Sex Crimes

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys in Maryland

Sex crimes like statutory rape, sexual assault, and child molestation carry a marked social stigma. An accused faces both criminal penalties and society's severe judgment.

At the Palumbo Law Group, we defend people against felony and misdemeanor sexual offenses. Our firm benefits from the experience of attorney Michael Lovelace, who was a former Assistant State's Attorney in the Prince George's County sex crime division. For a free initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, contact us.

Sex crimes encompass a wide variety of state and federal criminal charges. If you are charged with statutory rape or sexual assault, request to speak to an attorney before making any statements to the police. We defend people against sex crime charges that include the following:

• Statutory rape
• Aggravated rape
• Internet sex crime
• Child pornography
• Child molestation
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree sexual assault

A conviction for a sex crime can alter a person's life forever. The penalties for these charges can be unrelentingly severe, involving potential jail time and both extensive therapy under supervised probation and registration with Maryland's Sexual Offender Registry. A registered sexual offender must stay in routine contact with the state, keeping it regularly apprised of residence and other personal details. Status as a registered sexual offender can also affect important matters such as a convicted person's professional license, employment, and parental rights.

At the Palumbo Law Group, our lawyers defend people against sex crimes such as statutory rape, sexual assault, and child abuse. No matter what the state charges you with, you deserve to have an experienced lawyer on your side. To learn more about your charge, contact us for a free initial consultation. We defend people throughout Maryland, including clients in College Park, Fort Washington, Riverdale, Upper Marlboro, Waldorf, La Plata, and all of Southern Maryland.