Any crime which involves a sexual activity or is in any way sex-related is considered a sex crime. People are arrested throughout the United States for sex crimes at an alarming rate, and in many cases innocent suspects have been arrested as the result of false allegations. A false allegation linking you to any type of sexual offense in South Carolina can be devastating, and may ruin your reputation, both personally and professionally. For example, a sex crime arrest may result in the end of relationships with friends and partners, loss of employment, and difficulty gaining or keeping child custody. if you are facing a sex crime charge in South Carolina, contact one of our skilled Columbia SC sex crime defense lawyers immediately.
Listed below are some sex crimes, which if you are convicted of in South Carolina will result in serious legal consequences:
- Aggravated sexual assault
- Forced or unlawful copulation
- Indecent exposure
- Internet pornography
- Lascivious conduct
- Lewd acts
- Molestation
- Pandering
- Pimping
- Pornography
- Rape
- Sex crimes upon an unconscious person
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual assault
- Sexual battery
- Sexual intercourse gained by threats or violence
- Sexual obscenity
- Solicitation
- Unlawful penetration or sodomy
- Violent sex crimes
Conviction of a sex crime will most likely be punishable with a harsh prison term, depending upon the particulars of the alleged crime. Across the United States, people who are convicted of sex crimes are considered "sex offenders" and must endure all of the negative connotations which accompany the label. You will be forced to register as a sex offender, thereby requiring you to obey various strict laws. Any violations of these rules will result in additional punishments. Depending upon where you live, your neighbors may be notified that a sex offender is living in the community, which may make your living arrangements very unpleasant.
As you can see, there is a lot at stake when you are facing any type of sex related crime. Contact Sanders & Nettles immediately so that your legal rights will be defended by aggressive and experienced South Carolina sex offense defense lawyers who have the skill to keep you out of jail or have your sentence reduced.