Tacoma Sex Crimes Lawyer

Criminal law firm providing sex crime defense for Pierce County Washington

A sex crime conviction is a heavy mark on your criminal record. Some say the worst part of being a convicted sex offender is not the jail time, but the public response. You cannot afford to contact an attorney out of the phone book. Trust the Tacoma criminal law firm of Harry S. Steinmetz with your sex crime defense. Call us at 253-579-1113 for a free evaluation of your case, before you talk to the police.

Experienced, non-judgmental Tacoma sex crimes lawyer

Harry Steinmetz is experienced at representing those accused of sex offenses throughout Pierce County and Washington State. He handles many different types of cases and understands the repercussions of a conviction. It is crucial that you understand all your legal options before making a decision. The firm makes a point of explaining all possible scenarios and outcomes. Harry defends clients suspected of many different crimes, including:

Sentencing for sex crimes and Washington’s two strikes rule

The Washington State Legislature has raised the stakes substantially for persons convicted of sex offenses.

Washington State has a strict two-strike law. If you are convicted on two separate occasions of certain sex felonies, you can be sentenced to life imprisonment.

Washington State has indeterminate sentencing for certain major sex offenses. After serving the sentence imposed by a judge, the Indeterminate Sentence Review board will hold a hearing to determine if you can be released. You could spend the rest of you life in prison, despite the fact that a judge only sentenced you for a few years.

For certain crimes you could be on Community Custody (Parole/Probation) for the rest of your life. For any sexual felony, you can be placed on Community Custody for a minimum of 36 months.

Furthermore, there is a 25-year minimum sentence for major offenses, such as first and second-degree rape of a child and first-degree child molestation, if the state makes the special allegation that the offense was predatory.

State law also mandates a 25-year minimum prison sentence when the victim is younger than 15 years old in cases of:

• First- and second-degree rape
• Indecent liberties by forcible compulsion
• First-degree kidnapping with sexual motivation

The 25-year minimum jail term also applies to certain major sex crimes involving a special allegation regarding a victim who is:

• Developmentally disabled
• Mentally disordered
• A frail senior citizen
• A vulnerable adult

If convicted, you may also have to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.

The firm helps you to understand your case and all the legal options available to you. If you are suspected of a sex crime, please contact our law firm immediately.

Contact us

At The Law Office of Harry S. Steinmetz, we offer cost-effective legal counsel to those charged with sex offenses. We work diligently on your case and keep you informed of all options and developments. Contact our Tacoma law firm today for a free initial consultation.