State Sexual Offense Charges

Experienced Connecticut Sexual Assault Defense Attorney

The State of Connecticut works aggressively to prosecute people who are accused of criminal sexual offenses, such as sexual assault. However, having an aggressive and knowledgeable attorney by your side can make a significant difference in your case. I am Diane Polan of the New Haven, Connecticut, Law Offices of Diane Polan, LLC, and I will work hard to keep you out of jail and minimize the effect that these accusations can have upon your life.

If you know that you are being investigated for a crime, please retain an attorney as soon as possible. Also, please be aware that you do not have to talk to the police and you do not have to let them into your home unless they have a search warrant. In my experience as a criminal defense attorney, it never helps your case to speak with the police.

As a Yale Law School graduate and trail practice instructor, I have extensive knowledge of Connecticut law and years of trial experience.

My office is a friendly, comfortable environment where we will work together to create legal solutions. By carefully analyzing your case, thoroughly research the legal issues, and completely investigating the facts, I believe that we can mount an altogether effective criminal defense. When both your rights and your freedom are at stake, I am a zealous courtroom advocate.

If you have been accused of any of the following sex crimes, contact me immediately:

• Sexual assault
• Forcible rape
• Child rape and child sexual abuse
• Rohypnol and drug-induced rape
• Date rape
• Sexual assault/status crimes involving teachers, coaches, clergy, and other positions of trust
• State child pornography charges
• Risk of injury offenses
• Sex offender registration litigation

Connecticut state law often requires mandatory minimum sentences for sexual offenses, such as sexual assault. This may mean that people who have no criminal histories whatsoever can still go to prison for a significant period of time. It is important to work with an experienced sex offense defense attorney from the moment you find out that you are under investigation.

Statutory Rape Defense Lawyer

If you have been accused of sexual assault, including statutory rape, or a status crime, contact my office as soon as possible to begin constructing your thorough defense. Often, people accused of statutory rape are only a few years apart, but the laws make their relationship a crime. I take statutory rape defense very seriously, and will use my trial skills and experience to fight for you.

Have you been arrested for a sexual offense? I am an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer. Located near the Yale campus in New Haven, I offer free initial consultations. Contact me Link to Contact Us immediately for a strong defense: 203-865-5000 .