Charges
Two counts of Statutory Rape of a Child, 14-27.25;
Facing
Facing LIFE in prison and lifetime sex offender registration
Description
State vs. 'Confidential Client' - Attorney Patrick Roberts, a seasoned statutory rape defense lawyer, defended an adult client accused of sexual involvement with a minor, a crime exacerbated by a previous similar charge and an incriminating text message confession from the client. Despite these challenges, Mr. Roberts was able to exclude the text message evidence after a hearing, which led to a negotiated deal between the client and the State. Instead of facing potential B1 felony charges with a minimum 12-year sentence each and possibly a 40-year combined sentence, the client accepted a reduced 16-month jail term. This deal, secured by a proficient sexual offense attorney like Attorney Patrick Roberts, also offers the possibility of removal from the sex offender registry following a 10-year registration period.
Result
Reduced Charge
The client was sentenced to 16-29 months in prison for the lesser charge of indecent Liberties with a Minor. After 10 years of actively registering as a sex offender in NC, the client will have the opportunity to request removal from the sex offender registry.
“Patrick Roberts is a fierce advocate on behalf of his clients. He and lawyers at his firm are excellent criminal defense lawyers who work hard to aggressively defend their clients. Patrick Roberts also has an excellent command of many of the technical issues... that are implicated in cases involving technology, forensic science and the like. I've watched him dissect hostile witnesses on the stand, and argue for excellent outcomes for his clients.”
Peer Endorsement
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Patrick is plain outstanding. The highest remark I can give a lawyer is that I would ask him to represent me were I charged with a crime..."
