Sex crimes are extremely serious that can result in long periods of incarceration, sex offender registration and restrictive terms of probation. Massachusetts sex crimes often go to trial as the seriousness of the consequences makes entering a plea agreement difficult.

As a Boston sex crimes attorney, Attorney DelSignore understands the defenses to these cases and the importance of early preparation for trial. Sex crimes in Boston require careful investigation and often require the hiring of an investigator to speak to witnesses.

The reason investigation is important is because the critical moment in the trial will be the cross examination of the complaining witness. For the cross examination to be most effective, a Massachusetts criminal lawyer needs as much information as possible about the complaining witness. In Boston sex crimes, I would consider hiring an investigator and investigate the possibility of filing a motion for records pertaining to the complaining witness. These records are often difficult to obtain and require the court to conduct what is known as a Dwyer hearing. Click here to read more about investigation in Massachusetts Sex Crimes.

As a Boston sex crimes attorney, sex crimes require careful preparation for trial, through developing a theory of defense. At trial, the jury will want an answer to the question, why is the victim saying this if it is not true. Accordingly, sex crimes require extremely detailed and extensive trial preparation.

Sex Crimes also involve challenging so called first complaint evidence, which is testimony from an individual whom the victim told what happened, that can come to evidence under the first complaint doctrine. Click here to read more about First Complaint Evidence.

The following are types of sex crimes in Massachusetts:

• Indecent assault and battery over 14
• Indecent assault and battery under 14
• Rape
• Statutory rape
• Open and gross conduct

Lewd and Lascivious conduct

If you are charged with a sex crime, it is important to hire an experienced Boston criminal lawyer immediately. Attorney DelSignore is available anytime to answer your calls and begin preparing your defense to the serious allegations brought against you.

Set up a free consultation by calling Attorney DelSignore, (617) 694-6287.