Lincoln Sex Crime Lawyers
Trial-Ready Defense for Sex Crime Charges in Lincoln
A sex crime accusation creates serious consequences before any conviction: reputational harm, employment impact, and potential no-contact orders that can upend your daily life. If you’ve been accused, the most important step you can take right now is to contact a criminal defense attorney. At Glasz Law, our Lincoln sex crime attorneys are ready to protect your rights and help you understand your options. We offer free case evaluations, including remote and virtual options, so you can speak with us from wherever you are.
We’ve been representing clients across Lincoln since 2016, and we bring that experience to every case we handle. No two cases are alike, which is why we build a personalized defense strategy for each client rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. Our attorneys are trial-ready and prepared to litigate in court if that’s what it takes to protect your future. The earlier you reach out, the more options we may be able to preserve on your behalf.
Call (402) 624-4637 today or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.
Sex Crimes Under Nebraska Law
In Nebraska, sex crimes encompass a broad category of offenses involving sexual conduct or sexual acts. Many involve minors and carry felony classifications with significant prison time. These charges are also frequently publicized, meaning a conviction can bring lasting public scrutiny far beyond the criminal penalties themselves.
Nebraska classifies the following as sex crimes:
- Child pornography
- Child molestation
- Child sexual abuse
- Incest
- Internet sex crimes
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Statutory rape
- Prostitution
If you’ve been charged with any of these offenses, you have the right to remain silent and the right to counsel. Don’t face the prosecution alone. Contact our firm and let us help you protect your rights.
Nebraska Sex Offender Registration: What a Conviction Can Mean
Prison time isn’t the only consequence of a qualifying sex crime conviction. Nebraska’s Sex Offender Registration Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 29-4001 through 29-4014) imposes registration obligations that can follow you for years or for life. Understanding what registration means is essential to understanding what’s at stake.
Registration duration varies by offense:
- 15 years for misdemeanor-level registrable offenses, with annual in-person verification at the county sheriff’s office
- 25 years for non-aggravated felony registrable offenses, with verification every six months
- Lifetime for aggravated offenses or individuals with a prior sex offense conviction
Failing to comply with registration requirements is itself a Class IIIA felony. A second violation carries a Class IIA felony charge with a mandatory minimum of one year in prison. Registration also creates a public record that can affect where you live, where you work, and your ability to be near schools or childcare facilities. Avoiding a registrable conviction or minimizing registration duration can be one of the central goals of effective sex crime defense.
How We Defend Sex Crime Cases in Lincoln
Our approach to sex crime defense is comprehensive, beginning the moment you contact us and continuing through every stage of your case.
Our services include:
- Legal advice and counsel
- Witness interviews
- Personalized case strategy development
- Case-fact research
- Negotiation with the prosecution
- Courtroom representation
Defense strategies in sex crime cases can include challenging the credibility of witness statements, contesting physical or digital evidence, and exposing defects in how an investigation was conducted. In cases involving internet sex crimes or digital evidence, we scrutinize the lawfulness of search warrants and the integrity of forensic analysis. Where the facts support it, plea negotiations may pursue charge reductions that avoid registration-triggering convictions, though outcomes always depend on the specifics of each case.
Our firm has earned strong client testimonials for responsive communication in high-stakes criminal matters. When you work with a sex crime defense attorney at Glasz Law, you gain a team that is prepared to take your case to trial and fight for your rights at every step.
Contact Our Lincoln Sex Crime Attorneys for a Free Consultation
If you’ve been charged with a sex crime, don’t wait. The decisions you make early in your case can significantly affect your options later. We can walk you through your rights, help you evaluate your defense strategy, and prepare to fight your charges in court if necessary.
Call (402) 624-4637 or contact Glasz Law online to schedule your free consultation with our Lincoln sex crime defense team today.
"The communication we received was outstanding."Nick was amazing working with us through this process. The communication we received was outstanding. Nick always returned calls and messages and always kept us informed with everything to do with the case. Nick was able to get us EVERYTHING we asked for. We highly recommended him and would use him again in a heartbeat.
- Matt C.