What Is the Sex Offender Registry?
Memphis Sex Crime Attorney
One of the many penalties that an individual could face for conviction of a sex crime is sex offender registration. This is a very serious matter as this record could follow you for the rest of your life and prevent you from obtaining various benefits that require a background check such as employment, housing, and bank loans. It is also important to know that your sexual offense information may be available to the public through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation sex offender registry search.
Defending You Against Sex Crime Charges
Among the many other penalties that you could face for a sex crime conviction, having to register as a sex offender may be one of the more long-lasting and detrimental to your future. It is important that you have skillful representation on your side that can provide you with aggressive legal assistance to fight the accusations that you are facing and to pursue a favorable outcome in your situation.
At the Claiborne Ferguson Law Firm, P.A., we have the experience that you need and we have handled numerous cases involving sex crimes and other violent crimes in the past. Whether you are facing charges for child pornography or rape, you can count on our firm to fight for your rights.
Our Memphis criminal defense attorneys have more than 35 years of experience in handling various criminal defense cases, we understand the severity of your situation, and we are dedicated to providing our clients with the legal assistance that they need. We are tough and experienced litigators who incorporate science into our defense strategies so that we can comprehensively investigate a case for flaws and errors. We pursue a favorable outcome through aggressive defense of your case, while working behind the scenes to obtain a case dismissal.
Let our firm work for you; contact a Memphis criminal lawyer today!
We take the time to answer all your questions, explain your options, and ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way.
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Will I Go to Trial?Depending on your case and the way that your attorney approaches the case. If you and your attorney are able to reach a resolution through negotiations before trial, that you may not have to go to court. But if a remedy cannot be reached than you will have to go to trial. There are times that a case is dismissed before trial so there is a chance that your will not have to appear in court.
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The Police Are Asking to Search My Car. Should I Let Them?No. As a U.S. citizen, you have rights to protection from unlawful search and seizure, which means that officials must have your consent or a warrant in order to search your person as well as places such as your car, home, or office.
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The Police Officer Says That It Will Go Better for Me if I Confess. Should I?No. It is true that a deal may be worked out in exchange for a guilty plea in some cases; however, it is also important to know that police officers can lie to you in order to elicit information or a confession. With this being said, it is crucial that you do not confess or deny anything until you can speak with a legal representative.
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