Sex Crimes

Spokane, Washington, Sexual Assault Charges Defense Lawyer

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Sex crimes with child victims, such as child sexual abuse, can mean heavy penalties and significant jail time. According to the 2005 Washington Sentencing Guidelines Commission Report, on average, sex offenders serve over twice as long in prison as others convicted of felonies. In addition, a conviction often requires mandatory registration on a sex offender's list that can affect where you live and work for years. If you have been charged with a sex crime, or think you may be charged, it is important that you hire a criminal defense lawyer who understands how the prosecution builds and presents its case against you.

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I am criminal defense lawyer Gerald Smith of the Law Offices of Gerald R. Smith in Spokane, Washington. I am dedicated to providing effective defense representation for people charged with crimes in federal and state jurisdictions throughout the State of Washington. Many criminal defense attorneys won't defend clients charged with sex crimes with child victims because they are afraid of their reputation in the community. I believe that it is not my job to judge you, or the nature of the crime you are charged with. After over forty years of social service work, I entered law school in 1986 with a deep and unshakable belief that the law is for everyone.

I can help you if you have been charged with sex crimes such as:

• Rape, date rape
• Child abuse
• Internet child pornography
• Sexual assault, battery
• Prostitution, solicitation

I use every constitutional means to protect your future

My job is to ensure that you receive all of the rights, due process, and equal protection under the law that you are entitled to. My defense strategy is always to strive to get your sex charges dismissed for lack of legally collected evidence, or reduced to a charge that will avoid the most serious of penalties.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, it is important to hire a competent attorney who knows how to provide an effective defense case. Contact my offices in Spokane right away for a no cost consultation about how I can help.