Sex Offenses

Salt Lake City Sex Crimes Lawyer

If you’re facing a criminal charge for a sex crime, our sex offense attorney in Utah knows you will inevitably face many challenges. Although the U.S. Constitution says that a person is innocent until proven guilty, in sexually related crimes like sexual assault or sexual contact with a minor, it’s an uphill battle to overcome the public’s knee-jerk reaction.

This is not just a court case. This is your life — and it’s our fight.

At the Salt Lake City law office of Rasmussen & Miner, we believe in the U.S. Constitution and we work hard to protect your rights. Call (801)363-8500 or contact our law office to schedule a free initial consultation. Our phones are answered 24/7 and we make jail visits.

Criminal Defense in Sex Offense Cases

Our law firm defends people charged with the following sex crimes:

• Lewdness and public indecency
• Lewdness in presence of a child
• Unlawful sexual contact with 16- or 17-year-old
• Rape or date rape
• Sodomy
• Sexual exploitation of a minor
• Sexual assault
• Sexual abuse of children
• Online solicitation
• Possession of child pornography

A Strategic Defense

Each case is assessed by two criminal defense lawyers. They review the case separately and then join together to identify the strengths and weaknesses and develop a sex crimes defense strategy to achieve the desired outcome, whether that’s an acquittal, dismissal, or a compromise to a lesser charge. Our years of trial experience are evident in our track record of results.

Sex Offender Registry

The stakes are high with any sex crimes case. A criminal conviction will mean time in prison, as well as a lifetime on the sex offender registry. Contact an attorney as soon as you suspect you are being investigated or as soon as possible after you’ve been arrested. Early intervention by a lawyer can sometimes make a big difference in the outcome of a case.

Salt Lake City / Provo Sex Crime Defense Lawyer

When you are being charged with a sex offense crime, you need the help of a sex offense attorney Utah has to offer from Rasmussen & Miner. Being charged with a sex offense is one of the more serious criminal charges a person may have facing them and when this is the case, you should not expect that you could defend yourself in court. Even if things are a simple misunderstanding, telling the police your side of the story does not mean you will get your charges dropped. When you are facing something as serious as a sex crime, you want to ensure you have the Utah sex offense attorney you can trust on your side. We understand the repercussions of being convicted of a sex crime and know that they can ruin your life. For more information on how we can help you, please give us a call now.

Common Questions Regarding Sex Offense Crimes

We know that you may have many questions when it comes to what could happen if you are convicted and what the court process may look like. Below, we have some frequently asked questions our clients ask us and we are happy to answer more questions you may have.

I’m being wrongly accused when the other person consented. Now what?

Consent can absolutely be a defense that your Utah sex offense attorney can use. However, this will depend entirely on the circumstances surrounding your case. In certain circumstances, consent could not be used as a defense because some people may not be able to give their consent. Some of the most common examples would be:

• The person was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time.
• The person was unconscious
• The person is mentally disabled
• The person is a minor

I’m innocent and I just want to explain my side of the story. Can I tell the police what happened?

Our sex offense attorney in Utah understands that when an innocent person is accused of a crime, they want to shout their innocence from the rooftops. Certainly, if they explain what happened everything would just be a big misunderstanding and you can go home, right? Unfortunately, this is not the case and we recommend you say nothing but what you have to. When a police officer is talking with you, you can give your name and basic information but you should ask for your Utah sex offense attorney immediately and wait until they arrive. A police officer can and will use your own words against you.

Contact Us

If you have questions we would be happy to meet with you for a free initial consultation. We make jail visits. Contact Rasmussen & Miner, a sex offense attorney in Utah you can trust.