Boston, MA criminal defense attorney J. W. Carney Jr. shares his advice for people charged with a sex crime. He emphasizes that anyone charged with a sex crime should not speak to the police under any circumstances. Statements made to law enforcement are often misrepresented in official reports and can be used against the defendant.

He also advises clients to be open to therapy. His firm works with a network of highly regarded therapists, which can benefit clients regardless of the outcome. If a client is acquitted at trial, participation in therapy does not negatively affect them. However, if a conviction occurs, evidence of engagement in therapy can significantly mitigate sentencing, potentially reducing a lengthy term to a more moderate one.