Arizona sex crimes carry severe penalties and mandatory registration under Title 13, Chapter 14, and a conviction can change your life. Oliverson Law is led by Derek Oliverson — a former judge, prosecutor and police officer — bringing courtroom experience and measured, insider perspective.
Measured, experienced defense for serious sex crime allegations across Arizona.
A sex crime charge in Arizona can result in prison time, mandatory minimums for Dangerous Crimes Against Children, lifetime sex-offender registration, and long-term restrictions on housing, employment, and travel. Even accusations can devastate your reputation and relationships; swift, strategic action is essential to protect your rights and future.
Oliverson Law’s team brings more than 30 years of combined criminal-defense experience and insider perspective from Derek Oliverson’s background as a city court judge, prosecutor, and police officer. We use that experience to investigate evidence, challenge procedures, and pursue every available option — from diversion to trial — with calm authority.
Most clients reach out in moments of fear and uncertainty. These are the concerns we hear most often:
We advise against speaking to investigators without counsel, then secure records, body-cam footage, and forensic reports to preserve critical evidence.
We interview witnesses, analyze timelines, and consult experts on forensics, digital evidence, and consent to build a fact-driven defense theory.
We scrutinize law enforcement steps for constitutional or statutory violations that could suppress evidence or weaken the prosecutor’s case.
We evaluate plea options while preparing for trial, using our trial experience to seek the best possible outcome for your circumstances.
Our goals prioritize minimizing consequences while protecting your legal rights and long-term prospects.
We push to have charges dismissed or reduced where evidence is weak, procedures were flawed, or legal defenses apply, preserving liberty and reputation.
When possible, we seek resolutions that avoid triggering sex-offender registration, or that limit its scope, through negotiation or alternative dispositions.
If conviction is possible, we advocate for reduced charges or sentencing alternatives that limit incarceration, fines, and collateral consequences.
We prepare to contest the prosecution at trial, using witness preparation, expert testimony, and factual challenges to pursue acquittal.
Sex offenses in Arizona fall under Title 13, Chapter 14 and include a range of charges with differing elements and penalties.
Defenses depend on the charge and facts; common legal approaches we investigate include:
We examine alibis, witness reliability, and investigative identification procedures to show the accused was not the perpetrator when misidentification is possible.
In cases hinging on consent, we investigate communications, timing, and corroborating evidence to challenge the prosecution’s version of events.
We review whether law enforcement violated constitutional protections during search, seizure, arrest, or interrogation, which can lead to suppression of key evidence.
We analyze forensic, digital, and testimonial evidence for gaps or inconsistencies that may prevent the prosecutor from meeting the burden of proof.
Your defense is backed by a former judge who understands how decisions are made, a former prosecutor who knows how the state builds cases, and a former police officer who knows enforcement tactics inside and out.
Our attorneys have defended thousands of criminal cases across Arizona courts.
Insight into prosecution strategy and judicial decision-making strengthens your defense.
Most sex crime convictions in Arizona trigger registration requirements. Some offenses are classified as Dangerous Crimes Against Children with mandatory minimums. Whether registration applies depends on the specific charge and conviction; we review statutes and case law to advise on consequences and potential ways to avoid registration.
You should not speak to police or prosecutors without counsel. Anything you say can be used against you. Contacting an experienced attorney promptly preserves your rights and allows your lawyer to handle communications and evidence requests.
Yes. If officers violated constitutional rules during search, seizure, arrest, or interrogation, key evidence may be suppressed. We carefully review procedures and file motions when appropriate to protect your defense.
Act immediately. Early investigation preserves evidence, identifies witnesses, and helps prevent procedural errors. Early representation also shapes interactions with law enforcement and can influence charging decisions.
Former judge, prosecutor, and police officer on your side. Available 24/7.
