Social Stigma Prison ▪ Loss of professional Privileges

Accusations, investigations, even suspicions of sex offenses have devastating effects on the lives of those under suspicion. If your name has been associated with a sex crime such as rape, sexual assault or possession of child pornography, you risk loss of your good reputation, professional licenses, property, and freedom.

Sex Crimes: A Broad Category of Offenses

Sex crimes encompass a broad range of felony and misdemeanor charges. The Madison sexual assault defense lawyers at Van Wagner & Wood defend clients against every possible sexual assault charge including those listed below.

• Felony sexual assault (Rape)
• Possession of child pornography
• Sexual exploitation of a child
• Sexual assault of an adult or child
• Use of a computer to commit a sex crime
• Luring or enticing including through the internet
• Sexual exploitation by a therapist
• Date rape
• Use of date rape drugs: GHB, Rophinol
• Indecent exposure
• Gang rape
• Solicitation

Early Criminal Defense Counsel Makes A Difference

The sooner you hire a criminal defense attorney, the sooner he or she can begin to work on your case. Early and quick action can often make all the difference between felony or misdemeanor charges, or even getting charges dismissed. Before an attorney can act on your behalf, he or she must agree to represent you and you must hire him or her to do so.

Sex Crimes Charges: Publicity Social Stigma

Once enlisted, the criminal defense attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood will take whatever early measures are still available to shield sex crimes suspects from the media and protect their community and professional standing.

Madison Sexual Assault Defense Attorneys

Madison, Wisconsin sexual assault defense attorneys Chris Van Wagner and Tracey Wood are aggressive, well-respected criminal defense advocates who defend clients against sex crimes charges and other criminal charges in Wisconsin’s state and federal courts. They have an outstanding record of representation. In some cases, the criminal defense attorneys at Van Wagner & Wood have won outright acquittals on behalf of their clients, in other cases, they have won favorable decisions, negotiating plea bargains for reduced charges or sentences.

Free Legal Consultations for Those Accused of Sex Crimes:

If you are facing sexual assault charges, please consider taking advantage of Van Wagner & Wood's free initial consultation. A lawyer will speak with you and give you a preliminary analysis of your case so that you are able to make critical decisions about your defense.