St. Louis sex crime lawyers are committed to helping our clients fight criminal sexual conduct charges and the damage such charges can do to one’s reputation in the community, as well as to one’s personal and family relationships.

Allegations of sex crimes can be devastating for your job, family life, and reputation. We conduct thorough investigations into the facts of these sex crime cases. We are often able to uncover evidence that can act as the foundation of a highly effective defense.

Experienced Defense Against Criminal Sexual Charges

Partner Richard Sindel’s experience in criminal defense has taken him to a number of states around the country, where his ability to build a strong defense has been recognized and acclaimed. Part of his reputation for exceptional criminal defense work stems from having won reversals for his clients in multiple appearances before the United States Supreme Court.

Our firm vigorously defends the rights of all those accused of a sex crime, including those facing such charges related to:

• Child pornography and the distribution of child pornography
• Solicitation of a minor
• Sexual conduct with a minor
• Sexual assault including rape and statutory rape
• Promoting prostitution
• DNA evidence
• Human trafficking
• Internet sex crimes
• Registration As A Sex Offender

Common Questions About Sex Crime Charges And Convictions

For more than 75 years, Richard H. Sindel, Inc., has successfully protected the rights and freedoms of many clients in the St. Louis area and throughout the state. If you face sex crime charges or are under investigation for an alleged crime, seek legal representation and let us answer your legal questions. Our experienced sex crime lawyers can give you judgment-free advice.

What is the age of consent?

Illicit sexual misconduct with a minor may involve:

• Indecent exposure
• Rape
• Statutory rape
• Sexting
• Sexual Assault

In Missouri, the age of consent is 17. An adult who engages in sexual activity with an alleged victim who is under the age of 17 can face charges of statutory rape, statutory sodomy, or child molestation.

What type of information is included in sex offender registration?

Registered sex offenders are required by law to provide very personal information, including their names, addresses, and photographs. When a registered sex offender moves, he or she must provide his or her change of address to law enforcement, which will be updated on the public registry.

This information is made available to the public. Because everyone who must register as a sex offender loses a significant degree of privacy, it is important to get a strong legal defense if you are charged with a sex crime.

Are there valid defenses to internet sex crime charges?

It is vital to use effective defense strategies when facing internet sex crimes, including:

• Viewing child pornography
• Trading child pornography
• Solicitation of a minor
• Sexting
• Luring or traveling to meet a minor
• Promoting or paying for prostitution

Charges can arise from sexual activity taking place in online chat rooms or in formats such as photos, videos, and downloads. However, online activity can happen under your identity or on your computer without your knowledge.

Additionally, adults may engage in online activity with others who are assumed to be consenting adults. An alleged victim can easily lie about their age or other information. In these sex crime cases, your criminal defense lawyer can help you argue that you did not know you would commit a crime beforehand.

If I am found not guilty of a sex crime, will it still be on my criminal record?

Sex crime cases, particularly sex crimes involving children, carry a heavy amount of social stigma. For those who have been wrongly accused of child molestation or another sex crime involving a child, the stigma can affect them for years.

If you were found not guilty of committing a sex crime, talk with our experienced attorneys about expunging or sealing your criminal record. It may be possible to have your arrest record erased or made inaccessible to the public. When someone runs a background check on you, the expunged crime will no longer be visible.

Contact a St. Louis Sex Crime Attorney Today

Sexual assault charges can be more damaging to your life than any other type of criminal charge. If you are facing a sex crime charge, you cannot afford to take any chances with your defense. Turn to the experienced and skilled attorneys of Richard H. Sindel, Inc., for representation and answers to any questions about the legal process you have.

To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our St. Louis Sex Crimes Attorneys, call 314-721-7113 contact us online. They will vigorously defend you or your family using intelligence, diligence, and imagination.