Scottsdale Sex Trafficking Defense Lawyer

Any type of sexual crime charge can carry a significant negative outcome for those convicted, including the risk of life imprisonment. If you are facing charges of any type like this, you need legal representation that you know can help you navigate your rights and minimize the negative impact on your future. 

At Suzuki Law Offices, our Scottsdale sex trafficking defense lawyer is always by your side through these difficult matters. We are led by a former prosecutor who is now a Scottsdale sex crime lawyer. Call today to discuss your case with a team featuring decades of experience.

How a Scottsdale Sex Trafficking Defense Attorney Can Help You

If you are charged with sex trafficking, your defense attorney will educate you on your rights and provide you with legal representation throughout all matters. You will learn what your charges are, what evidence is available to be used against you, and what specific strategies may apply in your situation.

Our legal team brings extensive experience in sex crimes charge defense in Arizona. As a former state and federal prosecutor in our practice, we have acute knowledge of the strategies that prosecutors use to pursue charges against you. Our sex trafficking defense attorney in Scottsdale has years of experience helping those charged avoid conviction in these cases, even under the state’s very stringent laws.

If you are facing charges right now, ask to speak to your attorney and contact our legal team immediately. You do not need to answer any questions without legal representation by your side, and doing so could mean you put your case at risk. When you turn to our Scottsdale criminal defense lawyer, we immediately start working on your behalf.

Understanding Your Charges in Sex Trafficking in Scottsdale

Arizona’s sex trafficking laws (13-1307) are some of the most stringent in the region. The law makes it illegal for a person to knowingly traffic another person who is 18 years of age or older in either of the following ways:

• Intent to cause the other person to engage in prostitution or sexually explicit performance by any means, including deception, force, or coercion
• Having knowledge that the other person will engage in any prostitution or sexually explicit performance through deception, coercion, or force

Sex trafficking is considered a class 2 felony under Arizona law. As a result, a person cannot have their sentence suspended. It is critical that you have a strong defense strategy that makes it challenging for the court to prove you are guilty.

Potential Legal Defenses in a Sex Trafficking Case in Scottsdale

Our legal team will gather all evidence in your case, speak to witnesses, and begin building a defense strategy best suited for your situation. We do not leave any stone unturned when building a case for you. Some of the potential strategies that we may be able to apply to your situation include:

• Voluntary consent: In this situation, we can demonstrate that the other person consented to the actions, and they were not coerced or threatened in any way.
• Coercive situations: In some scenarios, we can demonstrate how threats or manipulation were used against you to influence your actions.
• Alibi: The most direct way to prove you do not deserve the full consequences is to show you have an alibi.
• Lack of evidence: Another route our attorneys may recommend is demonstrating that there is not enough evidence to substantiate the claim made against you. This may be due to the lack of witnesses and evidence, making it impossible for the prosecutor to prove beyond a reasonable doubt what occurred.
• Lack of criminal intent: In this defense strategy, we demonstrate that you did not knowingly participate in any type of illegal act.

These are just some of the defense strategies that may apply to your situation. It is always our objective to determine what took place, build a strong defense strategy that proves you do not deserve the consequences you are facing, and work hard to prove what took place in a court of law. Work with a Scottsdale violent crimes lawyer at Suzuki Law Offices to strategize about your options.

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Know the Risks of Conviction of Sex Trafficking Charges

The penalties for your charges could include restitution, years in prison, and costly additional losses, including reputational damage. You could lose your professional license, struggle to get a loan later, and face stigmatization across every aspect of your life. Because there is so much on the line, do not go into a courtroom without an attorney by your side whom you trust to protect you.

We will work to protect your rights at all times during the legal process. Do not let a criminal charge derail your future when you have a dedicated defense team out there ready to represent you. Our team, led by a former prosecutor, is here to fight sex trafficking charges.

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Put Your Trust in Our Defense Development Strategies

Building a strong defense strategy for you is at the core of what our sex trafficking defense lawyer in Scottsdale will do for you. We have the resources and knowledge to build a strong case for most people. Some examples of this include:

• Bringing in expert witness testimony to document what had to happen and to provide insight into the actions that took place
• Digital evidence, including social media messages and photos, can often be used to demonstrate your innocence, especially if you show that the other party is willingly engaged.
• Documents and other evidence to support your claims are always obtained, including any evidence that may demonstrate the other party is not being honest.

There are many risks to heading into court for a charge like this, including long-term implications to your life, relationships, and well-being. Do not underestimate the risk that sex trafficking charges could bring into your life, even if the person filing those charges is a complete stranger. 

Instead, let our team work on building a robust case, and be sure to review our frequently asked questions to learn more.

Seek Out the Help of a Skilled Scottsdale Sex Trafficking Attorney Today

At Suzuki Law Offices, you have an ally in your fight to protect your future. Our Scottsdale sex trafficking defense lawyer brings compassion, respect, and aggressive defense strategies to your case. 

Contact us now for a free consultation to learn more about what you should and should not do when you are facing charges. With decades of experience behind you, you can have some peace of mind.

Call or text 602-682-5270 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form