The Severity of Being Accused of Sexual Assault How does a sexual assault charge impact the rest of your life? This is a question asked by a large number of those accused, whether guilty or innocent. Having a good criminal defense attorney working for you can prove useful and effective in securing a fast resolution and helping you move on with your life, while reducing the penalties against you. The severity of being accused of sexual assault is worse than you may think it is. Yes, you are innocent until proven guilty in the court of law, but unfortunately when it comes to cases of this nature, people tend to see you as guilty before you even see your day in court. As a result, this can cause unwelcome tension with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors. The sooner you secure legal counsel and get your case resolved, the better. Something to remember when it comes to being accused of sexual assault is that it will impact the rest of your life. When you apply for a new job or you apply for a property, your charges can show against your name. Background checks will immediately flag your case, which means that if you are charged, you can expect this to change your life. This excludes relationship problems with family and friends if you are convicted of the crime. Sexual assault is considered a felony offense in most states. What does this mean for you? It means that you could be facing a long jail sentence if you don't have reputable and experienced legal representation. Your legal team is who will help you fight against heavy penalties, they will negotiate with the prosecution and try and secure you a fast resolution. In the event the case goes to court, your legal counsel will fight your felony case, offering you top quality representation in the courtroom. One of the biggest concerns that many face who have been charged with sexual assault is that they must register on the sex offender’s database. This is a public database in the United States which will show up in all your future dealings. Failing to comply and register yourself can see new criminal charges being brought against you, which includes a high risk of jail time. Let your legal team negotiate to reduce the need to register on the database, while reducing any penalties or sentences brought against you. When you register on the sex offender’s database you will find that it will restrict where you live and for the majority of offenders, they are to report to their local police station for several
years, keeping them updated on any change of address or work related information, ensuring the information you provide is kept up to date. Being accused of sexual assault means every aspect your life will be under scrutiny for the rest of your life. It's recommended that you stay away from situations which could put you back in the situation you find yourself in now. Ensure you hire the best sexual assault attorneys in your local area. They should be admitted to practice in your local area and in the Federal District Courts. In addition to this, the legal counsel you choose to hire should be experienced and qualified, while being members of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, enabling you to use their services with confidence. The legal team you choose to represent you should provide a complete service from providing you counsel when you are accused through to investigation through to filing documents and providing winning arguments, to name a few. About Us:
John R. Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.