Fishers Sex Crime Lawyer

Have you been charged with a sex crime in Fishers? If so, it’s essential you work with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The prosecutor is building a case against you, and you need an aggressive defense. Our criminal attorneys in Fishers have over 110 years of combined legal experience backed by proven results in and out of the courtroom. We are available to take your call 24/7.

Call us today to begin protecting your future.

Sex Crime Cases Our Criminal Defense Law Firm Handles

At The Criminal Defense Team of Baldwin Perry & Wiley PC, our board-certified criminal trial specialists represent individuals facing all types of sex crime charges, including:

Child Pornography

It is against the law per Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-4 to knowingly have images or videos of a that depict sexual conduct by a child under 18, including any demonstrations of the child’s genitals or breasts, performances, sadomasochistic abuse, bestiality, or fondling of the child. Producing, selling, exhibiting, otherwise disseminating these images or videos is also illegal.

Sexual Battery

Sexual battery occurs when a person touches another person by compelling that person to accept the touching by force or threat of force or when the person has a disability that prevents them from being able to give consent. It is also sexual battery if the person touches another person’s genitals or private parts when the other person is unaware of the touching.

Rape

Rape occurs under Indiana Code Section 35-42-4-1 when someone knowingly or intentionally has sexual intercourse with another person or causes another person to perform or submit to other sexual conduct when the other person is compelled by force or imminent threat of force, the other person is unaware the sexual conduct or intercourse is occurring, the other person does not have the capacity to consent, or they disregarded the other person’s attempts to physically, verbally, or by other visible conduct refuse the acts. The crime is punished more harshly when the acts are accomplished by using deadly force, threatening to use deadly force, having a deadly weapon, causing serious bodily injury, or committing the act by giving the victim a drug.

Child Molestation

Child molestation involves sexual fondling or touching of a child under 14. The crime is punished more harshly if it is accomplished by using deadly force, a deadly weapon, drugging the minor, or threatening to use deadly force.

Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

Sexual misconduct with a minor occurs when someone has sexual intercourse or conduct with a child aged 14 or 15.

These sex crimes carry serious consequences, including having to potentially serve years behind bars and register as a sex offender.

What Should I Do If I Am Accused of Committing a Sex Crime?

If you are accused of committing a sex crime, the most important thing you can do is remain silent. We understand you probably want to clear your name, but the police only want to build a case against you. Exercise your right to remain silent.

Next, call a Fishers sex crime attorney. You can reach The Criminal Defense Team by calling (317) 687-8326. We can discuss your situation during a free initial consultation.