If you have recently been accused and charged with a sex crime, it is important that you try to stay calm. It is important that you remember that you have certain rights. For starters, you have the right to be given a fair trial. In addition, you have the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Therefore, this allows you to fight for a reduced charge in the event that you are proven guilty, or if you are indeed guilty of the accused/charged crime. You also have the right to a criminal law attorney, which you will want to hire to help you build a strong defense case that will help you minimize your penalty or obtain a full acquittal of the charges. Here are three potential defenses that you and your attorney can potential use in your sex crime case:

Defense #1: Cognitive Distortion

With this defense, you have the ability to justify your actions in regards to the alleged crime that took place. Essentially, this is the best defense if you believe that the sex-related activity was consensual. For example, you could have believed that the alleged victim was indeed interested in the activity, made the first move and/or came onto you.  

Defense #2: Disinhibitors

With this defense, you are relying on external or internal factors that may have resulted in the alleged crime taking place. An example would be the above situation – cognitive distortion, though there are others, such as drugs and alcohol. If you were overly drink when the sex crime was actually committed, you would not have been in your right mind and could not have made wise decisions, decisions that you would have made had you been sober due to the alcohol affecting your ability to think clearly and logically.

Defense #3: Culpability

With this defense, you are saying that you are slightly guilty, but at a lower level. Ultimately, you are admitting that you made a mistake, but that you are regretful. Another option would be that you were unaware of your actions and that you were doing anything wrong.

These are just three of the potential defenses that can be used to attempt to avoid a criminal conviction if you have been charged with a sex crime. To ensure that your constitutional rights are not violated and that you have the strongest possible criminal defense when you go to court, contact a criminal attorney in your local area to help you obtain the most favorable outcome.

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