Serious sex offense dismissed, credit for time served on remaining charge
Any case involving minor witnesses can be difficult. In this case we were able to prove that the allegations were a misunderstanding. The government agreed that the charge of lewd and lascivious conduct could not be proven, so they dismissed it and offered a favorable deal on the remaining charge.
Charges: Lewd and Lascivious Conduct with a Child; Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Time Faced: 55 years in prison
Result: Charge of lewd and lascivious conduct dismissed, credit for time served on remaining charge of failing to register as a sex offender.