DEFENSE ATTORNEY FOR SEX CRIMES INVOLVING CHILDREN IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

The Age of the Child is Critical

The criminal statutes in Arizona defining sexual crimes against minors consist of two types:  those involving children between ages 15 and 18 and those involving children under 15.  While the penalties for the former are serious, any crimes against children under 15 are called Dangerous Crimes Against Children and carry extremely long prison sentences.

Sex Crimes Under Arizona Law

Crimes listed in Chapter XIV of the Arizona Criminal Code include:

• Sexual conduct with a minor

• Sexual molestation

• Sexual abuse

• Indecent exposure

• Continuous sexual abuse of a child

• Public sexual indecency

• Sexual assault (rape)

Prison Sentences for Child Sex Crimes

These prison sentences are mandatory upon conviction and the sentences must be served in their entirety – meaning there are no early release provisions.  Furthermore, any crime designated a Dangerous Crime Against Children carries the possibility of lifetime sex offender probation should the prosecutor decide to make the crime probation available in a plea agreement.  Finally, all sex crimes require lifetime sex offender registration.

You Need a Lawyer Who Knows How to Defend Child Sex Crimes

These crimes are so serious and so difficult to defend it is essential the individual under investigation immediately contact an attorney who understands both the law and the politics of these cases.  Richard L. Lougee is a Tucson Criminal Defense Lawyer who has been defending these cases for 40 years and will fight for you.