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Scranton Sex Crime Attorney

Aggressive Defense for Crimes in Lackawanna County

If you are being investigated or have been charged with a sexual offense of any type in Scranton or throughout Pennsylvania, it is important that you reach out to a Scranton criminal defense attorney right away to discuss how to proceed with your case. At the Law Offices of William D. Thompson, we know that sexual crimes are serious offenses and often carry serious penalties.

Being investigated or charged with a sexual offense also carries very negative social connotations that can result in loss of friends, family, and even possibly cost you your career. This is why it is so important to retain the legal counsel of a competent attorney who will protect your future.

Get in touch with our Scranton sex crime attorney today to learn more about how our legal team can help you.

Sex Crimes & Serious Penalties

Crimes which involve a person engaging in sexual intercourse with another who suffers from mental disability and cannot consent, is unconscious, is unaware, or when intercourse was committed by forcible compulsion or threat or when drugs or intoxicants are involved, are taken very seriously. In the eye of the law, offenses of this nature are prosecuted heavily and you could face very serious consequences if you are convicted, including fines, court costs, restitution, prison sentences, and mandatory registration in the national sex offender database.

A few of the most common sex crimes our firm defends include the following:

  • Rape
  • Statutory rape
  • Statutory sexual assault
  • Involuntary deviate sexual intercourse
  • Sexual assault
  • Aggravated indecent assault
  • Indecent assault
  • Incest
  • Endangering the welfare of children
  • Corruption of minors
  • Sexual abuse of children
  • Unlawful contact with a minor
  • Sexual exploitation of children

Understanding Megan's Law

Megan's Law is the informal name of the law that requires law enforcement to make information available to the public in regards to registered sex offenders. There are a few crimes under specific circumstances which require 10-year registration under Megan's Law. Meanwhile, other crimes of a sexual nature require mandatory lifetime registration, which means that if you are convicted, you will be on the national registry forever.

If you were recently arrested for a sexual offense, contact the Law Offices of William D. Thompson at (570) 666-1068. We are here for you 24/7. Se habla español.

Recent Reviews From Previous Clients

  • Bill was successful in providing us with a great outcome.

    “We were referred to Bill by a senior member of law enforcement. As a parent, your worst nightmare is receiving a call that one of your children had found themselves in a situation that could have serious criminal ramifications. Bill was quite willing to accept our case, and immediately set about the task of learning and examining the facts, then having a detailed conversation with us as a group, and independently with our child. Bill walked us through all the implications of his actions, and outlined best and worst case scenarios so that we would be adequately armed with as much information as possible. A lot of that may seem standard fare for some attorney’s, but where Bill absolutely stood apart was the way he engaged us as a family. Granted, we do not have a lot of experience working with attorney’s, but the experience of working with Bill was in large part contradictory to the stereotype. He gave us the feeling that he genuinely cared about our child’s well-being, and we walked away from our initial meeting with an assured feeling that he would do whatever it took to provide us with the best possible outcome. This was a traumatic experience for our child, but through it all, he actually looked up to Bill as not just his attorney, but somewhat of a mentor. This speaks volumes to Bill’s ability to effectively communicate with us, and the level of transparency into the process that he provided. Bill was successful in providing us with a great outcome, and we are extremely grateful for his dedication to the case and his brilliance in the execution of it. We would 100% recommend Bill with no reservations whatsoever. ”

    Former Client

  • I just wanted to say thanks for doing such a good job handling my case. You are the best Billy. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer.

    “I just wanted to say thanks for doing such a good job handling my case. Every other lawyer I talked to told me that I was getting 5 years for my second DUI and you got me six months [probation]. You are the best Billy. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. ”

    Bob

  • I highly recommend him to others and I will continue to do so!

    “I met Mr. Thompson about 4 years ago. I was on probation at the time and I hired him in June 2011 for a reduction of my sentence. (I was sentenced in 2008 for 5 1/2 years Probation, among other things. Mr. Thompson was not my lawyer at the time ) After hiring Mr. Thompson he had a hearing set up with the Judge in October 2011, however I was violated before my court date. He immediately came to speak with me the day I was incarcerated in September of 2011. He kept me up to date with information regarding my case regularly. If I had questions he was able to answer them. For example I was on a certain block while incarcerated. He was able to answer my question. He was also in communication with my mother during that time to keep her up to date as well. He was reasonably priced in comparison to my previous lawyer. He managed to have my sentence reduced by a year and a half with a violation and I was out of jail in 43 days. I have used him in other situations regarding the law after being out of jail in November 2011 and I would use him again. I highly recommend him to others and I will continue to do so. ”

    Maura

  • I'd just like to thank him and I would recommend him to any friends or family member. So thank you Bill for everything you managed to do for me, I appreciate it more then I can put into words.

    “I'd just like to thank him and I would recommend him to any friends or family member. So thank you Bill for everything you managed to do for me, I appreciate it more then I can put into words. ”

  • We would definitely recommend him to friends!

    “We were referred to Bill by a lawyer who had previously help us with some real estate issues when we were looking for a criminal lawyer. From the first call, Bill was great with communication and keeping us update with information. He explained everything very clearly from the worst case scenario to the most realistic. He made sure every question was answered and did the research when necessary. Overall, Bill took what could have been a huge mess in multiple counties and helped us get a fair and reasonable resolution for everything. Honestly, we hope we never have to call Bill again, but we would definitely recommend him to friends. ”

    Former Client