Sodomy of a Minor Cases in Atlanta

Atlanta Sex Crime Attorney

Sex crimes involving minors are often the most serious that a person may face. The victim is a child or a young teenager, and as such the prosecution, law enforcement, judge and jury may see the child as the definite victim in the situation, regardless of the specific circumstances of the case. It is up to your Atlanta sex crime lawyer to assert your rights and ensure your side of the story is known inside and outside of the courtroom.

Sodomy of a Minor Charges & Penalties in Georgia

Sodomy is a criminal offense that involves submitting or performing a sex act involving the sexual organs of one person and the anus or mouth of another. Aggravated sodomy is a more serious version of this criminal offense and involves forced or nonconsensual sexual acts of this nature, or involves sodomy of a minor less than 10 years old.

In Georgia, sodomy is a felony offense that is punishable by 1 to 20 years in prison. Aggravated sodomy may be punishable by 25 years to life in prison. The defendant will also face sex offender registration for life.

Atlanta Sodomy Defense Lawyer

If you or someone you know has been accused of sodomy of a minor or oral copulation with a minor, it is important that you consult an attorney as soon as possible. This grave criminal offense may result in years of imprisonment, possibly even for life. Your reputation and career may be ruined forever, and you may never again have the opportunities you once had. Protect your good name and your future by working with an Atlanta sex crime attorney at Conaway & Strickler, P.C. With our experience and tireless dedication to winning your case, we are confident that we can help you secure a better case outcome.

Contact an Atlanta sodomy defense attorney at our firm today!