Sex Offenses

Sex offenses have an especially negative aura to them. When an individual is accused of a sex-related offense such as molestation, rape or possession of Internet pornography, a stigma attaches to these charges that is not seen with other criminal offenses. The reputation, family and job prospects of the accused may be left in ruins by a sex crime allegation. It is, therefore, imperative that you hire an experienced and highly-aggressive criminal defense attorney to fight on your behalf.

If you’re facing a criminal sex offense in North Carolina, you will need the experience, knowledge and drive that only Patrick Roberts can provide. As his primary focus, criminal defense lawyer Patrick Roberts has extensive experience and a proven track record of success in handling even the most complex sex crime cases.

A Broad Range of Sex Crimes' Defense

Mr. Roberts is known nationally as an expert in the defense of sex crimes. For example, he was sought out as a contributor for the textbook "Building Your Defense Strategy" and wrote the chapter, "Strategies for Defending Internet Pornography Cases.” With decades of experience in defending individuals accused of committing sex-related crimes, Mr. Roberts has handled all types of sex-related cases, including those involving:

• sexual assault
• rape — including date rape, spousal rape, and acquaintance rape
• statutory rape — sex with a minor
• solicitation, pimping, pandering, prostitution
• molestation
• incest
• false allegations of sex crimes
• indecent exposure
• child or adult sexual abuse
• possession, distribution and production of Internet or child pornography
• other Internet sex crimes
• sexual harassment
• lewd/lascivious conduct
• sex offender registration issues

The accused may be an adult, a minor or even a child. Allegations of a sex-related offense may be made by a law enforcement agency, the state's Child Protective Services (CPS),  another social service agency, or by a private individual — whether an adult or minor. It's relatively easy for an individual to make an accusation, but the upheaval of the lives of the accused and his or her family may never be resolved.

Don’t Take Chances With Your Future: Act Soon

Because of the severe, life-changing penalties, it is essential to hire a highly-experienced defense attorney immediately. Even if you are simply under suspicion or investigation for a sex-related crime, the best thing you can do is consult an attorney who can help guide you through the legal process. Patrick Roberts, a former district attorney in North Carolina, is a very skilled and aggressive litigator with an established record of success as a defense attorney.

To Minimize the Negative Consequences

The potential consequences of a conviction for a sex offense (whether a misdemeanor or felony) are as undesirable as you might suspect, and may include one or more of the following:

• incarceration in a county jail or state prison
• lifelong registration as a sex offender, with possible limits on where you can live
• mandatory psychological treatment
• compounding of other charges (such as child abuse or sexual abuse)
• damage to one's personal relationships, damage to or loss of one's career, damage to one's reputation
• a great deal of stigma

Schedule a Confidential Consultation

If you're facing a sex offense charge or are under investigation, contact the Roberts Law Group, PLLC today to arrange a private consultation with Patrick Roberts. He will go through great lengths to investigate every shred of evidence in your case and will fight aggressively to defend your legal rights.