ANNE ARUNDEL, CALVERT, CHARLES, ST. MARY’S & PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTIES.
Sex Crime Defense in Calvert, St. Mary's & Prince George's Counties
An Accusation Alone Can Threaten Everything. Your Defense Starts Now.
A sex crime allegation puts your freedom, your reputation, and your future on the line, often before any charge is even filed. These cases demand a careful, serious defense and complete discretion. Do not talk to police or your accuser. Call a lawyer first.
These Cases Are Serious, and They Are Defendable
Sex crime cases carry a heavy stigma, and the pressure to assume guilt is real. But an accusation is not proof. These cases often turn on credibility, on the absence of physical evidence, on motive to fabricate, and on whether what happened was consensual. Each of those is a place to build a defense.
We approach every case with rigor and discretion. We investigate the accusation, examine the forensic evidence, scrutinize how the interviews were conducted, and hold the state to its full burden of proof. You are entitled to a defense, and we provide one without judgment.
Talk to a Defense Lawyer in ConfidenceWhere We Build the Defense
- The credibility of the accusation
- Physical and forensic evidence, or its absence
- Consent and the real circumstances
- How interviews and the investigation were run
- Any motive to fabricate or mistake
Charges We Defend
The Allegations We Handle
Sex offense charges in Maryland carry severe penalties and lasting consequences. Here is what we defend.
Sexual Assault & Rape
The most serious sex offense charges, often turning on consent and credibility. We investigate thoroughly, test the evidence, and hold the state to proving every element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Sexual assault & rape defense →Child Related Offenses
Allegations involving a minor carry the harshest penalties and the greatest stigma, which makes a careful, evidence based defense essential. We handle these with the seriousness they require.
Child related offense defense →Online & Internet Offenses
Charges built on messages, images, or sting operations raise complex questions of entrapment, identity, and intent. We dig into the digital evidence and how it was gathered.
Online & internet offense defense →Possession of Illegal Images
These cases hinge on digital forensics: who actually possessed the files, whether a device was shared, and how the evidence was obtained. We challenge each of those points.
Possession of illegal images defense →Indecent Exposure & Misdemeanors
Lower level offenses still carry a record and serious reputational harm. We work to dismiss, reduce, or resolve them in a way that protects your future.
Indecent exposure & misdemeanor defense →Registration & Related Issues
Sex offender registration carries lifelong consequences, and registration related charges are serious on their own. We advise on the stakes and defend these matters fully.
Registration & related issues →How We Defend a Sex Crime Case
These cases are won through investigation and rigor, not assumptions. We test everything the state brings.
Credibility
Many of these cases rest on one person's word. We examine the account for inconsistencies, motive, and reasons it may not be reliable.
The Evidence
Forensic results, digital data, and physical proof often tell a different story than the allegation. We test all of it with experts.
The Investigation
How interviews were conducted and how evidence was gathered matters. Improper methods can taint a case, and we look hard for them.
Your Rights
Illegal searches and improper questioning can shape the whole case. We find those violations and move to exclude what followed.
What to Expect
From Investigation to Resolution
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Confidential Consultation
Reach us in complete confidence. We explain what you are facing and step in to protect you, whether or not charges have been filed.
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We Protect You Early
We shut down police questioning, advise you on contact, and begin our own investigation while the evidence is fresh.
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We Build the Defense
We examine the accusation and the forensics, bring in experts, file motions, and prepare a complete defense for trial.
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We Fight for You
Dismissal, acquittal, a reduced charge, or the best outcome the facts allow. We defend your freedom and your future without judgment.
Common Questions
Answers When Your Future Is at Stake
The police want to talk to me, but I have not been charged. What should I do?
Do not talk to them without a lawyer. In sex offense cases, the investigation stage is critical, and people often harm their own defense by trying to explain or clear things up. Politely decline to answer questions, say you want a lawyer, and call us before doing anything else.
It is just their word against mine. Can I still be convicted?
Testimony alone can support a charge, so yes, it is possible. But the state still has to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt, and these accounts can be tested for credibility, inconsistency, and motive. That is exactly the kind of defense we build, carefully and thoroughly.
Should I reach out to my accuser to clear things up?
No. Never contact your accuser. It can lead to new charges, can be recorded and used against you, and almost always makes the situation worse. Let your lawyer handle all communication. This is one of the most important things to get right.
Will I have to register as a sex offender?
It depends on the charge and the outcome. Registration is tied to certain convictions and carries lifelong consequences, which is a major reason these cases are worth fighting hard. We factor the registration stakes into every part of the defense strategy.
Is my conversation with you really confidential?
Yes. Everything you tell your attorney is protected by attorney client privilege, even before you formally hire us. That protection is why you can be completely honest with us, and being honest is what lets us build the strongest possible defense.
What if the accusation is completely false?
False accusations happen, and they are defendable. We investigate the motive behind the claim, gather evidence that contradicts it, and work to expose the inconsistencies. An accusation is not a conviction, and we hold the state to its full burden of proof.
Protect Your Future. Call in Confidence.
A sex crime accusation demands an immediate, serious, and discreet defense. Reach us anytime for a confidential consultation, and let us start protecting your freedom and your reputation today. Everything you tell us stays between us.
We answer 24/7. Main line: 301-627-5844
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC
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