Sex Offenses:

The Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, P.C. has handled a wide variety of sex offense cases, ranging from prostitution offenses, to sexual assault cases, to sexual misconduct with a minor. The penalties can vary significantly depending on the severity of the offense and can range anywhere from probation to life imprisonment. This can be a life-changing situation, so it is critical to retain an experienced lawyer who understands the complexities of these types of cases as well as the possible range of penalties and who can provide a rigorous legal defense of your case. If you are facing charges for a sex related offense, call our office today to schedule a free case consultation.

Child molestation is generally described as intentionally or knowingly engaging in or causing a person to engage in sexual contact with a child under the age of fifteen years old. Molestation is a class 2 felony.
A.R.S. § 13-1410

Sexual abuse generally occurs whensomeone intentionally or knowingly engages in sexual contact with an individual fifteen years of age or older without consent of that person and is a class 5 felony (if the victim is under fifteen years old, it is a class 3 felony DCAC – Dangerous Crime Against a Child).
A.R.S. § 13-1404

Sexual assault is classified as someone intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any individual without his or her consent. Sexual assault is a class 2 felony and if convicted, the minimum sentence is 5.25 years (7 years with one prior felony conviction and 14 years with 2 or more prior felony convictions). If the sexual assault involved serious physical injury, the person can be sentenced to life imprisonment.
A.R.S. § 13-1406

Sexual conduct with a minor is generally defined as someone intentionally or knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse or oral sexual contact with any person who is under eighteen years of age. Sexual conduct with a minor under the age of fifteen is a class 2 felony, unless the person is the minor’s parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, legal guardian or foster parent. Sexual conduct with a minor who is at least fifteen years old is a class 6 felony.
A.R.S. § 13-1405

If you are facing any type of sex related offense, contact our office today for a free evaluation of your case.