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Sexual Abuse & Pornography

Being convicted of a sex crime carries two kinds of serious penalties:

• Criminal penalties include jail or prison and up to a lifetime of sex offender registration
• The societal stigma associated with sex crimes can be even more damaging, leading to loss of a job, estrangement from family, and divorce.

In sex crimes cases, early intervention by an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a tremendous difference in a case, especially when accusations of child sexual abuse are involved.

If you have been contacted by the Department of Children, Youth and Families Department, or by law enforcement, or you believe that you may be under investigation by the police, get immediate legal help and advice. Contact NM Justice Center at (575) 763-2286.

Jennifer Burrill has extensive experience within the criminal justice system handling sex crimes cases in New Mexico and defending against any and all sex crimes charges, including:

• Criminal sexual penetration and criminal sexual contact
• Child molestation and child sexual abuse
• Sexual exploitation of a child
• Date rape
• Statutory rape / sex with a minor
• Failure to register as a sex offender
• Internet sex crimes such as enticement, solicitation of a minor, or possession or distribution of child pornography
• Solicitation or prostitution, including use of an escort service or massage service
• Indecent exposure / lewd and lascivious behavior

Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction

The penalties for conviction of a crime under New Mexico’s sex crime statutes vary widely. Penalties for a misdemeanor sex crime, such as indecent exposure, may be jail time or less than a year or probation, a fine, and community service. Penalties for a felony offense, such as criminal sexual penetration, can include a long prison term up to 18 years, followed by a lifetime of sex offender registration. Failure to comply with the strict sex offender registration requirements in New Mexico can result in additional felony charges.

If you hold a job that requires licensure or a security clearance, you may find that your job is impacted by a sex crime conviction. If you are convicted of a sex crime against a child you may lose your ability to continue your relationship with your own children.

Defense Strategies in Sex Crimes Cases

As former prosecutor, Jennifer Burrill is well-versed on how prosecutors prepare sex crimes cases, and on the challenges and problems that such cases involve. For example:



• People bring false charges of criminal sexual penetration to cover up consensual sex if it would be damaging to the person's family or current romantic relationship.
• False charges can also be brought to seek revenge against the accused person.
• False charges of sexual abuse against a child are prevalent in divorce and custody cases.
• False memory syndrome can come into play when children make allegations that they have been victimized. Questions that parents, teachers, therapists or police ask a child can cause the child to say and remember things that didn't really occur.
• If photos, computer files, or other materials were confiscated from you, was the search and seizure properly handled by the police? If not, that evidence is not admissible.

At NM Justice Center we will examine the evidence and facts of your case, including issues of consent, circumstances, and psychological issues affecting the victim. In preparing our defense strategy, we may also examine the psychological issues affecting you or your loved one charged with a crime. Our goal is to minimize the negative consequences of a sex crime charge or conviction and to get the best possible outcome, given the facts of your case.

If you are facing a criminal charge for a sex crime, you need an experienced defense attorney who will aggressively protect your rights. Contact us at (575) 763-2286 to set up your consultation appointment. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.

Internet Sex Crimes

While Internet sex crimes can include children or adults, law enforcement is extremely aggressive in pursuing people whom it believes to be in possession of child pornography or using the Web to meet young people for sex.

There are active law enforcement task forces operating in Eastern New Mexico charged with investigating online sexual exploitation of children and transfer of child pornography. These task forces frequently use "undercover" agents misrepresenting themselves online as underage girls and boys. Chat rooms, Facebook and MySpace pages are frequently used to entrap people.

If you have been arrested for an Internet sex crime or you believe you may be under investigation by the police for an Internet sex crime, get immediate legal help. Contact Jennifer Burrill at (575) 763-2286. Your freedom is at stake. At NM Justice Center we defend against any and all Internet sex crimes charges, including:



• Enticement
• Solicitation of a minor
• Possession or distribution of child pornography
• Sexting
• Transmitting harmful material to a minor
• Trading child pornography online
• Traveling to meet a minor for sex
• Online enticement of a minor for sex acts

The penalties for any sex crime are severe, especially if you must register as a sex offender for the rest of your life. But the personal costs of an Internet sex crimes charge can be just as serious as the criminal costs. It is embarrassing and harmful to your employment, family, and marriage. If your job requires professional licensure, a security clearance, or involves children, you may lose your job. You may not be allowed to live within a certain distance of a daycare, playground, or school. Even high school kids can be convicted of Internet sex crimes for sending graphic pictures of themselves through their cellular phones and placed on the sex offender registry.

At NM Justice Center we understand how difficult and stressful this is. We tackle your case aggressively but with discretion and sensitivity. Our goal is to minimize the negative consequences of the Internet sex crime charge or conviction and to get the best possible outcome, given the facts of your case.

If you are facing a computer sex crimes charge because of a police sting or online entrapment, Jennifer Burrill will aggressively protect your rights. Contact us at (575) 763-2286 to schedule your consultation. We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover for your convenience.