Maryland Misdemeanor Sex Crimes
The state of Maryland acknowledges 2 types of sex offenses: misdemeanor sex crimes and felony sex crimes. Each type is very serious and will result in significant penalties and consequences if convicted. If you are facing any type of sex crime charges in the Annapolis, Baltimore, Columbia or Bel Air, Maryland areas you should speak with a Towson sex crime defense attorney.
Contact Towson Criminal Defense Lawyer John G. Turnbull III to discuss your case. Mr. Turnbull can be reached at (410) 321-8860. You can also click here to email Mr. Turnbull. He serves those facing criminal and DUI charges in the Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford and Howard County areas.
Misdemeanor Sex Offense Laws In Maryland
There are various misdemeanor sex crimes in Maryland. Examples are:
Indecent exposure
Lewd conduct
Offensive touching
Unlawful sexual contact
Sexual assault in the fourth degree
Regardless of what type of sex crime you are charged with please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Turnbull’s Baltimore County criminal defense law office for a free consult.
Defending Sex Crimes
Most sex crimes in Maryland are initially treated as felonies. If convicted you will face fines, possible jail time, a possible prison sentence and mandatory lifetime sex offender registration. If you are a student at Towson University, UMBC, University of Maryland, University of Baltimore or any other university in Maryland your academic status may be jeopardized. With the help of a skilled and experienced Columbia Maryland criminal defense attorney you may be able to have your felony sex crime charges reduced to misdemeanors. The charges you are facing, as well as your previous criminal record, will have a lot to do with whether or not your charges can be reduced.
If you were arrested on misdemeanor sex charges to begin with a skilled criminal defense attorney will attempt to have your charges dropped or dismissed.
Call An Annapolis Sex Offense Lawyer For A Free Consult
Contact Towson Criminal Defense Attorney John G. Turnbull III to discuss your case. Call him at (410) 321-8860 for a free initial consultation. You can also email Mr. Turnbull here. Once retained Mr. Turnbull will do everything necessary to effectively defend you and minimize the consequences of your pending sex offense charges.