SEX CRIME DEFENSE IN YORK COUNTY

Kennebunk Sex Crime Lawyer

A Kennebunk sex crime lawyer can explain the process and your rights, whether you have been charged or are only being investigated. These cases can start well before any charge, with a call from a detective or a letter from a school.

A former Maine Assistant District Attorney on our team

Felony defense in all 16 Maine counties

Offices in Kennebunk, Brunswick and Portland

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How Sex Crime Cases Run in Kennebunk

Four things to know about a York County case

Investigations Can Come First

Some cases are investigated for weeks or even months before any charges are filed. The first contact may be a detective asking to talk.

The Name of the Charge

Maine uses charges such as gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact. Maine’s criminal code has no crime named “rape,” so a rape defense lawyer in Kennebunk, Maine is usually defending a gross sexual assault charge.

Digital Evidence

Phones, messages and online accounts are often part of these cases.

Registration

Some convictions carry sex offender registration, which is separate from any sentence.

Types of Sex Crime Charges We Handle in Kennebunk

Not sure what you were charged with? Start here.

Gross Sexual Assault

One of Maine’s most serious sex offenses. A gross sexual assault lawyer in Kennebunk, Maine can explain the class and what it means.

Unlawful Sexual Contact

An unlawful sexual contact lawyer in Kennebunk, Maine can explain how the charge is graded.

Unlawful Sexual Touching

A lower-level sex offense charge.

Charges Involving Minors

Cases where the other person was under 18.

Indecent Conduct

The charge Maine uses for exposure of one’s genitals.

Sexually Explicit Material

Charges involving images or files, in state court or in federal court, where Attorney William T. Bly is admitted.

Not sure what you are facing? Use the form to request a consultation.

Your Courthouse

York Judicial Center, Biddeford

Address

515 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005

Clerk

(207) 283-6000

Jail

York County Jail, 1 Layman Way, Alfred

From our office

119 Main Street, Kennebunk

Charged in a neighboring town? Kennebunkport and Wells are also in York County, so their cases are heard in Biddeford too. If you need a sex crime lawyer near Kennebunkport, Maine, or a sexual assault lawyer in Wells, Maine, this is your courthouse.

Our Kennebunk Office

Where to find us, and when we pick up

The Maine Criminal Defense Group, Kennebunk

OUI, DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys

119 Main Street, Kennebunk, ME 04043

207-571-8146

Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, by appointment.
We answer around the clock for arrests and in custody arraignments.

Finding Us

We are at 119 Main Street in downtown Kennebunk, on Route 1. Meetings are by appointment.

If You Were Contacted by Police

Fill in the form or call 207-571-8146 to request a consultation.

What Happens Next in Your Kennebunk Case

From investigation to resolution

The Investigation

Police gather statements and other evidence.

Charge and Bail Conditions

If a charge is filed, bail conditions are set and apply right away.

Grand Jury, for Felony Charges

Felony-level charges generally go to a York County grand jury for indictment.

Discovery

The State shares its evidence with the defense.

The Dispositional Conference

The prosecutor and the defense meet to discuss the case.

Motions and Trial, If Needed

If the case is not resolved, it can go to motions and then trial.

Reviews From the Kennebunk Area

    
 
 
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We were a little hesitant up front with MCDG's one cost model but this has in hindsight been wonderful.  There has not been a single moment's discussion of the additional fees and costs I have come to experience as standard with other law firms.  Just 100% focus on our case and doing everything we have asked for and more along the way, with a firm commitment to be in our corner until everything is sorted out.

I highly recommend using this firm.  You will not be disappointed!

As a quick update to my original post 10 months ago.  We are finally through with a very successful resolution to my daughter's  legal issues.  I wanted to provide yet another strong recommendation for the excellent advocacy provided by attorney Mikayla Martin.  We particularly appreciated the care and empathy she showed us and my daughter through the entire process!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nathan was very diligent in passing on information concerning my case. I never had to wonder where it stood and was very confident on his work. Highly recommended him and the firm.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a very positive experience with Attorney Bly. I could not have asked for a better outcome. What stood out most was the communication by his team. I was kept informed at every step and felt extremely confident that my case was being handled by a team of professionals.
  
