Sex Crime Defense Attorneys in Maryland Committed to Defending Clients Against Sex Crime Charges in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Maryland
When you’re facing criminal charges of sex offenses, it can feel like a nightmare. Your freedom and your future are at risk. These highly stigmatized criminal charges can ruin your reputation and haunt you forever. Depending on the allegations against you, a conviction could result in considerable time behind bars. To fight back against these charges and achieve the most favorable outcome possible in your circumstances, you will need the advice and advocacy of highly skilled Maryland sex crime lawyers.
At Maronick Law LLC, a strong defense begins with a free, confidential consultation and case review. Contact us today to retain experienced Maryland sex crime lawyers to advocate for your best interests.
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Sexual offenses under Maryland state law encompass a wide variety of forms of sexual conduct, with or without actual contact occurring between the defendant and the alleged victim. In addition to the distinctions between specific types of sex crimes, there are different degrees of charges for sexual offenses.
Some of the factors that the state considers in determining how to charge you with a sex crime include:
- The type of alleged sexual act or conduct, including whether and what type of contact took place
- How, where, and when the incident took place, including whether either party was under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Whether any kind of force, violence, or threats were used in the alleged sex offense
- The age of the alleged victim and potentially the age difference between the parties
- Your relationship with the alleged victim
The Maryland sex crime lawyers at Maronick Law LLC defend clients against a full range of charges, including:
- Rape
- Sexual offense
- Sexual assault of any kind
- Inappropriate touching
- Solicitation of a minor
- Child sexual abuse
- Incest
- Indecent exposure
- Digital crimes, including revenge porn and child pornography
- Federal sex offenses, including sex trafficking and child pornography
- Attempted rape
- Attempted sexual offense
Under current Maryland law, rape can be charged in either the first degree or the second degree. Rape charges can include statutory rape, child rape, date rape, and any nonconsensual sexual act committed with force or threat of force.
Sexual offenses can now be charged in the third or fourth degree. Charges of sexual offenses may include non-consensual contact with or without aggravating factors, force, or statutory inability of one party to give consent due to age or mental incapacity.
Understanding exactly what you are accused of and the evidence on which the prosecution is basing the case against you is an important step toward being able to craft a strong defense strategy. When the Maryland sex crime lawyers at Maronick Law LLC represent you, we begin by gathering and analyzing all of the facts so we can defend you with the best tools we have available and pursue the best result possible.
How Maronick Law LLC Can Help
Sex crimes are some of the most difficult cases to prove and defend in criminal law. The outcome of the case may hinge upon whether the alleged victim gave consent to the sexual act or acts in question and whether the alleged incident actually took place at all.
Having the advantages of experienced representation by highly-regarded Maryland sex crime lawyers can make a big difference in how your case progresses. When defending clients against sex crimes of all types, we take a proven approach that has helped us attain more positive resolutions for numerous clients.
- Evaluating the facts to provide preliminary insights and answer your questions
- Investigating the incident to identify any evidence in your favor, including any indications of consent by the victim
- Analyzing the prosecution’s case against you
- Identifying any improper procedures in obtaining or handling evidence and pushing to have that evidence suppressed
- Questioning the credibility and reliability of witnesses and alleged victims, if appropriate for the situation
- Demonstrating inconsistencies or inaccuracies in the prosecution’s arguments and, where possible, providing evidence that contradicts the points in their argument, such as alibis and physical evidence that establish that the event did not unfold as the prosecution claims it did
At Maronick Law LLC, our lawyers partner with experienced investigators who will work to unearth all possible evidence that supports our clients’ cases. Part of our job as your sex crime defense attorneys in Maryland is to gather all potentially advantageous evidence and use it to protect your rights.
Defenses to Sexual Crime Charges in Maryland
Your sex crime defense attorneys in Maryland may consider a variety of defense arguments as we develop a strategy that’s tailored to the facts of your legal matter. Potential defenses to consider include:
- False or fabricated allegations
- Mistaken identity
- Consent for sexual acts
- Improper procedures for gathering evidence, including illegal searches and seizures and failing to inform the accused of their Miranda rights
- Lack of knowledge or intent, including accidental touching
- Insufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
Having an experienced attorney in your corner can assist in having charges reduced or dropped in many cases and, if that’s not possible, put you on the path to a strong defense at trial.
