Charges

Two counts of Statutory Rape of a Child, 14-27.25.

Facing

Facing LIFE in prison and lifetime sex offender registration.

Description

State vs. 'Confidential Client' - Attorney Patrick Roberts, a seasoned statutory rape defense lawyer, defended an adult client accused of sexual involvement with a minor, a crime exacerbated by a previous similar charge and an incriminating text message confession from the client. Despite these challenges, Mr. Roberts was able to exclude the text message evidence after a hearing, which led to a negotiated deal between the client and the State. Instead of facing potential B1 felony charges with a minimum 12-year sentence each and possibly a 40-year combined sentence, the client accepted a reduced 16-month jail term. This deal, secured by a proficient sexual offense attorney like Attorney Patrick Roberts, also offers the possibility of removal from the sex offender registry following a 10-year registration period.

Result

Reduced Charge.

The client was sentenced to 16-29 months in prison for the lesser charge of indecent Liberties with a Minor. After 10 years of actively registering as a sex offender in NC, the client will have the opportunity to request removal from the sex offender registry.