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Attorneys Who Appear in This Court

Your case is handled by one of these Maine attorneys

William T. Bly

Founder and Managing Attorney

Founder and Managing Attorney William T. Bly is a seasoned trial lawyer with two decades of experience defending clients in Maine state and federal courts against charges ranging from OUI and drug trafficking to manslaughter and serious sexual assault, drawing on advanced training from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College.

Jennifer A. Davis

Senior Trial Attorney

With twenty-seven years of experience in family and criminal law, Senior Trial Attorney Davis is a sought-after Maine advocate known for her compassionate client guidance, skilled mediation and negotiation, and an undefeated record in more than a dozen jury trials.

Daniel D. Feldman

Senior Trial Attorney

With nearly 25 years of experience as a former Maine Assistant District Attorney, seasoned trial attorney, and winning appellate advocate before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Attorney Feldman now brings rigorous preparation, an educator’s clarity, and nonjudgmental compassion to his criminal defense clients.

Nathaniel H. Hitchcock

Senior Attorney

Attorney Hitchcock is a seasoned litigator, whose jury trial experience, specialized OUI training, and empathetic approach help clients facing charges from drunk driving and domestic violence assault to sexual assault and vehicular manslaughter move forward with dignity.

Mikayla J. Martin

Attorney

Attorney Martin is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented clients facing charges from criminal speeding to homicide, drawing on ongoing training through leading criminal defense organizations, experience with a juvenile justice clinic, and the same Standardized Field Sobriety Test training as law enforcement.

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Questions People Ask Before They Call

Five answers, no legal lecture

Which court hears sex crime cases from Kennebunk?

Sex crime cases from Kennebunk are heard at the York Judicial Center, 515 Elm Street in Biddeford, in the York County Unified Criminal Docket. Felony-level charges generally go to a York County grand jury first. Cases from Kennebunkport and Wells are heard in the same building.

Should I talk to Kennebunk police before speaking to a lawyer?

While it is always best to exercise your right to remain silent and speak with an attorney first, that choice is ultimately yours. Everyone has the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer, and what a person says to police can and will be used as evidence against them in court. Some people choose to speak with a lawyer first. A Kennebunk, Maine sex crimes defense attorney can explain your rights.

Will I have to register as a sex offender if convicted in Kennebunk?

It depends on the specific offense. Maine assigns registration tiers by statute, and some convictions carry no registration requirement at all. The tier sets how long registration lasts. A sex crime attorney in Kennebunk, Maine can explain what a particular charge could mean for registration.

Can a sexual assault accusation in Kennebunk be dismissed?

It can happen, but it depends on the facts and the evidence, and no lawyer can promise it. A grand jury can decline to indict, a prosecutor can dismiss, and a court can exclude evidence. A York County sex crime attorney can explain which outcomes may be possible.

How long does a sex crime case take in York County?

There is no set timeline. It depends on the charge, whether it goes to a grand jury, how much evidence there is, and whether motions or a trial are needed. Felony cases generally take longer than misdemeanors. A lawyer can explain the likely steps after reviewing the case.

I have been accused of sexual assault in Kennebunk, Maine. What should I do?

Every situation is different, and this page cannot give advice about yours. It can help to know your rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer. You can request a consultation with our Kennebunk office on Main Street using the form above.

Not your city?

We Defend Sex Crime Cases Across Maine. Start From the Places We Appear.

Why People Accused in Kennebunk Call Us

Because we are already in this courtroom every week

Our office is on Main Street in downtown Kennebunk, and York County cases are heard at the York Judicial Center in Biddeford. A Kennebunk sex crime lawyer on our team can explain the process. We focus on criminal defense, and meetings are by appointment. Call 207-571-8146 or use the form.