You don't even have to meet or speak with a minor to be charged with a sex crime in Missouri. Have a chat with a police officer online who is posing as a 14-year old, and offer to meet with him or her sometime in the future at a nonspecific location and you are looking at five years of mandatory prison time and a lifetime on the sex offender registry.
Very few "enticement of a child" cases involve an appearance at the minor's house as seen on the popular television show, Dateline. Instead, police show up at your door asking questions about the Internet chat conversations you have been having.
If you are under investigation for enticement of a minor, before you speak to police, call The Hammer Law Firm at 314-266-7821. Do not invite law enforcement into your home without a search warrant.
Knowledgeable Criminal Defense
If you have been charged with solicitation or enticement of a child, you are probably frightened and unsure of how to fight the charges. Your intentions may have been misinterpreted or you may not have had any plan of carrying through with the completion of the solicitation.
Our firm's founding attorney Mark A. Hammer will meet with you to understand the circumstances of your arrest. He will also review your arrest records and any evidence associated with your case. As a former prosecutor on teams that specialize in the prosecution of sex crimes, he understands the criminal justice system from both sides and knows how police officers and prosecutors build their case against you. He will put this knowledge to work for you as he develops a strong defense on your behalf.
Mr. Hammer will vigorously defend your rights and ensure that any law enforcement errors are exposed and illegally obtained evidence is suppressed. He will explore every available defense for you, with the goal of getting your charges reduced or your case dismissed.
Our Jefferson Enticement of a Child Attorney Represents Clients Throughout Missouri. Contact Us.
If you are under investigation for solicitation of a minor, do not speak to a police officer without a lawyer present. To schedule a free consultation with The Hammer Law Firm, call 314-266-7821 or contact us online. We represent clients in St. Louis and throughout Missouri.
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