What You're Facing

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Sex crime charges in Virginia carry some of the harshest penalties in the criminal justice system. Rape convictions carry life sentences. Aggravated sexual battery carries 1-20 years minimum and mandatory sex offender registration. Even before trial, accusations alone can destroy careers, relationships, and reputations. When you're facing charges that could result in decades in prison and permanent sex offender status, you need attorneys who have actually defended sex crime cases at trial, and won.

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Our Sex Crimes Case Results

 

​NOT GUILTY: Full Acquittal in Rape and Abduction Case
Client falsely accused of rape, forcible sodomy, and abduction facing five life sentences. SANE exam was ambiguous, DNA explained by consensual contact. Scene never photographed, clothing never collected, witness interviewed in front of boyfriend. Jury returned not guilty verdicts on all charges.
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NOT GUILTY: Innocent Man Exonerated of Aggravated Sexual Battery
Client accused of multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery against 14-year-old facing life sentence. Detective used Reid interrogation technique on child witness. DNA evidence was mixture from multiple males, consistent with transfer DNA. No corroborating physical evidence. Jury found not guilty.
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NOT GUILTY: Acquittal in Multi-Count Rape and Abduction Case
Client accused of violently raping and beating estranged wife over hours, facing eight felonies with life sentences. SANE nurse testimony was advocacy, not neutral medical analysis. Client recovering from back surgery, incapable of prolonged attack. No drag marks, no mud, no clothing damage despite alleged outdoor assault. Jury returned not guilty on all eight counts.
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NOT GUILTY: Rape Charge - Zero Physical Evidence
Client accused of forcibly raping woman at Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel. Prosecution relied entirely on accuser's testimony. SANE exam showed zero injuries—no genital trauma, no bruises, no marks. Accuser admitted lying to client about injuries, acknowledged being intoxicated and suffering memory loss, and had inconsistent story. Four witnesses in same room heard nothing. Jury returned not guilty verdict.
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Common Defenses To Sexual Offense Charges

 

Every sex crime case is unique, but these are defenses we've used successfully:

• Consent - Showing the encounter was consensual

• False accusation - Exposing motive to fabricate (custody disputes, divorce, revenge)

• Challenging DNA evidence - Transfer DNA, mixture interpretation, contamination

• Challenging SANE exam findings - Medical findings consistent with consensual sex

• Lack of corroborating evidence - No witnesses, no physical injuries, no forensic support

• Credibility attacks - Inconsistent statements, changing stories, lack of detail

• Investigative failures - Failure to collect evidence, leading questions, tainted interviews

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Why Sexual Offense Cases Require Trial Experience

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Sex crime cases involve complex issues that most attorneys never encounter:

• SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) testimony - Understanding medical findings and their limitations

• DNA evidence - Working with DNA experts on mixture interpretation, transfer DNA, and statistical analysis

• Expert witnesses - Forensic nurses, DNA analysts, psychologists, false memory experts

• Forensic interviewing issues - Reid technique, leading questions, contamination of child witnesses

• Challenging prosecution tactics - Countering "victim-centered" investigations

• High-stakes motion practice - Challenges to expert testimony, suppression of statements

• Sex offender registration consequences - Understanding lifetime impact beyond prison sentence​

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Read Actual Closing Argument Transcripts

 

Most criminal defense attorneys have never tried a sex crime case. We publish actual closing arguments so you can judge our work for yourself:

• Rape and Abduction Trial - Not Guilty on All Counts [Read Transcript →]

• Aggravated Sexual Battery Trial - Not Guilty Verdict [Read Transcript →]

• Multi-Count Rape Trial - Not Guilty on Eight Felonies [Read Transcript →]

• Rape Jury Trial - Not Guilty on All Counts [Read Transcript →]

 

Facing Sex Crimes Charges in Virginia Beach or Hampton Roads?

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These accusations can destroy your life even before trial. Call us at 757-961-3311 or fill out the online form below for a free, confidential consultation. We'll give you an honest assessment of your case and explain your options. Everything you tell us is protected by attorney-client privilege.