Aggressive Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer
A conviction for a sexual offense can ruin your life. If you are considered a risk to re-offend, authorities can keep you locked up indefinitely. If you are released, you may carry the stigma of being called a sex offender and you may have to register as a sexual offender.
I am Les Tolzin, a Tacoma, Washington, criminal defense attorney with 18 years of criminal defense experience. I represented those accused of sex crimes in Pierce County, Thurston County or King County. Call me for a free consultation at 253-274-9441.
Experienced Sex Crime Representation
I can defend you against allegations of sexual misconduct, including:
- Sexual assault (rape)
- Aggravated sexual assault (use of a weapon or serious bodily harm)
- Physical assault with a sexual motivation
- Child rape/child molestation
- Communication with a minor (online solicitation)
- Possession or distribution of child pornography
I closely examine the evidence and explore all possible defenses. Is your identification as the perpetrator shaky? If you knew the victim, was there a motive to fabricate the charges? Was the child's version of events prompted by investigators? I have training in criminal forensics and can challenge the evidence from rape kits or other DNA tests.
Sentencing and Sex Offender Registration
A Class A felony sex offense conviction carries a maximum of life in prison. Many sex crimes also count under Washington's two strikes law, which can also spell a life sentence.
For this reason, it is critical to challenge these allegations aggressively on the front end. I will fight to keep questionable evidence out of court and/or seek to get the charges reduced so that you do not have to register as sex offender upon release. If the prosecutor won't offer a favorable plea, I am a skilled and experienced trial lawyer.
There's too much at stake to throw yourself on the mercy of the court. Contact my Tacoma office for a free initial consultation.
