Federal Sex Crime Defense in Wisconsin
If you have been indicted on a federal sex offense, or if you're under criminal investigation following the seizure by federal agents of a computer with child pornography, you're about to find out that there are many important differences between the state and federal statutes and procedures related to sex crime prosecution. It makes sense to work with an attorney who understands these differences and who knows how to work effectively in federal court. Contact LeBell, Dobroski and Morgan in Milwaukee for a free consultation with a seasoned practitioner.
Protecting You From the Worst Consequences of a Federal Conviction
Federal sex crime statutes provide harsh penalties for sex crimes involving children and youths under 18, and in the federal system, you'll serve 80 percent of any sentence imposed after a guilty plea or jury verdict. Using a computer to facilitate sex with a child is a federal offense that carries a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
Depending on the evidence against you, it might turn out that your lawyer's most important work on your behalf will involve negotiating a plea to a charge that carries no mandatory prison time, then convincing the prosecution and the court that you represent no real risk to the general public through reoffending. In cases alleging Internet enticement of a child for sex, even the serious charge of interstate travel for sex with a minor can give you better plea negotiation options.
In some federal sex crime cases, you'll have the chance to get legal counsel between the time federal agents seize your computer and the filing of formal charges through indictment by a grand jury. The work your attorney does in this investigative period can go far toward insulating you from the most serious potential charges that the grand jury can consider, while at the same time protecting you from mistakes and unguarded statements that can make your situation worse than it needs to be.
We also get right to work on the matters that will help you most in the sentencing phase of a case. For more information about our law firm's ability to protect your interests in a federal sex crime prosecution, contact LeBell, Dobroski and Morgan in Milwaukee for a free consultation.
