Minneapolis Lawyer: Sex Crime Defense
An accusation of criminal sexual conduct merits an immediate and vigorous defense. It is extremely important to contact a lawyer if you are under suspicion of committing child abuse, possession of child pornography, inappropriate touching or another sex crime.
The right defense attorney will have extensive experience in these difficult and emotionally charged cases and will provide you with the information you need to avoid mistakes that may permanently harm your case.
Minneapolis Attorney Patrick Cotter
Sex Crime Defense |
Call 651.686.5347 or e-mail
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Make no statement unless your attorney is present
A charge of stalking, physical abuse, harassment, rape or date rape may be completely unjustified. The accused, however, can only damage his or her case by discussing it with friends, family, police or investigators. Talk to your lawyer about a sex crime charge, not to any other person.
Successful sex crime defense strategies
I have obtained favorable results for clients charged with sex crimes. Strategies vary depending on the unique facts of each case. In one case, I may identify evidence that investigators violated standards for interviewing minors, allowed coaching by an authority figure or planted false memories through repetitive questioning. In another case, I may explain to members of the jury that they need to consider alternate explanations for apparent evidence of sexual abuse of a minor, such as emotional abuse, physical abuse by other visitors to the home, or drug use in the home.
Criminal sexual conduct charges
I practice in state and federal courts in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and in communities throughout Minnesota, and am prepared to provide defense representation in cases involving a variety of sex crime charges, including the following:
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- Sexual abuse
- Spousal rape
- Inappropriate touching
- Harassment
- Sexual touching
- Date rape
- Underage sex crimes
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As in any criminal defense case, my first responsibility in a case involving a sex crime is to get to know my client and really listen to my client’s story. For that reason, I charge no fee for our first meeting – that free consultation is an opportunity for me to evaluate the case and explain what I can do to help.
If you would like to arrange a free consultation, call 651.686.5347 (my office) or 651.214.8624 (my cell), or e-mail me. If you are unable to come to my office, a meeting can be arranged at a convenient place. We have Spanish, Hmong and Somali interpreter services.
Minneapolis attorney Patrick Cotter, sex crime defense representation
Cotter Law Office, PLLC
Patrick L. Cotter, Attorney & Counselor at Law
1060 Dakota Drive, Suite 204 · Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Phone: 651.686.5347 · Cell: 651.214.8624 · Fax: 866.686.5488
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