Sex Crimes

Sex crimes such as rape, indecent assault and battery on a child, aggravated sexual assault, statutory rape, assault with intent to rape, possession of child pornography, human trafficking and prostitution have heavy penalties such as prison, restitution to the victim, and registration in the sex offender database. Allegations made from another person can impact a person’s life leading to divorce, losing custody of a child, losing a job as well as losing one’s reputation. These allegations stick for life. Andover Massachusetts sex crimes lawyer Neil F. Faigel has defended countless individuals that have been charged with a sex crime.

Once convicted of a sex crime there is no turning back. The stigma attached to a conviction or even just a simple charge that is ultimately dismissed will, in this day and age, follow you forever. For this reason, you require a skilled defense attorney. Someone who has defended a multitude of individuals accused of sex crimes. Andover Massachusetts sex crime’s lawyer Neil Faigel is often retained early on in these types of cases. In this manner, his clients stand the best chance of turning the allegations back and resolving the case in the most favorable way for his client.

This is especially true today, in the “me too” movement. Often times allegations are made against an individual that go back years and sometimes decades in time. More often than not, the sexual misconduct is rarely witnessed by anyone other than the accuser. Often, there is no other evidence except for the accuser’s allegation.

Attorney Faigel is experienced and skilled in these types of cases. He is able to develop a defense based upon the facts of your case. No two cases are exactly alike. As your case unfolds, Attorney Faigel will employ cutting edge technology where appropriate and has access to investigators that will carefully investigate the evidence and facts of your case. Attorney Faigel will use this information to develop and build your defense, safeguarding your constitutional rights at every step of the way.

If you have been accused of rape or any other sexual crime, it can be stressful, mentally traumatic and disheartening. However, you must remember that a charge does not mean a conviction. Allegations of the crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and that is where Attorney Faigel comes in. Attorney Faigel knows from experience that the police arrest individuals based upon false or misleading allegations, misunderstandings and mistaken identity. The negative impact that it will have on your life can not be overstated. You should not face a sex crime charge on your own. The prosecutor has unlimited resources to investigate and prosecute you. It is vitally important to have defense counsel by your side and involved in the case as early as possible. An attorney can and has been the difference between an individual being charged with a sex crime and a case ultimately being dismissed or not brought at all by the prosecutor. While it might seem that your world is falling in and you have nowhere to turn, a skilled and experienced defense attorney can and will make all the difference. Andover Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Neil Faigel knows how to fight against sex crime charges. He is experienced at handling these types of cases from the initial investigation through trial and on appeal.

Andover Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Neil Faigel understands the impact that the Sex Offender Registration can have on a persons life after conviction. He routinely works to limit a clients exposure to the Sex Offender Registry and has represented numerous clients before the Sex Offender Board.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, or you would like to discuss a legal matter involving a possible sex crime or the Sex Offender Board, please contact Andover Massachusetts sex crimes attorney Neil F. Faigel as soon as possible. It is imperative that you have a seasoned and experienced defense attorney to advise you as early as possible.