Las Vegas Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer

Expert Defense Against Sexual Assault and Related Crimes in Nevada

If you’ve been accused of a sex crime in Nevada, the consequences can be life-altering. Penalties for sex crimes are severe, and the stigma of such an accusation can damage your reputation, career, and personal life long before you even have a chance to defend yourself in court. Josh Tomsheck, a Nationally Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer and former Chief Deputy District Attorney, offers comprehensive defense against sex crime allegations. With his extensive experience and deep understanding of Nevada’s legal system, Josh Tomsheck has a proven track record of defending clients against serious charges in Las Vegas.

Comprehensive Defense for Nevada Sex Crimes

Sex crime charges in Nevada can range from sexual assault to internet-based offenses. Each type of charge presents unique challenges and requires an attorney who is experienced in building a robust defense tailored to the specifics of the case. Josh Tomsheck is well-versed in defending clients against a wide array of sex crime charges, ensuring that your case receives the attention and expertise it deserves.

Josh Tomsheck specializes in defending clients charged with the following Nevada sex crimes:

• Sexual Assault (NRS 200.366): Often referred to as rape, this charge involves non-consensual sexual intercourse. A conviction can result in life imprisonment, making it essential to have a skilled attorney by your side.
• Open and Gross Lewdness (NRS 201.210): Involves engaging in lewd or obscene behavior in public. Depending on the circumstances, this can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
• Pandering (NRS 201.300): This charge, often called pimping, involves coercing or encouraging someone to engage in prostitution. Convictions for pandering can lead to long prison sentences and significant fines.
• Child Pornography (NRS 200.710): Charges for possession, distribution, or production of child pornography can result in lengthy prison sentences and mandatory sex offender registration, with both state and federal consequences.
• Child Molestation: Involving inappropriate sexual contact with a minor, this charge carries some of the harshest penalties, including life imprisonment.
• Statutory Sexual Seduction (NRS 200.364): Commonly known as statutory rape, this crime involves sexual activity between an adult and a minor under the legal age of consent, which is 16 in Nevada.
• Lewdness with a Minor (NRS 201.230): Any inappropriate sexual contact with a minor, even without penetration, can lead to serious felony charges with life-changing consequences.
• Internet Sex Crimes: These charges include solicitation of a minor online, sending explicit materials to minors, or engaging in unlawful sexual conduct over the internet.
• Sex Trafficking (NRS 201.300): Engaging in or profiting from the exploitation of individuals for prostitution or sexual purposes can result in severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
• Failure to Register as a Sex Offender (NRS 179D.550): Convicted sex offenders must comply with registration requirements. Failing to register can result in new felony charges and additional penalties.
• Prostitution Charges (NRS 201.354): While prostitution is legal in some parts of Nevada, it is illegal in places like Las Vegas and Clark County. Soliciting or engaging in prostitution in these areas can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges.

Additional Nevada Sex Crimes Defense

Josh Tomsheck also defends against other serious sex crime charges, including:

• Sexual Assault on a Minor (NRS 200.366): Charges involving sexual assault of minors under the age of 16 carry especially harsh penalties, including mandatory life sentences.
• Sexual Misconduct with Students (NRS 201.540): Teachers and school staff accused of engaging in sexual conduct with students can face felony charges and career-ending consequences.
• Solicitation (NRS 201.354): Engaging or attempting to engage someone in prostitution is a serious offense in Nevada, even if no sexual act took place.
• Incest (NRS 201.180): Sexual relations between family members, whether consensual or not, result in felony charges under Nevada law.
• Indecent Exposure (NRS 201.220): Exposing oneself in public can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the circumstances and whether a minor was involved.

Each of these charges carries severe penalties, including potential life sentences, and requires a strategic defense. Josh Tomsheck tailors his approach to meet the unique needs of each case, ensuring that all legal options are explored.

Understanding the Severity of Nevada Sex Crime Penalties

The penalties for sex crimes in Nevada are among the harshest in the country. Convictions can result in long prison sentences, mandatory sex offender registration, and significant fines. Additionally, defendants often face restrictions and social stigmas that affect them for the rest of their lives.

Some of the possible penalties include:

• Life imprisonment: Many sex crime convictions carry life sentences, with or without the possibility of parole.
• Mandatory sex offender registration: Certain offenses require lifetime registration, which severely limits personal and professional opportunities.
• Hefty fines: Convictions often come with significant fines, adding financial hardship to the legal consequences.
• Permanent damage to personal and professional relationships: A sex crime conviction can devastate personal relationships and destroy career prospects, even years after the legal penalties have been served.

Josh Tomsheck works tirelessly to minimize these penalties by fighting for charge reductions, dismissals, or alternative sentencing options, such as counseling or probation.

Why Choose Josh Tomsheck for Your Defense?

Choosing the right attorney can mean the difference between freedom and imprisonment. Josh Tomsheck offers unparalleled experience and skill in defending sex crime cases. His background as a former Chief Deputy District Attorney gives him unique insight into how prosecutors build their cases, allowing him to craft defense strategies that challenge the evidence and expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

• Challenging DNA and Forensic Evidence: Josh works with forensic experts to scrutinize DNA, fingerprints, and digital evidence for inconsistencies or errors that could weaken the prosecution’s case.
• Cross-examining Witnesses: Josh is highly skilled at exposing contradictions and biases in witness testimony, which is often a key factor in sex crime cases.
• Defending Against False Allegations: False accusations are not uncommon in sex crime cases. Josh is adept at uncovering evidence that supports his clients’ innocence and discredits false claims.

Sex Offender Registration in Nevada

One of the most damaging consequences of a sex crime conviction is mandatory sex offender registration. In Nevada, some offenses require registration for a minimum of 15 years, while others require lifetime registration. Being on the sex offender registry can limit where you live, where you work, and your ability to travel.

Josh Tomsheck aggressively fights to protect his clients from the lifelong impact of sex offender registration, exploring every legal option to avoid this devastating outcome.

Contact Josh Tomsheck for a Free Consultation

If you are facing sex crime charges in Las Vegas, time is of the essence. Josh Tomsheck and his team are available 24/7 to provide immediate legal assistance. With a proven track record of success and years of experience, Josh Tomsheck is prepared to fight for your rights, your freedom, and your future.

Call (702) 895-6760 or visit our office at 228 S. 4th Street, First Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89101 for a confidential consultation today.