Sex Offenses Overview
Before You Talk to the Police, Talk to Tom
What could a conviction for a sex offense mean to your future? Nothing good. You need a lawyer who understands that this charge is going to take experience and knowledge of the criminal justice and appeals system.
Often, the stigma of a sex crime is harsher than the initial jail sentence, probation or fine. All felony sex offenses require registration as a sex offender, often for the rest of your life. In addition, many sex offenders are required to re-register every 90 days.If you are a member of the military serving in the Puget Sound region, your career may be over.
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For more than 15 years, attorney Tom Weaver has been providing aggressive criminal defense for people charged with sex offenses Bremerton and throughout Western Washington.
Due to trial experience with sex crimes and criminal defense at all levels, Tom Weaver is often requested to testify before the Washington legislature about pending legislation involving sex crimes and criminal matters.
The Long-Term Consequences Are Often the Worse Part of the Punishment
At the Law Office of Thomas E. Weaver, we fight hard to protect your future because we know what it means to have a sex conviction on your record.
It takes fighting and working aggressively with prosecutors and judges on two fronts.
First, we work to minimize or eliminate the jail sentence. That means presenting evidence about you as a person — facts outside of the merits of the case. Whenever possible, we fight to reduce your case to non-felony charges.
Second, we do our absolute best to prevent a sentence requiring sex offender registration That means knowing what the prosecutor and judge will accept as alternative charges and penalties. It’s where our 30 years of combined experience make a decisive difference.
Contact us if you are under investigation or have been charged with any sex crime. We handle all criminal defense cases relating to sex crimes, including:
- Rape and aggravated sexual assault
- Date rape, statutory rape, sexual assault of a teenager
- Sexual assault of a child
- Juvenile sex crimes
- Child pornography, Internet sex crimes
- Lewd and lascivious behavior, indecent exposure
Sex Offender Registry (SOR)
Many of our clients include people who have been sentenced to registration on the state’s sex offender registry. After a number of years on the list, you may feel it’s time to get released from registration. Perhaps you have failed to register and now face increased penalties. Our firm offers aggressive representation to help you with all matters relating to SOR registration. If you have been convicted of a sex crime and sentenced to registration on the state’s sex offender registry, we can help.
Two Strikes Law for Sex Offenders
Anyone convicted of two felony sex offenses can be sentenced to life imprisonment under Washington's two strikes law. If you have been charged, you need an aggressive and effective defense. Start protecting your future now.
Call our offices in Bremerton, Washington, at 1.360.362.4327 or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free consultation. Before you talk to the police, talk to Tom.
