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The presumption of innocence is more eroded when faced with charges for a sex crime than other criminal offenses. This is why it’s essential to have skilled legal representation from the beginning. As a former prosecutor, Jay Carney knows how cases involving sex crimes are built by the prosecution and how a solid defense can dismantle them.
The earlier you contact an experienced sex crime defense attorney, the more options will be available in your defense. While the prosecution may rely on forensic interviews, digital evidence, DNA, and expert witness testimony, our sex crime lawyer team can identify inconsistencies, uncover flaws in the evidence, and scrutinize unsupported assumptions. We will fight for your Constitutional rights, freedom, and reputation through every stage of the legal process with unwavering advocacy.
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Having formerly served as a prosecutor, Jay Carney uses his insight from the other side of the courtroom to focus on protecting your rights. He understands the evidentiary thresholds and how to develop a defense designed to challenge them. This insight allows us to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case early and address them with precision and strategy.
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A sex crime charge requires a vigorous and strategic defense. Applying decades of trial experience, we will provide unyielding advocacy to protect your rights, reputation, and freedom. Don’t wait. Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation with a Boston sex crimes lawyer to begin building a solid defense.
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The criminal defense lawyers at Carney, Gaudet & Carney have more than six decades of combined experience representing clients for these types of charges throughout Massachusetts. Handling every case with the utmost discretion and confidentiality, we have a notable track record of achieving positive results on behalf of our clients.
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Allegations of Sex Crimes Are Serious.
Uncompromising Discretion
What you share with our firm stays protected. Discretion is at the core of everything we do. From the moment you contact a sex crime lawyer at Carney, Gaudet & Carney until the resolution of your case, everything you share with us remains confidential. We go beyond basic confidentiality, handling every case with care, sensitivity, and strict control over your information and defense strategy.
Direct Access to Your Lawyer
Your comfort with your legal representation is first and foremost when defending against a sex crime accusation. When you work with Carney, Gaudet & Carney, you will have direct access to your lawyer every step of the way. We never hand your case off to paralegals. Your case will receive dedicated attention from your lawyer at all times.
Supportive Advocacy. No Judgment.
Everyone deserves a fair defense without the fear of being judged. Our duty as defense attorneys is to advocate zealously on your behalf, regardless of the allegations. Offering respectful representation and non-judgmental legal support, we focus solely on protecting your rights and crafting the strongest defense strategy possible.
Sexual Assault, Rape Charges, or Indecent Assault Charges.
Sex Crime Allegations Are Serious. We Are Here to Help.
The consequences of a sexual assault or rape conviction can go beyond jail time and include loss of employment, housing restrictions, and sex offender registration. A conviction can also come with family court and immigration implications. We understand the full picture of what you are facing beyond your criminal case and the high stakes involved. Our sexual assault lawyer team will meticulously handle your case with care, evaluating not only the immediate legal impact of a conviction, but also the broader consequences.
We will examine the prosecution’s evidence against you, evaluate inconsistent testimony, analyze the forensic record, and scrutinize the timeline of the alleged occurrence. Every document, statement, fact, and piece of evidence is reviewed to assess whether the prosecution has met its burden of beyond a reasonable doubt. We know how to construct a defense that challenges the prosecution at every turn.
Indecent assault involves indecent contact without the other person without their consent. This is a serious felony charge that can result not only in jail time and probation, but it can impact family court matters, affect your immigration status, and make it more difficult to secure employment or housing. Depending on the circumstances, a conviction can also carry Megan’s Law registration obligations.
The sex crime lawyer team at Carney, Gaudet & Carney knows how to uncover the weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence and unravel their arguments. Key defense angles for these charges can include questioning the nature and context of the contact, undermining the credibility and consistency of the complainant’s accusations, and challenging the integrity of any corroborating evidence. By dismantling the prosecution’s case, we turn their strategy into your advantage.
If you’ve been charged with sexual assault or rape, contact Carney, Gaudet & Carney today for a confidential consultation.
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Everyone deserves a fair defense without the fear of being judged. Our duty as defense attorneys is to advocate zealously on your behalf, regardless of the allegations. Offering respectful representation and non-judgmental legal support, we focus solely on protecting your rights and crafting the strongest defense strategy possible.
Two counts of Aggravated Rape and One count of Indecent Assault and Battery
Result: All charges dismissed
Case Results for Sexual Offenses in Massachusetts.
After a jury trial in Barnstable County, our client, a prominent doctor, was acquitted on all three counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under 14. The jury was out less than 30 minutes before completely exonerating our client of all charges.
Three Counts of Indecent Assault and Battery
Verdict: Not Guilty of Indecent Assault and Battery
Attorneys for Sex Crime Charges.
Our client was charged with dissemination of obscene material for uploading two videos of his former romantic partner to an amateur adult website without the partner’s consent. Several other adult websites published these videos across the internet. Attorney Nat Carney prepared a motion to dismiss the charge against our client on First Amendment grounds. It was opposed by the Commonwealth. The Plymouth County judge agreed with the defense’s arguments and granted Attorney Carney’s motion to dismiss. Attorney Carney subsequently expunged this charge from our client’s record.
Dissemination of Obscene Material
Result: Charges Dismissed
Our client, a doctor, was accused of four counts of rape in Suffolk Superior Court. He retained Carney, Gaudet & Carney who brought the case to trial. After a week of trial, the court declared a mistrial as the jury found our client not guilty on one count but hung on the other three. After facing Attorney Carney’s vigorous cross examination during the first trial, the alleged victim did not want to pursue the case any further. The Commonwealth dismissed the remaining counts against our client.
Rape
Verdict: Not Guilty of Rape
~ Shane F.
" Nat carney is one of the best lawyers out here I was recently found NOT guilty on all charges firearm possession he fights 100% for his clients paid or court appointed. Also his co counsel attorney Bri was great and she fights the same as Mr.Nat carney i HIGHLY RECOMMEND him to any one who’s looking for an attorney"
" Dan Gaudet, Jay Carney and all their associates were nothing short of amazing when it came to handling my case. The sheer knowledge and intelligence about the world of criminal justice between them both is immense. They treated me with kindness and worked diligently to get my case resolved with the best possible outcome, and they achieved this."
~ Mason T.
~ Althea D.
" Dan Gaudet left no stone unturned in building an overwhelming and successful defense for our son. It was such a relief to have him on our side. With his personal care and meticulous work, he gave us courage and hope in a dark time for our family and we can't imagine a better choice for lawyer."
Our Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys Leave No Stone Unturned.
We Are Here When You Need the Serious Defense.
The sex crime lawyer team at Carney, Gaudet & Carney knows how to uncover the weaknesses in the prosecution’s evidence and unravel their arguments. Key defense angles for these charges can include questioning the nature and context of the contact, undermining the credibility and consistency of the complainant’s accusations, and challenging the integrity of any corroborating evidence. By dismantling the prosecution’s case, we turn their strategy into your advantage.