Sex Crimes Defense Attorney in Southwest Florida
The best way to avoid a conviction on a sex crime charge is to avoid being charged in the first place. With this in mind, attorney Peter Aiken takes every possible opportunity to avoid a sex crime charge through timely investigation and proactive contact with the police and prosecutor.
If a sex crime trial cannot be avoided however, you face the fight of your life. Not only must you overcome the prejudices of a jury, you also face a hostile public and the glare of publicity. Nevertheless, it is possible to achieve a successful outcome at trial — through careful case preparation, trial advocacy skills and determination.
Attorney Peter Aiken believes that every person accused of a sex crime deserves the strongest defense possible. He will defend your rights and freedom tenaciously at all stages of the legal process.
Contact our firm for a free consultation. Peter Aiken can review your situation and discuss the legal and factual issues that will affect the outcome of your case.
The Keys to Success at Trial
Peter Aiken has represented clients in hundreds of jury trials over the years. He is an aggressive and intelligent litigator who fights hard for every client. Mr. Aiken understands what it takes to succeed before a jury:
Strategy — in a sex crime trial, prosecutors can leverage the emotions of a jury to gain convictions. Peter Aiken will carefully analyze the legal and factual issues in your case, and take every opportunity to suppress evidence and discredit the credibility of the case against you.
Case Preparation — our firm will examine every aspect of your case, including every witness statement and shred of evidence. Our goal is to out-prepare the opposition.
Jury Selection — at the trial level, cases can be won and lost in the jury selection process. Peter Aiken has participated in hundreds of jury selection procedures and knows what to look for when choosing a juror.
Experience — jury selection and trial advocacy skills cannot be taught in law school. The only way to learn these techniques is through experience. Peter Aiken has more than thirty years experience in sex crime trials — both as a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer.
Mr. Aiken will use these skills and draw upon his accumulated knowledge to fight for your rights and your freedom.
Free Consultation With a Lawyer
For a free consultation, contact our firm. We have offices in Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Sarasota Florida to serve you.
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