Federal Sex Offense Attorney
Many Oklahoma sex crimes are may also be prosecuted at a Federal level. Federal sex offenses include primarily sex crimes against children but also offenses dealing with interstate prostitution and human trafficking.
Federal sex crimes include:
- Child pornography
- Sexual exploitation of minors
- Human trafficking, or the buying or selling of children
- Transporting minors for illicit sexual activity
- Traveling across state lines for the purpose of sex with a minor
Individuals charged with Oklahoma sex offenses may face additional Federal charged, and those charged with Federal sex crimes may also be charged at the state level. If you have been charged with a Federal sex offense in Oklahoma, you need to seek representation from a criminal defense attorney with substantial experience handling cases in Federal court.
Individuals convicted of Federal sex offenses face stringent sentencing guidelines. In fact, the Supreme Court recently upheld Section 4248 of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, which allows continued civil confinement of sex offenders deemed sexually dangerous, even after their prison term is complete. Additionally, Federal sex offender legislation requires sex offenders from one state to register as a sex offender in any state to which they move, and states are required to participate in the National Sex Offender Registry.
While state law governs and defines most sexual offenses and their penalties, certain sex crimes are subject to Federal legislation. The Oklahoma City sex crime defense lawyers at Phillips and Bailey P.C. are well-versed in Federal law as well as Oklahoma law. Our team of experienced attorneys successfully defends a full array of Oklahoma sex offenses and Federal sex offenses, including child pornography and enticing minors to cross state lines. If you are being investigated for state or Federal sex offenses, or if you have been charged with a Federal sex crime, contact a Federal defense attorney with the law firm of Phillips and Bailey P.C. for a free consultation and evaluation of your case.
