Sexual Assault Defense

When you’re charged with a sex crime, you face harsh treatment from prosecutors and the public. But we understand not all people charged with sexual assault crimes are guilty. Like anyone facing a criminal charge, you deserve proper representation so your rights are protected.

The experienced criminal defense attorneys at law office of Paoletti and Gusmano are skilled at defending all sexual assault crimes in Connecticut. We have helped many clients, including those arrested for sex against minors, successfully fight charges such as

• Possession or distribution of child pornography
• Internet solicitation of minors
• Sexual assault
• Enticing a minor
• Prostitution
• Patronizing or promoting prostitution

If you are charged or under investigation for sexual assault or a child sex crime, please contact us immediately so we can provide you with an effective defense and legal counsel. What you do next can have serious consequences on the defense of your case.


Here are some Excerpts of Connecticut law concerning convicted sex offenders:

Registration of person who has committed a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or a nonviolent sexual offense.
Any person who has been convicted or found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect of a criminal offense against a victim who is a minor or a nonviolent sexual offense, and is released into the community shall maintain such registration for ten years except that any person who has one or more prior convictions of any such offense or who is convicted of a violation of subdivision (2) of subsection (a) of section 53a-70 shall maintain such registration for life.

Registration of person who has committed a criminal offense sexually violent offense.
(a) Any person who has been convicted or found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect of a sexually violent offense, said commissioner shall direct, and shall maintain such registration for life.