Being accused of a sex offence can be overwhelming. If you have been accused of a sex offence, such as sexual assault or a child sex offence, the repercussions can be incredibly detrimental to your life.Â
Our expert sex offence lawyers can help you obtain bail, be found not guilty, or receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.
We offer:
- Expert representation from award-winning lawyers.
- Client-focused representation with 500+ 5-star Google reviews.
- Free first consultations.
- Fixed fees with no hidden costs.
- Guaranteed representation by a senior criminal lawyer.
You can read about what to do if you are charged with a sex offence here.
Whilst rarely spoken about, false accusations of sexual assault do happen. Read more here.
Types of sex offences we appear in
Sex offences are categorised in several ways, which can be confusing if you’ve been charged. Some of the types of sex offences that we specialise in representing clients for include:
- Sexual assault (sexual intercourse without consent)
- Aggravated sexual assault (aggravated sexual intercourse without consent)
- Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse
- Sexual Touching (previously Indecent Assault)
- Sexual intercourse with a child under 10 years of age
- Sexual intercourse with a child (10 to 15 years of age)
- Aggravated sexual assault (child)
- Sexual touching (child)
- Possession (and other) of child abuse material (child pornography – NSW offence)
- Use carriage service for child abuse material (child pornography – Commonwealth offence)
- Intimate image offences.
The senior lawyer working on your case will clearly explain the sex offence charges against you, advise you of the best approach and represent you in court. In fact, we’ll do everything possible to defend your name and have the sex offence charges dismissed.
Pleading not guilty
You can read a twenty-step guide to pleading not guilty here.
Defences to sex offences charges, specifically, often include:
- Identification, which is where your defence is that the sex offence was committed by someone else.
- No sex offence occurred.
- It was consensual.
- Lack of knowledge.
- Duress.Â
Pleading guilty
You can read a fifteen-step guide to pleading guilty here.
In brief, some of the ways that our criminal lawyers can assist you in preparing your sentence for an sex offence include:
- Crafting arguments for you to obtain lenient results that involve no prison and no conviction with a section 10.Â
- Negotiating with prosecutors for you to plead guilty to less serious facts or a less serious charge.
- Assisting you with references and apology letters.
- Obtaining psychological and psychiatric reports.
- Directing you to other services, such as drug and alcohol programs, counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists.
Bail
If you are refused bail, our criminal lawyers can assist you in obtaining bail for your sex offence charge.
You can read a fifteen-step guide to obtaining bail here.
About Australian Criminal Law GroupÂ
Australian Criminal Law Group is a leading Sydney-based criminal defence firm dedicated to protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals facing criminal charges.
We are co-founded by Joseph Correy, one of Sydney’s best criminal lawyers, and the winner of the NSW Australian of the Year, Deng Adut.
Known for strategic advocacy and client-focused service, our experienced lawyers work tirelessly to secure the best possible outcomes. Meet our criminal defence lawyers here.
We are recognised as a top-tier criminal law firm, having received the following accolades:
- Kev’s Best – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Best in Au – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Top 10 lawyers – 10 best criminal lawyers
- Lawyer.com – 12 best criminal lawyers
Contact Us
Australian Criminal Law Group offers free first appointments, in person at Sydney CBD, Parramatta, and Blacktown, as well as via phone and video.Â
To book your free first conference with the Australian Criminal Law Group, call (02) 8815 8167 or submit a website enquiry.
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