Don Hartery has personally litigated some of the most serious and least significant sex crimes, from "Pee-Wee" to multiple count capital sexual batteries. This can be some of the most emotional of litigation for the accused and the victims.

The courts and society will be the most harsh and unforgiving in these matters. A competent, understanding professional advocate is critical.

Now, sexual predators and offenders have constant life-long registration and information requirements that maybe misunderstood, easily violated, and difficult to defend. Many persons spend their whole life in prison or in a "Jimmy Ryce" civil committment facility as a result of a conviction for such acts.