There has been a lot written lately about how the jury trial is an endangered species. While it it true that most criminal complaints resolve short of a jury trial (through a plea deal) many cases can and must go to trial.
Many serious offenses in the Commonwealth, such as Indecent Assault and Battery Under 14, require those convicted to register as sex offenders; the laws are often written to prohibit defendants from making plea deals to avoid the registration requirement. In such instances, the only way to avoid being labeled a sex offender is to be found not guilty by a jury.
I recently defended an individual who found himself in such circumstances, and was able to obtain a NOT GUILTY verdict after a jury trial. An attorney must be more than a deal maker, but rather someone prepared to take your case all the way through jury trial. If you find yourself in legal jeopardy, please contact me to discuss your situation.
