Delaware Sex Crimes Attorney

Sex crimes are some of the most serious and emotionally charged crimes a person can face. A sex crime conviction carries the possibility of jail time, substantial fines, and being required to register as a sex offender. The mere allegation that you committed a sex crime can tarnish your reputation, cost you your livelihood, and cause irreparable damage to personal and professional relationships.

With so much on the line, you need an experienced sex crimes attorney on your side. The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman provides thoughtful advice and aggressive legal representation to people charged with sex crimes in Delaware. Attorney Brian Chapman has over 20 years of experience practicing criminal law, including years serving as a Deputy Attorney for the State of Delaware. He can answer your questions, explain and help you evaluate your options, and mount a vigorous defense to ensure your rights and your reputation are protected and that you achieve an optimal outcome in your sex crime case.

To put his experience to work for you, contact the Law Office of Brian J. Chapman today.

Your Defense Against Delaware Sex Crime Charges

Defending against sex crime charges is a complex undertaking that should only be attempted with assistance from a skilled and experienced sex crime attorney. Delaware sex crimes cover many criminal offenses. The punishment you could face varies depending on the nature and severity of the crime, your criminal record, and the age of the alleged victim.

Criminal defense attorney Brian Chapman represents people charged with the following sex crimes in Delaware:

• Unlawful Sexual Contact
• Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
• Lewdness
• Indecent exposure
• Sexual Harassment
• Continuous Sexual Abuse of child
• Sexual contact with an animal
• Rape
• Sexual extortion
• The abuse of a child in which sexual contact is involved
• Soliciting a child for sexual gains
• Exploiting a child for sexual purposes
• Any dangerous crime against a child, including trafficking
• Owning or dealing in child pornography
• Violating personal privacies such as observing, recording, or photographing an unclothed individual who is unaware of the fact that they are being viewed.
• Promoting the prostitution of an individual of any age
• Kidnapping, with or without the result of bodily harm
• Buying, selling, or trading human beings of any age

Penalties for a Delaware Sex Crime

All Delaware sex crimes can be charged as a felony. Some can be reduced to a misdemeanor. When charged as a felony, a conviction for a Delaware sex crime can carry a sentence of 2 to 25 years in prison. The court can also impose fines and require rehabilitation treatment. In most cases, someone convicted of a sex crime in Delaware will be required to register as a sex offender in the Sex Crimes Database, which means their conviction will become a matter of public record.

Delaware classifies sex offenders on tiers based on the projected risk a sex offender poses to society. Courts use assessments to evaluate how successfully the offender will likely be able to reintegrate into society and to determine the sex offender’s tier level. A sex offender’s tier level is typically determined by the nature of the offense and the risk assessment.

Regardless of tier level, sex offenders must serve a probationary period, which includes registering any address and employment changes and attending meetings with a parole officer.

Why Choose Delaware Sex Crimes Attorney Brian J. Chapman

Successfully defending against Delaware sex crime charges requires a thoughtful and multi-faceted approach. The Law Office of Brian J. Chapman is well-equipped and prepared to defend people against the most serious sex crime charges. A successful sex crime defense will challenge the allegations against you and protect your rights and reputation, not just in a court of law, but also in the court of public opinion.

Common defenses to Delaware sex crime charges include:

• Challenging the reliability and motivations of the accuser and any witnesses
• Exploring the facts and circumstances of witness interviews and whether the questioning was misleading
• Revealing cases of mistaken identity
• Challenging faulty forensic testing methods or conclusions
• Exposing witness, police, and prosecutorial bias
• Holding the prosecution to the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt
• Identifying violations of the defendant’s constitutional rights