Sex Offenses

Experience with serious allegations.

Dan has extensive experience defending sex offense cases in Maine’s state and federal courts. His work includes multiple jury trials, negotiated resolutions, and cases resolved through a combination of agreement and contested proceedings.

Dan meets clients without suspicion or judgment. He listens with empathy, takes their account seriously, and focuses on building the defense. His approach combines that personal attention with careful investigation and preparation for trial.

The range of Dan’s experience

• Possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also referred to as child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) or “child pornography”
• Sexual assault allegations involving minors, including children under 12
• Sexual exploitation allegations
• Gross sexual assault and other allegations involving adults
• Federal allegations of attempted sex trafficking of minors and online enticement or attempted enticement of minors

Taking the possibility of a wrongful accusation seriously.

Dan takes seriously the possibility of a wrongful accusation. He listens closely to the client’s account and examines the allegations, investigative work, and forensic conclusions with care. The strength of the accusation must be tested against the evidence.

Close attention to forensic evidence.

These cases can raise difficult questions about digital evidence, DNA, and other forensic findings. Dan invests heavily in this area of his practice. His preparation includes examining how evidence was collected, what it shows, and how its conclusions can be tested.

• Digital forensics: devices, accounts, files, and the attribution of activity
• DNA and biological evidence: collection, testing, and interpretation
• The relationship between forensic findings, witness accounts, and the case timeline

Prepared for trial. Focused on the outcome.

Trial skills are especially important in these cases. In Dan’s experience, sex offense cases can be difficult to resolve without trial, and even an offer described as “reasonable” may involve a life-changing sentence. His experience includes jury trials, negotiated resolutions, and cases in which some issues were resolved by agreement while others remained contested. Dan prepares to evaluate the full consequences of an offer and to try the case when necessary.

Talk with Dan about your case.

Use the short inquiry form to ask about representation and a flat-fee quote, or call Dan directly.

Or call (207) 200-4899.