Sex Crimes

Cleveland Sex Crimes Lawyer

The accusation of sex crimes brings more than the threat of prison. That can be scary enough for defendants, but these types of allegations often result in defendants suffering premature judgment from their communities, neighbors, and perhaps even their own families. They need an attorney who will have their back and who knows how to win at trial. Brockler Law is a place where they can find just that kind of attorney.

Our Cleveland sex crimes lawyer has a strong record of success. Call today at (216) 350-1819 or reach out here online to set up a free consultation. Se habla español.

The Penalties for Sex Crimes in Ohio

Sex crimes, broadly defined, cover rape and sexual battery. Rape is when intercourse is alleged to have occurred without consent or through the use of force and coercion. Sexual battery is when the defendant is alleged to have taken unfair advantage of the victim in some way.

The penalties vary depending on the severity of the allegation and the prior record of the defendant. Here is a general overview of what defendants can face if convicted:

The gravity of rape allegations has led the state of Ohio to make all charges a 1st-degree felony. The standard sentence will be anywhere from 3-11 years behind bars. A prior record can potentially add 10 years to the sentence. Furthermore, if the victim was younger than 13 years old, a judge must hand down at least 10 years in prison.
Sexual battery covers a wide range of allegations and may end up classified as either a 2nd-degree or 3rd-degree felony. The minimum sentence for 3rd-degree charges is nine months of jail time. At the other end of the spectrum, the maximum penalty for 2nd-degree sexual battery is eight years behind bars. Where each sentence ends up will depend on the nature of the crime and the record of the defendant.

Of course, the ideal scenario is no conviction at all. To that end, Brockler Law enjoys a 95 percent success rate with our clients going back to 2013.

The Ohio Sex Registry

Even after serving their time, a convicted defendant still faces life as a registered sex offender. The Ohio Sex Registry requires that convicted offenders register with the county sheriff within three days of taking up residence. Depending on what charges the conviction was for, they may have to stay on the Registry as long as 15 years.

The consequences of being on the Registry can be significant. Every time the defendant goes to apply for a job or for housing, that record will show up on a background check. The information is accessible to the public, meaning their new neighbors are able to find out about the past. All of this can make building a new life very difficult.

Get the legal defense you deserve by calling our Cleveland sex crimes attorney at (216) 350-1819.

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Sex Crimes Defense Strategies

The legal defense we employ will depend on the specific circumstances of each case, but there are some general strategies that have broad application.

Did the alleged sex act even occur? Prosecutors can produce DNA, which can establish that the act did indeed happen. But what if they are unable to do that? Is there anything else that would place the defendant at the scene of the alleged crime? We make the D.A.’s office prove all that and more.

Even if it’s proven that the act did occur, was it actually consensual? These cases often involve putting one person’s word against the other. It’s important to emphasize that it’s the prosecuting attorney who must produce evidence that shows the act was coerced. Moreover, that evidence must be so compelling as to persuade twelve jurors that no other explanation other than the defendant’s guilt is even reasonable.

All of this is a high legal bar for prosecutors to meet. Our legal defense strategies will challenge them in every way we know why.

A Defense Lawyer Who Fights

Attorney Aaron Brockler knows how to dig into a case. He doesn’t ever simply take the word of the police or the D.A.’s office for anything. He does his own investigation and research. He challenges the presumptions of the prosecutors, and he understands what it takes to persuade a jury. That’s why he’s won 95 percent of his cases at Brockler Law. That impressive track record can’t guarantee a future result. But it can give a defendant confidence that they have a Cleveland sex crimes lawyer who knows what he’s doing and knows how to win.

Call Brockler Law today at (216) 350-1819 to discuss your case.

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