Boston, MA criminal defense attorney J. W. Carney Jr. talks about his experience in handling sex crime cases. He explains that sex crimes comprise approximately one-third of the firm’s caseload. Over the years, he has handled a full spectrum of sexual offense cases, including rape, indecent touching, and sexual abuse of a child. These cases are particularly challenging due to their sensitive nature and the significant collateral consequences for clients.

He emphasizes the importance of jury selection, working diligently to exclude individuals who may be predisposed against the client. Jury strategy is central to his approach, including careful consideration of whether the defendant should testify—some cases make it essential, while in others, clients have the option not to testify and still require the prosecution to meet its burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. He focuses on every aspect of defense strategy for clients facing sex offense charges, noting that his experience has made him highly effective in this area of criminal law.