Bossier City Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

Facing allegations related to sex crimes in Louisiana can be life-altering. The consequences that can arise from a successful conviction have the ability to negatively impact every area of your professional and personal life. Whether you have been accused of rape on Barksdale Air Force Base or you’ve been arrested on child pornography charges in Whitehurst, you need to speak with an experienced Bossier City sex crimes defense attorney who can protect you. 

Trust the Defense Team at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC

For over 32 years, the team at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, has been fighting for men and women accused of sex crimes throughout Northern Louisiana. We aren’t ones to shy away from even the most difficult cases and are ready to meet you wherever you’re at and fight to protect your rights and freedoms. Our attorneys aren’t just here to help you avoid a criminal conviction; they are here to protect your livelihood and fight to ensure a bright future. 

Whether your case is being held in the Bossier Parish Courthouse on Burt Boulevard in Benton or the US District Court in Shreveport, know that the team at John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, has experience working in both systems and has established relationships with both judges and prosecutors. We are respected for our hard work and dedication to our clients and are now ready to turn our time and attention to whatever your sex crimes case might involve. 

Sex Crime Cases We Handle in Bossier City

In Bossier City, a sex crime is any kind of criminal offense that involves any sort of sexual assault, violence, or illegal behavior that has a sexual motive behind it. Sex offenses can cover a wide range of separate crimes, but almost always include some kind of unlawful or forced sexual act against a victim. Even in cases where consent has been given, sex crime charges can still arise.

At John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, our seasoned criminal defense attorneys have experience handling the following sex crime cases:

• Sexual assault and battery. This is a serious crime that is defined as the intentional touching of another individual’s private, genital, or anus regions either through clothing or in a direct manner, without the consent of the victim. It can also be applied to cases where the victim is forced to touch the offender’s private parts. Keep in mind that up to 10% of sexual assault allegations turn out to be false.
• Rape. This crime refers to any kind of sexual intercourse — oral, anal, or vaginal — that is committed without the consent of the alleged victim. First-degree rape, or aggravated rape, involves intercourse without consent that is done in a violent or dangerous manner, or involves a victim who is considered vulnerable. In a recent year, Bossier City saw 39 rapes reported to police. 
• Statutory rape. This crime, also known as the carnal knowledge of a juvenile, takes place when an individual engages in sexual activity with a minor who is under the legal age of consent. This can result in either felony or misdemeanor charges, depending on the exact circumstances of the crime itself. Both charges, however, can lead to large fines and jail time. 
• Child pornography. In Bossier City, it is illegal to make, sell, advertise, share, or even possess any form of child pornography. This can include images or videos that depict minor individuals engaged in any kind of sexual act, behavior, or contact. It is also illegal for a guardian, parent, or even the custodian of the child to consent or allow their child to be involved in any kind of child pornography. 
• Indecent behavior with a juvenile. You can be charged with this crime if you engage in indecent behavior with someone under the legal age of consent, even if the behavior is consensual. 
• Online solicitation of a minor. This crime can occur when an adult engages in any kind of electronic communications with someone they know to be a minor or under the age of consent with the intent to take any of the following actions:
  • Set up a meeting for another party to engage in sexual activity with the minor
  • Engage in sexual behavior in front of the minor
  • Pressure or persuade the minor to have sex or to take part in a violent crime
  • Recruit the minor individual into any kind of commercial sexual activity, such as sex trafficking or prostitution
• Prostitution. This crime is defined as having sex or engaging in sexual acts with another in exchange for money or for other items of value. Your first offense will likely be treated as a misdemeanor, but if you have several convictions already on your record, then it is likely you will face felony charges.
• Solicitation of prostitution. This charge covers any acts that are meant to encourage, transport, or invite someone to engage in prostitution or to bring them to a place where the act of prostitution will be expected. You can face large monetary fines and jail time for this crime. 
• Sex trafficking. In 2024 alone, Louisiana reported 2,275 victims of sex and human trafficking. This crime takes place when one party transports, recruits, holds, or forces another individual to provide services or labor, and often involves some kind of commercial sexual act. 

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Being accused of a sex crime is a frightening and overwhelming place to find yourself. At times like these, it is wise to hire a sex crimes defense attorney who can fight for you and improve your chances of a favorable case outcome. With the right attorney, you may be able to get your charges reduced, your case dismissed, or find ways to mitigate the harmful way a conviction could impact your future.  At John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm, LLC, we are here to serve you. Contact our offices today by calling 318-377-1555 or by filling out the online contact form on our website. Help is available; you just need to take that first step. Let our team work to protect your future today.