Commerce Sex Crime Lawyers

Being charged with a sexual offense can tarnish an otherwise pristine reputation. If that isn’t enough, a conviction generally comes with jail time, fines, and having your name placed on the state sex offender registry. After serving your sentence, the long-term consequences you face will make you wish that you obtained experienced counsel to defend your interests right from the start.

Types of Sex Crimes We Defend

Defending a sex crime requires perseverance, knowledge, and skill, all things you will find when hiring the criminal defense lawyers at Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland. Our Commerce sex crime defense lawyers have been representing clients accused of sex crimes for over 30 years with great success. If you are under investigation for a sexual offense, give our firm a call. We have experience assisting clients in the following matters:

• Sexual assault
• Sexual battery
• Rape 
• Sodomy 
• Child molestation 
• Solicitation of a minor
• Prostitution
• Public indecency

The Collateral Consequences of a Sex Crime

If convicted, you may face the following collateral consequences:

Trouble Securing Employment

Employers often conduct background checks on job candidates, retrieving their educational history, places of work, and criminal record (if applicable). Understandably, many employers hesitate to hire a person with a criminal history.

Trouble Finding Suitable Housing

Landlords typically conduct background checks on prospective tenants, making it difficult for a former convict to access decent housing. Unfortunately, fair housing laws protect individuals based on race, color, and national origin, not those with a criminal history. Currently, Georgia has no laws protecting tenants with a criminal record.

Permanent Stigma

If you are convicted of a sexual offense, you will be required to register on the sex offender registry. Depending on the type of offense, you may be required to register for 10 years or life. If you are classified as a dangerous sexual predator, you will have a lifetime registration. The stigma of having your name on the registry can affect your personal and professional relationships, even causing your neighbors to ostracize you. If you want your listing removed, our legal team can determine your eligibility and help you. 

Combating a Sex Crime Charge

A sex crime can cause your once-good name to be dragged through the mud. Even if the accusation against you has been falsified, it is still up to you to defend your honor. At Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland, our legal team harnesses their skills to provide a unique defense to each client that works through the door. A sex crime charge does not automatically make you guilty. We believe everybody deserves skilled representation, which we strive for each time we enter the courtroom.

Contact Our Commerce Sex Crime Lawyers Today

If you have been accused of a sexual offense, dedicated counsel is just a phone call away. At Banks, Stubbs, & McFarland, our Commerce sex crime lawyers understand that your reputation and future are at stake. The best step you can take following an arrest or charge is to hire a firm with a proven success record. To learn what we can do for you, contact us online or by calling (770) 887-1209.