We will fight for you using all of the tools at our disposal, including:
- Expert witnesses, such as psychologists, former police detectives, forensic analysts and DNA experts
- Investigators, many of whom are retired police investigators, who can assist us in uncovering the truth
- Fact and reputation witnesses who can provide crucial information about an alleged victim’s history of lying, the history of the relationship between two parties, or facts that show you were not at the scene of the alleged incident
A judge will have the final say as to what evidence can be presented at trial, but both on trial defense and on motions, we will fight for you.
DNA Evidence in Sex Crime Cases
How does DNA evidence affect your case?
If testing shows that the DNA does not belong to you, this evidence can support our argument that you were falsely accused of a sex crime. We can often get sex offense charges dismissed and exonerate you in this situation. That’s why we aggressively pursue any avenue in DNA testing to help get charges dismissed on behalf of our clients.
A positive DNA match, on the other hand, can be disheartening when you’ve been charged with a sex crime. The positive match may be helpful for the prosecution’s case, but it is not necessarily the end of the world for your defense. We can, for example, submit motions to suppress evidence due to deficiencies in the handling of the DNA sample or in the method of testing that can corrupt or compromise the evidence.
Because of the opportunities and challenges DNA evidence can present in your case, it’s crucial that you choose sex crime defense attorneys in Maryland who are prepared to fight for you.
Questioning the Credibility of Alleged Victims and Witnesses
If the evidence involves little physical evidence and mostly the accusation of the alleged victim, this is where the credibility of the accuser becomes of critical importance.
At times, the accuser may not be credible enough for their account to prove your guilt beyond reasonable doubt, especially when there’s little other evidence to support their accusations. We can explore whether your accuser or any supposed witnesses have credibility issues, such as a history of making things up or an ulterior motive that calls their reliability into question.
For example, some young accusers may tell fabricated stories to get attention or because they are mad at a parent, relative, or friend. In some instances, bringing in psychologists and other experts to testify on your behalf can help establish these motives, casting doubt upon the accuser’s testimony and the case against you.
Why Choose Maronick Law LLC?
The consequences of an investigation, charge, or conviction for a sex crime can linger for decades. Ensuring you have a tough, reputable defense based on smart strategy and extensive experience can help you mitigate the terrible consequences a sex crime conviction can bring, including being placed on a sex offender registry—in many cases, for life.
Defendants across the state turn to Maronick Law to provide the legal representation and effective advocacy they need.
A Commitment to Fighting for Our Clients’ Best Interests
As a law firm renowned for our tough approach to criminal defense, Maronick Law LLC knows how to protect your rights.
In one memorable case, attorney and senior partner Tom J. Maronick Jr. won a bench (judge) trial in which a Baltimore City business owner was accused of sexually assaulting a customer. Our client owned many gas stations and was concerned about his entire livelihood and freedom being affected by the charge. Mr. Maronick called a number of witnesses who testified that the assault did not happen. Even though the judge found the accuser to be credible, he still found our client not guilty based on the evidence our sex crime defense attorneys in Maryland presented in his defense.
Legal Representation Anywhere in Maryland
With office locations throughout the state, Maronick Law LLC is prepared to represent you anywhere in Maryland. We serve clients from convenient locations in Glen Burnie, Baltimore, Ocean City, Towson, and beyond.
A Confidential Consultation With a Compassionate Approach
To assist the accused in making the right choices about moving forward with their cases, Maronick Law LLC offers a free phone or office consultation. We’ll review your case at no cost and explain how we may be able to help you.
Given the stigma surrounding sex crimes, it’s common to feel judged by the world when facing these charges. Not only is the consultation confidential, but our team approaches these sensitive legal matters with professionalism and compassion for what you’re going through. We take on difficult cases because you deserve a strong defense as you navigate the legal process.
Contact the Maryland Sex Crime Lawyers at Maronick Law LLC Today for a Free, Confidential Consultation
Sex crime charges have serious consequences. To fight these charges, you need a serious defense attorney.
You probably have countless questions about the legal process, your future, and how a sex crime charge might affect you. For answers you can rely on and quality legal help from our seasoned sex crime defense attorneys in Maryland, contact Maronick Law LLC online or call us today.