NORTH CAROLINA CHILD SEX CRIME CONVICTION HAS HARSH CONSEQUENCES

The recent sentencing of a 28-year-old Gaston County man for multiple sex offenses, including second-degree sex offense of a child and one count of indecent liberties with a child, reveals the severe consequences that a conviction or guilty plea can bring. Marcus Stephen Archer pleaded guilty to two of six counts and faces up to ten years in prison as well as lifetime registration as a sex offender. He will also be required to submit to satellite monitoring after his release from prison.

Archer admits not remembering the events due to heavy drug use during the time the offenses were committed when the victim was between five and eight years old. Such circumstances underscore the particular difficulties of sex crimes allegations involving child victims, as well as the potential for false allegations of molestation. In such cases, a defendant must employ an aggressive criminal defense strategy that also recognizes the sensitive nature of legal processes involving children, and proceed cautiously when using expert witnesses to discuss the more difficult aspects of child sexual abuse allegations.

Sex crimes trials are often the subject of intense media scrutiny and public attention. Either during the trial or at a sentencing hearing, a skilled North Carolina sex crimes lawyer can strive to explain mitigating factors such as drug addiction while asserting and protecting a client’s rights and the constitutional presumption of innocence.

A North Carolina Defense Attorney Can Explain Your Rights in a Moment of Crisis

Facing a sex crimes investigation and prosecution is a deeply challenging matter that requires deliberate action and experienced counsel. Under North Carolina criminal law, any allegation from lewd behavior or indecent exposure to statutory rape, sexual assault, or an internet sex crime can lead to felony charges.

A swift response is important, because even in cases involving fabricated, malicious allegations of illegal behavior, a defendant’s reputation can suffer immediate and enduring harm. An aggressive criminal defense lawyer can investigate the circumstances and assert every protection the law provides for a client.

State v. B.S.: Not Guilty Verdict in First Degree Murder Case.

In this case, our client was charged with First Degree Murder in connection with a “drive-by” shooting that occurred in Charlotte, NC. The State’s evidence included GPS ankle monitoring data linking our client was at the scene of the crime and evidence that our client confessed to an inmate while in jail. Nonetheless, we convinced a jury to unanimously find our client Not Guilty. He was released from jail the same day.

State v. S.G.: First Degree Murder Charge Dismissed..

Our client was charged with First Degree for the shooting death related to alleged breaking and entering. The State’s evidence included a co-defendant alleging that our client was the shooter. After conducting a thorough investigation with the use of a private investigator, we persuaded the State to dismiss entirely the case against our client.

State v. B.D.: First Degree Murder Charged Dismissed.

After conducting an investigation and communicating with the prosecutor about the facts and circumstances indicating that our client acted in self-defense, the case was dismissed and deemed a justifiable homicide.

State v. I.R.: Reduction from First Degree Murder to Involuntary Manslaughter and Concealment of Death.

Our client was charged with the First Degree Murder of a young lady by drug overdose. After investigating the decedent’s background and hiring a preeminent expert toxicologist to fight the State’s theory of death, we were able to negotiate this case down from Life in prison to 5 years in prison, with credit for time served.

State v. J.G.:

Our client was charged with First Degree Murder related to a “drug deal gone bad.” After engaging the services of a private investigator and noting issues with the State’s case, we were able to negotiate a plea for our client that avoided a Life sentence and required him to serve only 12 years.

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