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Sex & Violence
Sex Crimes
A sex
crime is when a person commits a sexual act that is considered illegal
according to the law. In Georgia, commonly committed sex crimes
include: rape, molestation, sexual abuse, statutory rape,
prostitution, pandering, lewd/lascivious conduct, indecent exposure,
sexual battery, and illegal internet pornography. If a person is
found guilty of committing a sex crime, he/she can be punished with a
variety of severe legal penalties, which may include:
- jail time
- fines
- probation
- community service
- mandatory
counseling
- enlistment on the
state sexual offender registry
Violent Crimes
A
violent crime is a criminal act in which the offender uses violence or
threatens to use violence as a means to an end. Violent crimes may or
may not/involve the use of a weapon and often lead to the bodily
injury of the victims involved. Frequently committed violent crimes
include: rape, sexual assault, armed robbery, domestic violence,
assault, battery, and murder. Once a person is convicted of a violent
crime, he/she may be punished with:
- jail time
- fines
- probation
- community service
- mandatory
counseling
A person’s criminal
sentence may be enhanced if he/she used a weapon while committing the
crime or if he/she caused great bodily harm to the victim.
Have
You Been Charged With A Sex Or Violent Crime In Gwinnett County?
If
you answered yes to this question, it is important that you speak with
a reliable Gwinnett County criminal defense attorney immediately. Due
to the long-term impact and severity of the legal consequences
involved, you need to do everything you can to avoid a sex crime or
violent crime conviction. The best thing you can do to fight your
criminal charges and reduce your chances of being convicted is to hire
an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
The
Law Office of Trip Collins, LLC has been helping clients throughout
Gwinnett, GA fight their sex crime and violent crime charges in court
for years. As an aggressive law firm, the Law Office of Trip Collins,
LLC are dedicated to obtaining the best possible outcome for each
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