Utah lawmakers have gotten tougher on sex crimes, because the number of sex offenders in Utah state prisons in was double that of More sex offenders in Utah are sent to prison than placed on probation, and they serve longer sentences: In , 92 percent of first-degree felony sex offenders went to prison, up from 72 percent in And over that same time period, the length of time served doubled. Sexual offenses include rape, statutory rape, sexual assault and a host of more serious and lesser offenses.
With sex crimes, allegations immediately effect the reputation of the accused. Fillmore Spencer LLC sex crime defense lawyers aggressively represent your case, thoroughly examining the background of the accuser and all evidence, testimony and police reports. We represent Utah Valley residents against all manner of sex crime charges, including:. Defense for any of these charges requires a savvy criminal defense lawyer who not only understands Utah law but also knows how the prosecution thinks, where charges and sentencings can be negotiated and when and where to raise reasonable doubt.
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Laura Lui. Daniel J. Elysiara Chamberlain. Katherine Tew. Our Utah Sex Crime Attorneys work to prevent overzealous prosecution. Sex crimes encompass a range of offenses. We represent Utah Valley residents against all manner of sex crime charges, including: Aggravated sexual assault β Aggravated sexual assault is rape either committed with the threat or use of a weapon, or causing serious bodily injury.
