Alexandria Sex Crimes Lawyer
Experienced Defense Against Sex Crimes in Virginia
Silis & Associates offers compassionate, experienced legal representation for clients facing charges for sex crimes. Our Alexandria criminal attorneys have extensive courtroom experience and our boutique law firm is small enough that every client receives responsive, engaged representation from their lawyer. We encourage you to contact us as soon as you learn about the charges so that we may proceed in a fashion that best protects your rights and interests.
If you have been charged with a sex crime, get in touch with us as soon as possible online or at (703) 721-4773 today. Silis & Associates is ready to take your call. Free consultation!
Types of Sex Offenses in Virginia
Virginia law considers sex crimes to be acts committed against another individual without consent or if the person is incapable of consenting. These crimes may be prosecuted by the state or federal government. Regardless of the charge or who is prosecuting, it is essential for you to hire a qualified Alexandria sex crimes attorney due to the very serious nature of these allegations.
Virginia criminal statutes describe the following sex crimes:
- Rape
- Forcible sodomy
- Aggravated sexual battery
- Sexual penetration with an object
- Possessing, producing, distributing, or financing child pornography
- Carnal knowledge of a minor
Why Choose Silis & Associates?
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We keep your best interests in mind from day one.
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Silis & Associates provide personalized representation to every client served.
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Our firm can thoroughly navigate you through the complexities of your case.
What are the Penalties for a Sex Crime Conviction in Virginia?
The penalties for sex crimes are severe and most situations are charged as felonies. Depending on the circumstances of the charge, you could face up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000, or both. Even when you are released from prison, the conviction will follow you, particularly if you are required to register as a sex offender. If you learn you are being investigated for this type of crime or have been arrested, you should contact a sex offense lawyer in Alexandria, VA immediately.
Sex Offender Registry
A conviction of a sex crime is very serious. In some situations, a person the accused may be required to register as a sex offender. This is required for convictions of rape, forcible sodomy, object sexual penetration, indecent liberties with a minor, and carnal knowledge of a minor between the ages of 13 and 14 when the convicted person is more than five years older than the victim.
The sex offender registry is an online database that has your name, age, distinguishing characteristics and details about the crime that you were convicted of. This will make it increasingly difficult to find places to work and live. That is why you need the help of an experienced sex crime attorney from Silis & Associates.
The time to start exploring your options is now. Contact our offices at (703) 721-4773 to request a free case evaluation today.
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I have referred friends and family to him and plan to use his firm to represent me in the purchase of my next house and creation of wills.- Jeff
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I would not go anywhere else for legal representation.- AM
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The outcome was favorable thanks to the hard work and consistency Mr. Sillis and his colleagues provided.- Liza
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Attorney Silis is very professional, kind, honest, understanding, compassionate, open minded, non judgmental.- Raquel B.
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He was such a nice guy when we met in his office but when we got to court he was surprisingly aggressive and in command.- anonymous
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Bottom line, if you're in northern Virginia and you need a lawyer, hire Tom Silis. He's a great lawyer.- Jorge
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He was professional, knowledgeable, caring and thorough.- Vick
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He has a powerful commanding voice in the court room and his intelligent arguments are exactly what you need in a lawyer.- Anonymous