Sex Crimes Defense
Accused of a Sex Crime?
A sex crime accusation can threaten freedom, reputation, family, employment, and registration consequences before the case is even resolved.
John M. Miraglia defends clients facing sensitive and serious allegations with confidential guidance, careful investigation, and trial-focused preparation.
Confidential defense strategy
Serious felony case experience
Discreet case review
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Tell us how to reach you about a sex crime allegation.
Do not contact the accuser or discuss the allegations with anyone except counsel.
Preserve texts, call logs, social media, photos, location data, and witness information.
Sex crime allegations require careful, discreet defense
These cases may involve consent, age, identification, digital communications, forensic evidence, delayed reporting, credibility disputes, and potential registration consequences.
Sensitive criminal defense across Chicagoland
Sex offense cases require careful handling at every stage, from investigation and bond conditions to discovery, expert review, negotiation, and trial strategy.
Sex crime defense for sensitive, high-risk allegations
The defense must examine communications, timelines, consent issues, forensic claims, credibility, motive, and whether the state can prove every element of the charge.
Criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual assault
Criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual abuse
Indecent solicitation and internet-related allegations
Child pornography or digital evidence allegations
Order of protection and no-contact condition issues
Registration, employment, and reputation consequences
A discreet defense built on details
John M. Miraglia prepares criminal cases by looking for the pressure points that can change negotiations, motion practice, and trial posture.
Move before the state controls the story
Early defense work can preserve evidence, identify witnesses, challenge police assumptions, and influence how prosecutors evaluate the case.
Test every piece of proof
Serious charges often depend on searches, statements, forensic evidence, digital records, identifications, or credibility issues. Each one needs pressure testing.
Prepare for trial while building leverage
Negotiation is stronger when the defense is ready for motions and trial. John M. Miraglia prepares cases with both outcomes in mind.
Questions after a sex crime accusation
Should I contact the accuser to clear things up?
No. Contact can create new allegations or violate court conditions. Speak with counsel first.
Can messages or social media help the defense?
Often, yes. Preserve all communications, images, call logs, and account information without deleting or editing anything.
Will I have to register as a sex offender?
Registration depends on the charge and outcome. Because the consequences can be severe, the defense strategy should address that risk early.
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Criminal defense across the Chicago area
John M. Miraglia represents clients facing serious criminal charges in courts throughout Chicagoland and the surrounding Illinois counties.
Cook County
DuPage County
Lake County
Will County
Kane County
McHenry County
Kendall County
DeKalb County
Grundy County
Sex Crimes Defense Consultation
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Contact Information
Office Address
910 W. Van Buren St. #2S
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone
(312) 829-2308
Office Hours
OPEN 24/7
Languages
English & Spanish