There are a variety of Sex Crimes in the State of Georgia which require those convicted of these crimes to register as a sex offender. In addition to incarceration, persons identified as a registered sex offender face massive personal obstacles in trying to live in society. Sex crime charges are extremely serious.
The most common sex crimes include solicitation, prostitution, pandering or pimping, indecent exposure, and lewd conduct.
Sex Crime charges requiring registration as a sex offender include rape, sodomy against a minor, aggravated sodomy against a minor or an adult, statutory rape, child molestation, aggravated child molestation, enticing a child for indecent purposes, aggravated sexual battery, kidnapping of a minor except by a parent, criminal sexual conduct toward a minor, solicitation of a minor to engage in sexual contact, Use of a minor in sexual performance, solicitation of a minor to practice prostitution, any conduct which, by its nature, is a sexual offense against a minor.
Lawrence Zimmerman is an experienced sex crimes defense attorney with a solid record for winning sex crime cases. Anyone charged with a sex crime should call Lawrence Zimmerman to discuss their situation and prepare a strenuous criminal defense.
A Sears employee claimed she observed a grandfather molest his foster grandson. The DAs office was relentless in their pursuit of him. During Mr. Zimmerman's cross-examination of the lead detective, the jury started laughing at the detective's answers and the judge ordered Mr. Zimmerman to only ask a few more questions because the detective was being beaten up so badly. Not Guilty on all counts of Child molestation including a directed verdict of May 2019.
Peeping Tom
Client charged in Cobb County with five felony counts of Peeping Tom. Our office conducted an intense investigation including canvassing an apartment complex to speak with any potential witnesses. We were successful in negotiating a reduction to two counts of misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
–State v. Undisclosed
Rape
Client charged with Rape in Cobb County. Our office conducted a major investigation including interviewing the alleged victim several times. We discovered a problem with the Spanish-to-English translation of our Client’s confession. On the morning of trial, the prosecution dismissed the rape charges resulting in our client’s release from jail.
–State v. G.O.
Child Molestation
Client charged with eight counts of Child Molestation in Fulton County Superior Court. Our office intervened early and conducted an extensive investigation. The District Attorney’s Office agreed and our client pleaded guilty to one count of misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct with all other charges being dismissed.
–State v. A.W.
Child Pornography - Federal Charges
Our client was charged with having thousands of images of child pornography on his computer after the FBI raided his home. He confessed to the crimes. We challenged the United States of America's case by litigating novel legal issues. The result was a greatly reduced sentence - 46 months as opposed to 108 months called for by federal sentencing guidelines
