Destin Sex Crimes / Child Abuse Lawyers
While every case that the court hears is important in some way, when a crime is committed against a child it can be exceptionally complex. Every person that appears in court has constitutional rights, but that does not stop most people from making assumptions when there is a child that has been hurt. No one knows how delicate this situation is more than ASG Legal, and we are willing to put our years of experience and knowledge on the line to represent you. If you have been charged with a crime against a child in Okaloosa County or Northwest Florida, we will do everything we can to make sure you have a fair and just experience in court.
Contact one of our experienced attorneys:
Timothy W. Shaw
Michael Flowers
Representation of Sex Offender Charges
If you have been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a minor, you have a long road ahead of you. A charge as severe as this one means that you will need a Destin sex offender attorney that is an expert in laws involving sex crimes. If you are represented by someone who is inexperienced, it might be the costliest decision of your life. You need to make sure you find someone that will hear you out and will have your best interests in mind when you are looking for Destin sex offender lawyers, or anywhere in Northwest Florida for that matter. In cases where you have been wrongly accused, it is vital that your lawyer can show your innocence because people will have a natural proclivity in thinking you are guilty once they hear the charges against you. If you have been found guilty or are looking for a plea, an experienced Destin sex crimes lawyer can help make sure you are treated fairly. Being accused of a terrible crime such as this brings with it feelings of confusion, anger, fear, and a confusion of how you ended up in this place. The Destin sex crimes attorneys at ASG have litigated in a number of cases like these and will prepare you for the trial that lays ahead of you. An inexperienced lawyer might not be able to keep you level-headed, giving off a negative persona to those in the court.
Pre-Trial Expectations
People in Okaloosa County have retained the services of our Destin, Northwest Florida sex crime lawyers for a number of charges. These include:
Rape and Sexual Battery
Child Pornography
Child Molestation
Indecent Exposure
And More
If you are convicted of one of these charges, you can expect a heavy penalty to go along with it, if you are represented by a Destin sex crimes attorney that is not fully committed to you and your case.
However, if you are accused of one of these crimes, but not yet charged, you need to contact a lawyer that has years of experience immediately. Once you have been placed into custody, anything that you say will be used against you in court, so make sure you contact a lawyer quickly. When it comes to crimes like these, the things that you say without your lawyer present could go a long way toward whether you are found guilty or not. An experienced Destin sex crime attorney can also make sure you are given a fair sentence if a conviction does happen. Chances are you might be able to stay out of prison, and possibly even the sex offender registry, with the help of a knowledgeable attorney.
Cases of Child Abuse and Neglect
Unfortunately, we have seen more than just crimes of a sexual nature against children in Okaloosa County and throughout Northwest Florida. If any charge of abuse or neglect has been levied against you, it will carry with it the same negative feeling that a sex crime does, and will follow you forever. The Destin child abuse attorneys at ASG have handled abuse and neglect cases for many years too. If you are facing false child abuse or neglect accusation against you, the trial can go much better for you with an experienced Destin child abuse lawyer representing you. There is no question in the severity of these charges, and no one understands that better than Destin child abuse lawyers. However, it is important to know that a child’s welfare is also on the line during these proceedings. ASG’s goal is to make sure the child in question does not face any more damage than they already have, while still representing you fairly. Typically, the child and adult are related when it comes to charges of abuse or neglect, and even if they are false, making sure the child is in a good state is vitally important. Get your life back in your own hands with a Destin child abuse attorney at ASG Legal. Contact us today.