Charges

Two Counts of Second Degree Exploitation of a Child, NCGS 14-190.17.

Facing

Facing 136 months on each count of Second Degree Exploitation of a Child. Sex Offender Registration for Life.

Description

State vs. 'Confidential Client' - The client was served with charges of being involved in explicit sexual exchanges with a minor over the internet. He needed an online sex crime lawyer like Attorney Patrick Roberts. The client engaged in explicit dialogues and the swapping of sexually explicit images. Mr. Roberts, throughout his legal advice, recognized the influence of the client's psychological diagnosis on the alleged actions.

Mr. Roberts diligently obtained the client's mental health records and handed them over to a seasoned mental health professional, accustomed to handling individuals charged with sexual offenses within the criminal justice system. Upon receiving a detailed evaluation from the mental health provider and thoroughly reviewing the client's mental health records, Mr. Roberts took the initiative to disclose the findings to the prosecutor's office.

Attorney Roberts negotiated a favorable plea agreement for his client. Originally facing the possibility of prison, a felony charge, and potential years of registration as a sex offender, Mr. Roberts effectively avoided these outcomes. Instead, the client was offered a less severe plea deal involving two non-sex offense misdemeanors with a probation period.

Result

Pleas to two misdemeanors with probation.

Our client avoided prison, a felony conviction, and sex offender registration.