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Being charged with a sex crime in Boutte carries a severe stigma and is an incredibly severe charge to face. It is essential that you get strong legal representation from a Boutte sex crime lawyer if you have been arrested for a sex crime offense. These criminal cases can affect every part of your life, including your freedom, your financial well-being, your personal and professional reputation, and more. You need to protect your rights and future.
The attorneys at Marino Law Firm, LLC have more than 50 years of combined legal experience and significant community connections in the River Parishes. We know that these cases carry serious consequences, and we know how important the outcome is to your future.
Our attorneys work to efficiently and effectively secure an outcome to your criminal case. We want to protect your rights without creating unnecessary delay in your case.
We can help you navigate cases in criminal court, including those handled by the 29th Judicial District Court. Our attorneys have a strong knowledge of the local courts and can bring you the support you need.
In St. Charles Parish, there were several reported sex offenses in 2023, including five rape offenses and two statutory rape offenses. Some sex crimes that can be charged in Louisiana and Boutte include:
Louisiana harshly prosecutes these offenses. If you are charged with any of these offenses, you need a criminal defense attorney to protect your interests and work to limit the severity of your criminal consequences.
If you are convicted of a sex crime, penalties include jail or prison time, significant fines, and a permanent criminal record.
Depending on the offense, you could also face required registration as a sex offender. This may require registration every year or twice a year for a decade or permanently, with limitations on where you can go and where you can live, and many other restrictions.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Division of Probation and Parole currently supervises 2,200 convicted sex offenders. However, the total number of registered offenders is higher than this, as not all registered offenders require supervision.
The consequences of a sex crime conviction can affect you for years and even the rest of your life. The most effective way to protect your future is to avoid conviction.
The attorneys at Marino Law Firm, LLC are a father-son team with decades of legal experience between them. Mark A. Marino founded the firm after law school and focuses on direct legal guidance, founded on his strong reputation for competent, diligent, and aggressive legal representation. His son, Orrin A. Marino, brings a measured and educational approach to the firm, helping individuals and families understand their options throughout the process.
Our firm focuses on communication and collaboration within our team and with our clients, helping you get the legal support you need. We are committed to pursuing the most beneficial result in cases, and we take your case personally.
Any case can impact your future permanently, and this is especially true of serious criminal cases like sex offense charges. We work for your future and provide a unified defense strategy to protect your rights.
You should never navigate the criminal justice system alone, especially for an offense as severe and life-altering as a sex crime charge. An attorney investigates the charges against you, the case the prosecution has, and assesses the right defense strategy for you. They help you understand your rights and the options you have for defense.
When you hire a sex crime lawyer, you improve the chances of a better outcome to your case, such as minimizing the penalties you face or even avoiding conviction.
One of the new sex offender laws in Louisiana was made in 2024, which adds surgical castration as a penalty for certain sex offenses. It is the first state to allow surgical castration, while many other states allow chemical castration. It is up to the court’s discretion whether or not this penalty is applied, and it is possible for aggravated offenses and crimes against children.
Crimes that are considered sex offenses include:
Many of these offenses result in jail or prison time, fines, and registration as a sex offender. They can be charged as felonies or misdemeanors, depending on the offense and the circumstances of the offense.
A Tier 1 sex offender in Louisiana is the tier of sex offender considered to have the lowest risk of reoffending. These offenders committed offenses that are not considered aggravated offenses or offenses against a minor, but are any other offenses that require sex offense registration.
The individual must register for at least 15 years and do so annually. Individuals must petition for removal from the registry.
A sex offender can visit Louisiana, but must register with the local law enforcement and follow all other registration requirements within three business days of establishing a Louisiana residence. These requirements apply to those convicted of offenses in another jurisdiction that require registration as a sex offender. An experienced attorney can help you understand the legal requirements you have to meet to avoid further consequences.
The consequences for a sex crime can be very serious. If you have been charged with a sex offense, reach out to the attorneys at Marino Law Firm, LLC, quickly to protect your future.
Marino Law Firm, LLC, represents clients throughout southeast Louisiana’s river parishes. During regular business hours, call our Destrehan, Louisiana, office-toll free at 985-764-1515 with any urgent matters, including updates to an existing case. Our staff is available to take messages, schedule appointments and answer question about nonlegal matters. Contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced Destrehan family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer.
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