Sex crimes include a broad range of accusations. The most serious are violent crimes such as rape, sexual assault and sex-murder. However, patronizing a prostitute, public nudity, and statutory rape (i.e. sex with minors) may also be considered sex crimes. Sex crimes can be committed "in person," on the internet, or even by mail. They can be investigated by the police - which includes local precinct detectives and squads - or by the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspectors, or the Department of Homeland Security (usually the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement). They can be prosecuted in state or federal court by local district attorneys or federal prosecutors, including both the United States Attorney's Office and the Department of Justice.

The links below provide more information on our practice areas - the various types of incidents that can be treated as sex crimes.

One warning: determining whether a crime has or has not been committed can be very complicated. It's a legal determination made by lawyers, prosecutors, judges and - ultimately - juries. The material on these pages is for informational purposes only: only a licensed lawyer can help you figure out whether you might be charged or convicted of a sex crime.

For more information, please see our Glossary of Legal Terms.