Throughout the career of an experienced Maryland criminal lawyer, it is likely to represent a number of clients who have been accused of criminal charges, such as sex offenses. Cases handled are similar to a recent incident where a former clinical doctor has been accused of committing sexual crimes to at least three patients. A Wisconsin judge set a $25,000 bond on Tuesday for Dr. Kevin Lang, as he faces three pending sexual assault charges, carrying a $100,000 fine. Additionally, if convicted of these charges he faces up to forty years in prison.
The local district attorney, John Henkelmann, said he was unsure of how many counts Dr. Lang, 47, will be formally charged with. According to Henkelmann, investigations are currently under way to find out if there are any more complaints of sexual assault. According to police, Lang was arrested Monday following reports that he touched at least two female patients while they were sedated.
In separate claim, Dr. Lang is under investigation by the Medical Examining Board under additional charges of sexual assault. One of his patients awoke to Lang having sexual contact with her, according to state documents. From 2003 to 2007, Lang admitted to committing eleven counts of sexual assault while treating patients. The hearing for Lang's case will be presented to an administrative judge on February 9th, 2010. As this is in connection with his license, he is currently not permitted to practice medicine.
During his bond hearing on Tuesday, Lang was ordered to pay a $1,000 cash bond, as well as use the equity on his home to guarantee that he can pay the additional $24,000. As a result of these charges, Lang is currently unemployed, but caring for his children. Additionally, under the bond conditions Lang is not to have any contact with the women involved in the case, not to leave the state, and not have any unsupervised contact with any of his patients.
Facing sexual assault charges is an overwhelming and complex process regardless of profession. Conviction of sex offenses can carry severe and life changing consequences, including the loss of driving privileges, fines, and/or jail time. For the best legal representation for your case, it is important to contact an aggressive and hard-working Maryland criminal attorney immediately.
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