Sex Crimes

At Brown Bradshaw & Moffat we literally wrote the book on how to defend a sex crime case. We have successfully defended the toughest of sexual allegations. We have handled every type of sex crime case, and we have a track record of winning these cases at trial. It is for that reason that Aspotore publishing asked partner Ken Brown to write a chapter in their recently published treatise on Strategies for Defending Sex Crimes Cases.

If you have been charged or are being investigated for a sex crime, you need the assistance that can only be provided by an attorney who has been through these types of battles before and won.

Winning these cases requires extensive investigation and preparation for trial. The sooner you contact us, the better chance you have for success at trial. These cases demand a lot of work by experienced lawyers, and Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat has that experience.

Utah has some of the most punitive laws in the nation in regards to sexual crimes. The stakes are high as a conviction can result in mandatory imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender; and in cases involving accusations of child sexual abuse, custody and parental rights may also be at risk.

The lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat not only do their best to secure a not guilty verdict at trial but have been successful in obtaining reimbursement of fees after a not guilty verdict. Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat has been in the forefront of seeking reimbursement of fees for public officials accused of wrongdoing, including sex crimes, after an acquittal. When it comes to defending sex crimes, there is no substitute for experience. The lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat have the experience in successfully defending people who are charged with sex crimes.

The Internet has created a new category of sex crimes. Cases involving possession of child pornography and Internet solicitation come with the threat of long prison terms. These cases are extremely serious and come with a greater need for the best legal assistance.

The lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat are always looking for unique ways to defend these cases and are making headway in forcing the courts to allow expert testimony offered by the accused to assure that the rights of the accused are fully protected.

Sex Offender Registration

Utah law mandates that that anyone convicted of any of the following offenses must register as a sex offender for at least 10 years and perhaps as long as life.

• Kidnapping, Child Kidnapping, Aggravated Kidnapping
• Enticing a Minor over the Internet
• Voyeurism
• Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor, Sexual Abuse of a Minor
• Unlawful Sexual Abuse of a 16- or 17-year-old, Statutory Rape
• Object Rape, Object Rape of a Child
• Forcible Sodomy, Sodomy of a Child
• Forcible Sexual Abuse, Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child
• Aggravated Sexual Abuse with a Weapon
• Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Child Pornography, Internet Chat Room Solicitation
• Incest, Polygamy
• Aggravated Exploitation of Prostitution

Real Results in Real Cases

Popular high school teacher was accused of sexually abusing a high school student on several occasions. The teacher faced numerous first degree felony counts of forcible sodomy and several second degree felony counts of forcible sexual abuse. Holding firm that he was innocent of the allegations and after a long litigation process and extensive investigation, Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat secured a not guilty verdict on all counts. School District paid legal fees based upon Utah law. Read More »

In 2006, a female junior high school teacher was accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old female student during the 1994-1995 school years. The teacher faced several felony counts, requiring mandatory prison. After presenting the case to a jury, the jury found the teacher not guilty on all counts. The Utah Supreme Court then ordered that all attorneys' fees be paid by the school district. Read More »

A female defendant was charged with rape and sodomy. Charges against the defendant were dismissed by the prosecution prior to trial following further investigation and insight into the alleged victim's claims.

A defendant was charged with sexual abuse of a child in Provo, Utah. The case was dismissed by the prosecution at the preliminary hearing when, upon cross-examination by Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat attorneys, it was revealed that the victim was unable to identify the defendant or verify the details of her story.

A defendant was charged with ten state felonies involving possession of child pornography after agents from the Utah Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force entered his home and searched and questioned the defendant and his wife. Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat filed a motion to suppress all evidence found and provided facts to the Court that law enforcement officers told lies in order to get into a private citizen's home without a warrant. The District Court granted the motion, agreeing with each argument raised by Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat. The case was dismissed.