Sexual Assault Defense Attorney
Henderson Sex Crime Defense Lawyer
Sex crime cases are different than any other type of case. Public opinion of such crimes is harsh: In the public eye, you are essentially presumed guilty until proven innocent.
Recently in Nevada (and all across the nation), penalties for sexual assault and other sex crimes have escalated. The punishments for certain sex crimes are as harsh or harsher than those for murder. The need for aggressive criminal defense has never been greater.
Attorney Michael I. Gowdey has more than 18 years of experience defending people charged with sex offenses. He has defended clients in some of the most high profile sex cases in Nevada. To schedule a free consultation at our firm, contact our Sex Crime Defense Lawyers via email or call 702-997-9419.
Sexual Assault
The state of Nevada defines sexual assault as "penetration of the victim, however slight". This involves oral, vaginal, or anal penetration. Our firm defends people charged with various sex crimes:
- Sex assault
- Sex assault with a minor under 16
- Sex assault with a minor under 14
We also defend individuals charged with other sex crimes involving minors: lewdness with a minor under 14, solicitation of a minor for purpose of prostitution, and statutory sexual seduction. If an individual has consensual sex with a minor under the age of 14, the crime is generally considered statutory sexual seduction and not sexual assault, though it will be charged as such.
Sex crimes against minors, and sex crimes in general are prosecuted vigorously by the Clark County district attorney's office Special Victims Unit. These prosecutors are some of the toughest and most difficult in the country. Any person charged with a sex crime in Nevada needs a tough attorney who is experienced in defending clients against such serious charges. An individual who is convicted of a sex crime can face years or a lifetime in prison, especially if the crime is involving a minor under the age of 14.
Date / Acquaintance Rape
The availability of free alcohol in many Las Vegas establishments, as well as the 24 hour party atmosphere, contributes to a high occurrence of date / acquaintance rape accusations. However, when inhibitions are lowered by alcohol consumption, consent often becomes a matter of "he said" vs. "she said". Consent is an absolute defense to sexual assault. We will aggressively advocate that important fact if it is relevant in your case.
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To speak to a sexual assault and lewdness defense lawyer in a free consultation, contact our Las Vegas Defense Law Firm today online.