Sex Offenses

Evidence showing a crime was committed doesn't prove a defendant's guilt. The state must tie the defendant with the alleged crime while satisfying every provision of the law. Criminal defense attorneys challenge prosecutors' claims to obtain a reduction or withdrawal...

Louisiana prosecutors are quick to pounce on individuals suspected of harming children. Allegations don't have to be proven before defendants accused of child sexual offenses suffer consequences, like a pre-trial loss of freedom or full-blown media attention. An...

When you think of a sex offender, what do you see? Perhaps you think of someone who has raped an unwilling person, or you think of a person who is part of a child pornography ring. While doing these things can certainly be classified as sex offenses, there are also...

Prosecutors respond to intense social and media pressure to obtain convictions for certain Louisiana crimes. The public makes judgment calls and clamors for punishment, often as soon as a defendant is charged -- whether allegations are true or false. Not only...

Many Baton Rouge defendants focus on immediate hardships caused by criminal charges like the humiliation of an arrest, police questioning, bail conditions, family disruption, media attention and the prospect of going to trial. These are legitimate concerns defense...

Louisiana defendants face extremely harsh punishments for sex-related criminal convictions. Lengthy prison terms may be followed by life-long, mandatory registration with a sex offender registry. Public sentiments about sex crime drive prosecutors to push hard for...

Have you been accused of a sex crime in Louisiana? The feeling can be horrible, especially if you've been accused of something that you didn't do. Sometimes, something that was consented to can later be contested, and when you're at the center of the charge, it can...

Evidence is vital when a defendant's word is challenged by someone else's version of events. Only one account is true, but which person will a Louisiana court believe? Criminal defense attorneys work to undo the damage following a sex offense charge. A New Orleans...

As a teacher in Louisiana, you need to understand what is viewed as sexual conduct between an educator and student. Clearly, not all touching is sexual, and you shouldn't be held accountable for a child's imagination. Knowing what you are and aren't allowed to do can...

Sex crime charges can change your life forever, even before you're found guilty of a crime. The insinuation that you've done something wrong can be hard to overcome; your coworkers, family and friends may be directly affected by the situation and the stress it places...