What should I do if I learn I’m being investigated for a sex crime?

Answer:
Two things immediately: first, contact an attorney — us, if you’re in our area — so we can help guide you through the process. Second, do not speak to anyone associated with law enforcement under any circumstances. If you’re under investigation for a sex crime, give us a call right away.

First: Contact an Attorney Before Anyone Else

The moment you learn about an investigation — whether it’s a detective’s voicemail, a search warrant at your door, or a family member telling you what they heard — that’s the moment to call a lawyer, before responding to anyone else. Everything that happens after this point goes better with legal guidance already in place, and almost nothing goes better without it.

Second: Do Not Speak to Anyone Connected to Law Enforcement

This includes friendly-sounding requests to “just clear a few things up,” casual conversations that don’t feel like an interrogation, and any contact that arrives through a third party. None of it is off the record, and none of it requires you to participate before consulting a lawyer first.

Don’t Contact the Accuser or Other Witnesses Directly

Reaching out to the accuser yourself, even with good intentions, is one of the most damaging things you can do to your own case. Georgia law makes it a felony to use intimidation, threats, or corrupt persuasion to influence a witness’s testimony under O.C.G.A. § 16-10-93, and even contact that falls short of that can be portrayed by the state as consciousness of guilt or an attempt to interfere with the investigation.

Preserve What You Have — Don’t Discuss It With Anyone Else

Hold onto your texts, messages, and social media exactly as they are; don’t delete anything. At the same time, resist the urge to post about the situation, vent to mutual friends, or explain your side online. Anything you say publicly, or to anyone outside your attorney, can end up back in the investigation.

Write Down What You Remember — For Your Attorney Only

Memory fades quickly, and details that seem obvious now may be harder to recall in a few months. Writing down your own timeline and recollection of relevant events while it’s fresh, to hand directly to your attorney, gives your defense something concrete to work with — this is for your lawyer’s use, not something to share with police or post anywhere else.

What to Do Next

If you’re under investigation for a sex crime, give us a call right away.

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