Top Rated Boston Sex Crime Defense Lawyer

Being accused of a sex crime is overwhelming. Sexual assault allegations are among the most serious someone can face. Many of these crimes carry lengthy state prison sentences. They often require registration with the sex offender registry board SORB. Being charged with a sex offense can result in you losing your job. Schools expel people charged with a sex crimes. If you are charged with one of these crimes, you need a lawyer.

Attorney Stephen Neyman is a well known criminal defense lawyer. He is highly regarded by his peers, by prosecutors and by judges. We are based in Boston, Massachusetts. We defend cases throughout Massachusetts and in federal courts throughout the country. Attorney Neyman has been practicing law for over 38 years. A former deputy district attorney, he knows what to expect from prosecutors. Our office will work closely with you to ensure you are getting the best defense possible. We can help. Our track record for success is unmatched.

What Sex Crimes Do We Defend

Some of the more common sex crimes in the Boston area and throughout Massachusetts that we defend are:

• Rape
• Statutory Rape (Often Misinformatively Called Rape of a Child)
• Open and Gross Lewdness
• Indecent Assault and Battery
• Indecent Exposure
• Lewd Wanton and Lascivious Acts
• Prostitution
• Solicitation
• Annoying and Accosting a Person of the Opposite Sex
• Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
• Human Trafficking

What Are the Defenses to Sex Crimes?

There are countless defenses to sex crime in Massachusetts. Each defense depends on the facts of the case. The more common defenses are:

1. Consent

Consent is a defense to any sex crime allegation in Massachusetts. False accusations of a sexual assault often follow first dates where people consent to sex. Hookups through internet apps that were consensual may result in a rape or sexual abuse complaint. Consent is often revealed through discovery. Text messages, social media posts and call logs often support the consent defense.

2. Denial

Denial is where the accused in a sexual assault case maintains that the crime did not occur. The scenarios where we have successfully used this defense are endless. In one case the accuser claimed that our client grabbed her genitals in a club. We obtained security footage showing that this did not happen.

That case got dismissed. In another case our client was accused of raping his ex wife. We had proof that he was three thousand miles away on a business trip when this occurred. That case was dismissed. In another case our client was accused of sexually assaulting a woman on a street after bars had closed. City pole cameras showed that our client was walking home alone at the time the alleged act was to have occurred. That case was also dismissed.

3. Revenge, Regret or Shame

One of the worst things someone can is falsify a sexual assault allegation out of revenge. This happens a lot. We have seen this type of vindictiveness when someone cheats on a significant other. We have seen it when someone gets caught cheating on a spouse and pivots claiming rape. We have seen this during divorce and child custody proceedings. In these situations the accuser is using the allegation to try to gain an advantage in acollateral proceeding.

I Am Accused of a Sex Crime in Massachusetts. What Should I Do?

The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman has over thirty-eight years experience defending clients like you against all variety of sex crimes. Stephen Neyman understands the seriousness of your sex crime charge and will begin mounting your defense immediately. After the initial client interview, our legal team and our investigative team will work tirelessly to expose the flaws in the district attorney’s case. When necessary, we interview all persons who are able to expose the illicit motive of the accuser. We look closely into suspect police investigative practices to make sure our client’s rights were not violated. When they are, we challenge these practices before a judge and, if necessary a jury. We will do whatever is required to prove our client’s innocence. Call The Law Offices of Stephen Neyman today at 617-263-6800 to schedule your initial consultation.

I Have Been Charged With a Sex Crime in Massachusetts and I Have Some Questions FAQ

What Should I Do if the Police Call Me About a Sex Crime Accusation?

• If the police call you or contact you about a sex crime do not talk to them
• Nothing good comes from talking to the police about sexual assault allegations
• I have represented hundreds of people accused of committing sex crimes in Massachusetts and never has anyone talked his way out of being charged
• If the police call you hire a lawyer immediately
• You have a constitutional right to remain silent. You need to embrace it

What Are the Most Frequently Charged Sex Crimes in Massachusetts?

• Indecent assault and battery
• Rape
• Statutory rape
• Indecent exposure
• Open and gross lewdness

What Are Some of the Defense to Sex Crimes?

• Consent
• Motive to lie
• Total fabrication
• Mistaken identity
• Absence of physical evidence
• Statute of limitations
• The allegations do not meet the elements for the crime charged

I Was Charged With a Sex Crime in Massachusetts. Who Should I Hire to Represent Me?

• Sex crimes are some of the most serious charges you can face. You need to hire a lawyer who practices criminal defense only
• You should hire a lawyer who has experience in the court where your case is being prosecuted
• The lawyer you choose should have extensive experience defending and trying sex cases in Massachusetts
• The lawyer you hire should never promise an outcome to your case

What Is the Age of Consent in Massachusetts?

The age of consent in Massachusetts is 16

What Is Statutory Rape in Massachusetts?

• Statutory rape in Massachusetts is defined by General Laws Chapter 265 Section 23
• It is the act of having sexual intercourse with someone under the age of 16
• Consent is not a defense to statutory rape in Massachusetts
• Rape is defined as having natural or unnatural sexual intercourse. This includes a finger, penis, tongue or foreign object penetrating a vagina, mouth or anus.
• Mistake of age is not a defense to statutory rape

Attorney Stephen Neyman is a Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer with over 38 years experience. Our phones are answered 24/7. Call us at 617-263-6800 to discuss your case. We will help you.