Sex Crimes

A sexual-offense allegation can affect your freedom, family, employment, and reputation before the case reaches trial. You need a defense based on the evidence and the exact charge. Logue Law Group represents people accused of sex crimes in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania.

If police have contacted you, you have received a summons, or you have been arrested, speak with a Pittsburgh sex crime defense lawyer promptly. Call 412.387.6901 or contact Logue Law Group for a free consultation. An allegation is not a conviction, and the Commonwealth must prove the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt.

What Constitutes a Sex Crime in Pennsylvania?

Sexual-offense cases can involve rape, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault, and indecent exposure. Related cases may involve unlawful contact with a minor, sexual images of children, internet communications, or registration allegations. Each offense has its own elements, grading, and potential consequences.

Consent, age, the alleged conduct, and the parties’ circumstances may matter differently depending on the statute. A consent defense available for one charge may not apply to an age-based offense. The defense must address the actual allegations rather than rely on a general description of sex crimes.

How We Review the Evidence

Our review begins with the charging documents, the timeline, and the available discovery. Depending on the case, we examine witness statements, messages, social-media records, photographs, recordings, location evidence, medical reports, and forensic testing. We look for missing context, inconsistent accounts, identification issues, and evidence that supports the defense.

Medical and DNA evidence require careful interpretation. The presence or absence of a particular finding does not automatically resolve whether a crime occurred or who committed it. When appropriate, we consider qualified expert assistance and examine collection, handling, testing, and the limits of the examiner’s conclusions.

Digital Evidence and Image-Related Allegations

Cases involving phones, computers, or online accounts can raise questions about account access, authorship, file history, and the scope of a search. We review the actual digital evidence and the legal authority used to obtain it. Do not delete, alter, copy, or forward potentially unlawful material; discuss preservation and lawful handling with your attorney.

Registration and Other Consequences

Sex-offender registration is a separate issue that must be evaluated before making decisions about a plea or trial. Whether registration applies, and for how long, depends on the offense and the applicable legal framework. Not every allegation creates the same registration obligation. Sentencing exposure, supervision, employment, and professional or school discipline also require individual review.

Building a Defense with Sean Logue and Logue Law Group

Sean Logue and our defense team review the evidence, investigate disputed facts, and explain available options. Those may include pretrial motions, challenges to the prosecution’s proof, trial preparation, or negotiations where appropriate. We do not promise a particular result or assume the accusation establishes guilt.

Protecting Your Rights During the Case

Preserve relevant communications and hearing notices. Avoid discussing the allegations publicly or on social media. Follow all bail and no-contact conditions, and do not contact a complainant or witness to resolve the matter yourself. Give your lawyer the complete history, including any related protective order, school proceeding, or professional investigation.

Visit our Pittsburgh criminal defense page for related services. To discuss a sexual-offense investigation or charge, call 412.387.6901 or request a free consultation.