Someone who has been alleged to have committed a sex offense in Cary needs a lawyer representing and defending their legal rights from the very outset due to the severe ramifications of these types of charges, which can include many years in prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision, satellite-based 24/7 ankle monitoring, and possible sex offender registration and restrictions on places you can live, work, and hang out, even for first time offenders.
It is possible for someone to allege sexual assault with no evidence other than their statement, and these cases can take years to resolve. Bonds for sexually-based offenses are usually quite high, and can mean that someone will be sitting in jail during the time their case is being processed through the system if they are unable to afford to post the bond.
Sexually-based offenses are prosecuted in a Special Victims Unit, and they are taken extremely seriously. Prosecutors of sex crimes cases are very specialized prosecutors who will often communicate with the alleged victims and their families, and they work closely with them, even running potential plea offers by them to make sure the families are on board.
Common examples of sex offenses include: 1st and 2nd Degree Rape, 1st and 2nd Degree Sexual Offense, Indecent Liberties with a Child, Aggravated Child Abuse, 1st and 2nd Degree Kidnapping, Child Pornography offenses, Sex Offender Registry Violations, and Sexual Battery. If your conviction requires that you register as a sex offender, for some lower-level offenses, you may be able to seek removal from the registry after a minimum period of 10 years, demonstrating to the court your compliance with the laws and overall good behavior.