Utah Sexual Assault and Pornography

Being convicted of any crime can harm your life and reputation. Conviction of a Utah sex crime, including sexual assault, carries an additional consequence: you may be required to register as a sex offender. Regardless of the facts or circumstances, details of your conviction, your personal information, and your picture will be available to employers, neighbors, romantic interests, and family at the click of a mouse.

Utah sex crimes carry a substantial risk of lengthy imprisonment and, even after release from jail or prison, the consequences linger on. You may be limited as to where you can live or work and the people with whom you may associate. Even if the charges are completely false, the mere allegation of having committed a sex or pornography crime can irreparably tarnish your reputation. To preserve your reputation and your future, you need a targeted, aggressive defense tailored specifically for your case.

J. Peterson Law, PLLC represents individuals charged with sexual assault, pornography crimes, and other Utah sex crimes, including: 

• Rape
• Rape of a child
• Object rape
• Object rape of a child
• Aggravated sexual assault
• Sexual Battery
• Forcible sexual abuse
• Sexual abuse of a minor 
• Sodomy 
• Forcible sodomy
• Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
• Unlawful sexual activity with a 16 or 17 year old
• Indecent public displays
• Distributing pornographic materials
• Inducing acceptance of pornographic materials
• Dealing in material harmful to a minor

In Utah, allegations of sex crimes, especially those involving children, are considered so reprehensible that there is a temptation to rush to judgment when someone is charged with such a crime. If you've been charged with sexual assault, or any other sex crime, you need a fierce and committed advocate. Attorney Jessica Peterson truly believes that everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and she aggressively protects her clients' rights with the experience that comes from years as a criminal defense attorney.

As a former Salt Lake Public Defender, Jessica Peterson has defended thousands of Utah criminal cases. She is experienced at exposing the weaknesses in the prosecution's case, and creative and ethical in crafting successful defenses. J. Peterson Law, PLLC serves Salt Lake City and the surrounding areas, including Provo, Tooele, Park City, Ogden, and Heber City. Contact our office at 435-339-9395 or via our online contact form.