Everyone Deserves an Effective Criminal Defense
"Lock them up and throw away the key."
This is the attitude many Minnesotans express toward people who have been arrested on suspicion of committing a sexual crime against a child. However, suspicion is not the same as truth, and an arrest is not the same as a conviction.
I am Laura Kelly Valentine, a Burnsville defense attorney. I understand that not every person who is accused is guilty, and I believe every person has a right to a competent legal defense. I have years of criminal defense experience and welcome cases that other attorneys might consider difficult to defend.
For more information, call me in Burnsville, Minnesota, at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
You Can Fight Allegations of Possession, Solicitation and Computer Crimes
I understand that you may feel betrayed, humiliated and shamed by your arrest. I can defend you if you have been charged with crimes, including:
- Possession of child pornography. Whether you accidentally downloaded an illicit image, have a few illegal photographs, or have a hard drive full of pictures and movies, I can listen to your story and provide a legal defense.
- Solicitation of sex with a minor. You might have said something in a face-to-face conversation or in an online chat room that was misconstrued. If law enforcement claims you sought sex from an underage person, I can investigate the evidence, find out what happened and tell your side of the story.
- Distribution of child pornography. The police may claim that you mailed illicit images as part of an organized distribution network or that you shared pornographic files with others online — but did you? It is the job of the prosecution to prove that you did what they said you did, not the other way around. Circumstances that may appear suspicious to police can often be explained.
- Sexual contact with a minor. If someone is accusing you of sexually touching or having other inappropriate contact with a child, I can help you fight those accusations in court.
Dakota and Scott County Attorney | Handling Possession of Child Pornography
The consequences of a state or federal child sexual charge can be devastating. Not only can it ruin your reputation and cost you relationships with friends and family members, it can result in years spent in prison and a lifetime listed on a criminal sex offender registry.
As your lawyer, I will use the evidence — or the lack of it on the part of law enforcement — in an attempt to have your charges dismissed. If a trial is unavoidable, I can work to prove your innocence or lessen the consequences of a conviction.
For a confidential consultation with a Burnsville child porn defense attorney who will defend you but will not judge you, contact me online or at 952-236-4078 or 866-929-3068 toll free.
