Sex Crime Lawyers Pittsburgh

Information on Sex Crime Charges in Pennsylvania

If you were charged with a sex crime in Pennsylvania, you already know that it is an embarrassing affair and that your reputation as well as your rights and freedom are all at stake.

What you may not know is that there are extremely severe punishments if you are convicted in Pennsylvania and that many people, including the police, the prosecutors, and the District Attorney are going to try their best to make sure you are convicted. Most sex crimes are considered felonies.

People convicted of certain sex crimes are required to register as sex offenders on a national registry which can have debilitating effects on your future: your reputation, your family’s reputation and dignity are all at stake.

In addition, being registered as a criminal sex offender places serious limitations on where you are allowed to live and other basic rights. Failing to register as a sex offender, can mean being sent to prison.

An arrest is not a conviction.

At Ketchel Law, we understand that people are innocent until proven guilty and we will treat you as such.

Our Pittsburgh Sex Crime Lawyers will closely listen to your case to understand the circumstances involved and examine every detail that can be used to prove your innocence, suppress the evidence, or lessen your sentencing.

There are many defenses to a sex crime, and we will explore all of our options to build the strongest defense possible for your case.

Our number one goal is for your criminal charges to be reduced or dismissed.

Call Ketchel Law today at 412-456-1221 for a free consultation.

Attorney Ketchel offers experience and takes an aggressive approach to defending your rights, your freedom, your reputation, and your family’s reputation. If a not-guilty verdict is impossible, we will fight aggressively to keep your name off of Megan’s List and your reputation and freedom preserved.

We offer free consultations and will help you understand the charges brought against you and how to best defend your rights. Call us today.

Sex Crimes and Penalties – Pennsylvania Laws

Being charged with a sex crime does not necessarily mean you will be convicted.

Hiring an experienced and aggressive sex crimes attorney who will carefully investigate your case and pick apart every piece of evidence is going to make the difference in winning or losing your rights and freedom.

Below are some of the types of sex crime cases Ketchel Law defends:

Indecent Assault
Sexting
Sexual Assault
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Rape
Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse
Indecent Exposure
Lewd Conduct and Open Lewdness
Prostitution and Solicitation of a Prostitute
Statutory Sexual Assault (Sex with a Minor)
Online Solicitation of a Minor
Child Pornography
Child Sex Abuse Charges

If you have been charged with a sex crime call Pittsburgh Criminal Attorney Justin J. Ketchel for a free consultation. It is our goal to have your case dismissed and if that is not possible, we will fight aggressively to keep your name off of the national registry of sex offenders.

Our number one goal is for your criminal charges to be reduced or dismissed.

Call Ketchel Law today at 412-456-1221 for a free consultation.

Megan’s Law / Adam Walsh Act and the National Sex Offender Registry

People convicted of certain sex crimes are required to register on the Pennsylvania State Police Megan’s Law Website. This website can be viewed by anyone with an internet connection and will contain your full name.

Learn more about National Sex Offender Registry Laws.

Learn more about what happens if you are convicted of a sex crime in PA.