Will I go to jail if convicted of sexual assault? Due to the fact that Missouri treats sexual assault charges seriously – with penalties ranging from several years up to even life imprisonment, along with lifetime sex offender registration – the possibility of jail time is real. But it depends on several critical factors, including the specifics of your case, the severity of the allegations, your age and the age of the alleged victim, any contributing circumstances, and, most importantly, the strength of your defense.
This is precisely why it’s vital to work with a criminal defense attorney skilled in sexual assault cases in St. Louis and throughout Missouri. The Combs Waterkotte legal team has more than 40 years of experience and has successfully handled over 10,000 cases just like yours. One of our sexual assault defense lawyers can be the difference between freedom and conviction.
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How Combs Waterkotte Keeps Sexual Assault Convictions Out of Jail
Jail time isn’t necessarily inevitable. The Combs Waterkotte lawyers understand the intricacies of these cases and the high stakes involved. If you’ve been charged with sexual assault in St. Louis or anywhere else in Missouri, let’s help keep you out of jail. Call our knowledgeable, award-winning team as soon as possible at (314) 900-HELP or reach out online for a confidential consultation with an expert attorney to protect your rights and future.
At Combs Waterkotte, we have a proven track record of securing the best possible outcomes, including helping keep numerous clients avoid prison sentences. Here’s how:
Aggressive Pre-Trial Strategies
We investigate every aspect of your case, from the arrest process to the evidence against you. Were your rights violated during the arrest? Was the investigation flawed? If so, we’ll fight to have the charges reduced or dismissed.
Strategic Negotiations
We use our experience, reputation, and local relationships to negotiate alternatives to jail time, including reduced charges, probation, and diversion programs. Our goal is to secure outcomes that avoid incarceration and minimizing long-term consequences.
Expert Witnesses and Testimonies
We have the ability to enlist a large network of experts, including psychologists, forensic specialists, and other professionals to challenge the prosecution’s claims. We also scrutinize their witnesses’ statements and testimonies for inaccuracies or contradictions.
Trial-Ready Representation
Most criminal defense law firms are afraid of proceeding to trial, spending the majority of their time (i.e., your money) on doing whatever it takes to avoid it. Not Combs Waterkotte. Our attorneys build a powerful defense to challenge any evidence against you, cross-examine witnesses, and present compelling arguments to the jury. We leave no stone unturned in pursuing an acquittal (i.e., doing whatever it takes to get the best possible outcome).
Client-Centered Legal Solutions
Every case is unique, and so is our approach to your defense. We tailor our defense strategies to fit the specifics of your situation, focusing on protecting your rights, reputation, and freedom. When facing sexual assault charges, you need experience and relentlessness on your side.
Don’t let the fear of jail paralyze you or take control of your future. With the right legal strategy and the expertise of Combs Waterkotte in your corner, there’s always hope. Call a sexual assault defense attorney at Combs Waterkotte immediately at (314) 900-HELP or reach out online for a free case review and let us start building your defense. Your freedom is worth fighting for.
