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LOOKING FOR A Sex OFFENSES ATTORNEY IN  Boston?

Being charged with a sex crime can be devastating to you, your family, and your reputation. Sex crimes have some of the harshest penalties of any crimes in Massachusetts and can result in prison time and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Simply being investigated and accused is highly stressful and often people are concerned about their reputation and about the stigma of sex crime accusations.
If you learn you are being investigated for or have been charged with a sex crime, first understand that being investigated or charged does not automatically mean you will be convicted.

Massachusetts Experienced Sex Offenses Attorney Susan Rayburn knows that there are a number of reasons why people make false complaints or falsely accuse others of sex offenses, and will thoroughly evaluate your case, seek evidence to your benefit, and fully investigate the accusation and accuser. In order to be convicted, each element of the alleged crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and you have the right to a fair trial.

If you are being investigated, called into a clerk’s hearing or have been formally charged with a sex crime, call Attorney Susan Rayburn immediately for a free
consultation.

Under no circumstances should you speak with law enforcement or anyone about the allegations without consulting with an attorney. You have a right to remain silent and seek the advice of an attorney.

Remember that a charge does not mean a conviction. If you have submitted to an interview with anyone, the contents of those statements, as well as the circumstances under which they were made need to be thoroughly investigated by your attorney.

Allegations of the crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, and you have the right to challenge the evidence against you, present witnesses in your defense, face your accuser, and cross-examine the witnesses against you at a fair trial with a judge or a jury.

Attorney Rayburn knows that people are sometimes accused, arrested, and even charged based on completely false or partially false allegations. Regardless of the allegations, she will fight for you by effectively and skillfully speaking for you, knowing the law, investigating every facet of the case, and she will do all of that with an understanding of just how stressful and frightening these charges are for you.

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Experience Is Important

Attorney Rayburn knows how to defend against sex crime allegations and charges. She is experienced in representing people charged with sex crimes such as rape, indecent assault, sex for a fee, prostitution, lewd and lascivious or open and gross behavior, keeper of a house of prostitution, failure to register as a sex offender, sex trafficking, human trafficking as well as charges of kidnapping, conspiracy and money laundering, which often accompany some of these indictments. Sex crime laws cover a wide range of alleged behaviors, including rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, indecent assault and battery, sex trafficking and prostitution.

Boston Sex Offenses Attorney Susan M. Rayburn is experienced and knowledgeable about the various subcategories of sex crimes, recent updates to statutes and procedures, and the complexities sex crimes statutes present. As a skilled sex crime lawyer, she can navigate these complexities while upholding the constitutional rights of her clients.

Attorney Susan Rayburn has the devotion to her client’s well-being necessary to listen carefully, to investigate properly, and she has the experience and skill needed to aggressively defend you if you are charged with or investigated for a sex crime.

Have You Been Accused Of Human Trafficking?

If you are facing allegations of committing a sex offense, of any magnitude, no matter what the facts and circumstances are, please give yourself the peace of mind you deserve by calling Attorney Rayburn to speak with her about your situation.

If you have been summonsed, arrested, questioned, or learn that you are under investigation, it is important that you are in contact with legal counsel immediately. If If you haven’t already, do not submit to interviews with anyone
without the advice of counsel.

Call or text Attorney Susan Rayburn at (617) 682-0089 to speak with her directly and quickly, and provide you with a fair flat rate fee for her legal representation.

Rape and Sexual Assault

Cases involving allegations of rape or sexual assault, as well as other sexual offenses, can be highly complex.

Considerations like consent, age, and relationship status significantly influence your outcome. The penalties for sexual assault in Massachusetts can vary depending on such things as the age of the victim, the use of coercion, force or a weapon, behaviors of alleged co-conspirators, and the accused’s prior record.

An experienced criminal defense attorney can effectively challenge evidence and
witness testimony, protecting the accused’s rights. It is essential to undertake a comprehensive factual investigation before trial in sex crime cases, allowing Attorney Rayburn to create an effective cross-examination of the Commonwealth’s witnesses. 

Handling Keeper of a House of Prostitution, Sex for a Fee and Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude cases 

Keeper of a House of Prostitution, Sex for a Fee, Trafficking a Person for Sexual Servitude cases require a detailed understanding of Massachusetts’s laws as well as experience litigating these complex cases.

When facing these sex offense charges, it is essential to have an experienced criminal defense attorney who can navigate the intricacies of the law, procedure and effectively explore potential defenses, move for a dismissal when appropriate, asses the evidence and seek discovery through motions practice as necessary, negotiate and if there is a trial, give you the best defense possible under the law.

Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

Sex crime convictions can lead to severe consequences such as damage to your reputation, the inability to work in certain environments or live in certain locations, preclusion from obtaining, renewing or the loss of professional licenses. A conviction can lead to imprisonment, fines, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. Understanding the possible repercussions of a sex crime conviction, it is crucial to have an experienced criminal defense attorney who can zealously advocate for your rights and minimize your damages to every extent possible.

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NAVIGATING THE LEGAL SYSTEM

As a sex crime lawyer, Attorney Susan M. Rayburn assumes a critical role in contesting the evidence, assessing the investigation, conducting her own investigation, seeking appropriate records, devising a defense and then putting together the right team of experts for your case.

Attorney Rayburn will fight for you and your constitutional rights. She will uncover lies and do everything possible to expose them and reveal the truth. Given the seriousness of these offenses, it’s critical to secure experienced legal representation now.

Attorney Susan Rayburn has the experience, devotion and skills you need to be effectively and successfully represented at this frightening and embarrassing time, she will respectfully listen to all of the facts, explain the law as it applies and what to expect, she will give you a fair flat fee quote for your case so you can know what your defense will cost you and not be worried about repeatedly being told the retainer fund needs to be replenished.

As soon as you retain her, Attorney Susan Rayburn will immediately get to work on your case, enter her appearance and start fighting for you the way you deserve to be fought for.

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Susan M. Rayburn

Top Boston Criminal Defense Attorney 

Attorney Susan Rayburn has over 25 years of criminal defense experience. She has an excellent record of favorable outcomes for her clients, whether through dismissals, negotiated resolutions, or jury trials. Attorney Rayburn is known to be a skilled, aggressive, and successful criminal defense attorney who ethically and creatively fights for her clients’ rights.

Attorney Rayburn effectively and aggressively represents people accused of a wide variety of criminal offenses, including crimes of murder, assault with intent to murder, assault and battery with serious bodily injury, domestic violence offenses, rape, sexual assault, armed robbery, home invasion, arson, human trafficking, drug trafficking, possessory offenses, financial crimes, identity, and credit card crimes. She handles major felonies and misdemeanors, grand jury subpoenas, trial subpoenas, immunity agreements, witness representation, restraining orders, and clerk magistrate hearings.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My ex-girlfriend threatened to claim that I sexually assaulted or raped her. What should I do?
 
First, call Attorney Susan Rayburn for a free consultation, you need to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney now so that you can be advised on preserving certain evidence and keeping a record of all communications between you and your ex-girlfriend. Attorney Rayburn can advise you on how best to preserve evidence, to immediately stop all communication with your accuser and if she does make the complaint, do not speak with law enforcement without an attorney present.
First of all, do not submit to an interview with law enforcement, either recorded or unrecorded, no matter what they promise you. Also, stop communicating with all potential witnesses or co-defendants.
 
Call Attorney Susan Rayburn to discuss your case, get an understanding of the governing statute or statutes for the indictments against you, she has experience representing people accused of  Human Trafficking as well as common related indictments such as money laundering, conspiracy and being a keeper of a house of prostitution.
 
The Sex Trafficking statute in Massachusetts is extremely broad and carries with it a 5-year minimum mandatory state prison sentence as well as the requirement that a person convicted of this offense register as a sex offender. It is imperative that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney.
 
Attorney Rayburn is particularly familiar with all aspects of litigating these cases, she will provide you with a fair, flat rate fee so that you can know what her outstanding, experienced and skilled defense will cost you.
It is best to have an attorney for any Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing and particularly important with an allegation that you committed a sex offense crime. The standard of proof is extremely low for a Clerk Magistrate to find probable cause to believe that a crime was committed and that the accused is the one who committed that crime. All that would be needed is the testimonial evidence of the complainant, so if you do nothing to properly defend yourself, and instead just try to speak on your own behalf, it is highly likely that a formal Criminal Complaint will be issued against you.
 
An experienced criminal defense attorney can submit documentary or other available evidence to counter evidence produced by the complainant. Call Attorney Susan Rayburn and get free consultation as well as a fair flat rate fee for her representation of you. She will speak on your behalf, challenge the credibility of the accuser and effectively cross examine the witnesses against you. 
Call Attorney Susan Rayburn for a free consultation on your obligations to testify before the Grand Jury. Never ignore a subpoena to testify before the Grand Jury.
 
Do not give interviews to the prosecution or law enforcement or appear at the Grand Jury without first seeking the advice of a competent, experienced, skilled criminal defense lawyer such as Attorney Susan Rayburn who has extensive experience representing witnesses who have been called to testify before the Grand Jury, she will advise you on your 5th Amendment and other possible privileges you may have and may want to exercise.
 
Do not assume you know what you’re doing when it comes to testifying before the Grand Jury, seek the advice of criminal defense counsel immediately.