Sexual Investigations

The penalties for sexual offenses are quite severe in Nevada.  Besides the penalties, the conditions for probation or parole are likewise harsh.  A person convicted of sexual offenses in Nevada must undergo a psychosexual evaluation to determine his  risk level.  If a person is found to be a high risk to reoffend the person is not eligible for probation or parole.  Standard conditions of supervision deny you the ability to live with your own children, take them to school functions, or even to businesses that have children as the focus of their business.  These laws apply to all sexual offenses, not just people who are convicted of sexual offenses involving children.

Also, in no other type of crime do the police, prosecutors, and juries seem so willing to accept the uncorroborated testimony of one witness alone to convict a person.  Also, these types of cases are often the easiest to make an allegation without any scientific proof.  These realities coupled with the harsh penalties, lifetime registration, and social stigma of being labeled a sexual offender means you need to treat ANY allegation seriously. 

One of the things that I have realized in these cases is that early intervention may yield results.  Hoping it will all just go away really is not a good plan.  One accusation can ruin a lifetime of good work, a hard earned reputation, and have disastrous consequences.  By addressing a potential case early and putting together your own investigation can often yield results advantageous to you. 

The State of Nevada takes these cases seriously, so should you, and so should your attorney.

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