While sex offenses are extremely serious, there are many potential defenses that a retained lawyer could apply to a particular case. A strong legal defense could result in a reduction or even an outright dismissal of the charges.
Every case is different, but the following strategies may be effective in fighting against sex crime charges: presenting reasonable doubt to the jury; pleading the affirmative defense of consent; cross-examining the state’s witnesses; attacking credibility of any witness; filing a suppression motion to exclude certain evidence; challenging the investigative procedure of law enforcement.