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LAS VEGAS SEXUAL ASSAULT ATTORNEY

If you or someone you care about has been charged with a sex crime or even questioned by the police, the stakes are high. The consequences of a criminal conviction can include jail or prison time, large fines and a mark on your record that can have a serious impact on your plans for the future.

The following Nevada Sexual Assault Statute details the potential consequences associated with a conviction for sexual assault.

1.  A person who subjects another person to sexual penetration, or who forces another person to make a sexual penetration on himself or another, or on a beast, against the will of the victim or under conditions in which the perpetrator knows or should know that the victim is mentally or physically incapable of resisting or understanding the nature of his conduct, is guilty of sexual assault.

2.  A person who commits a sexual assault is guilty of a category A felony and shall be punished:

(a) If substantial bodily harm to the victim results from the actions of the defendant committed in connection with or as a part of the sexual assault, by imprisonment in the state prison:

                        (1) For life without the possibility of parole; or

(2) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 15 years has been served.

(b) If no substantial bodily harm to the victim results, by imprisonment in the state prison for life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 10 years has been served.

If you have been arrested for a sex crime, it's important that you don't delay in speaking with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Often, law enforcement will want you to make a statement, or provide them with information. However, this is almost never a good idea to do without first consulting with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.

Preparing your Defense

Although you may have been arrested, or even charged with a sex crime, there is still hope. A sexual assault charge does not equal a conviction, and there are many steps a criminal defense attorney can take to ensure that your rights are protected. An experienced attorney may be able to determine if there are constitutional issues related to the search of the defendant's home, vehicle, or person, and a motion to suppress evidence may be appropriate. Protect your rights and contact our office to schedule a free consultation.