Sex offenses carry a tremendous stigma in our society — perhaps even more than homicides. And our society has written its laws accordingly, prescribing draconian punishments and onerous, kafkaesque treatment requirements that can last for the rest of your life. All sex offense convictions require the person to register as a sex offender, and most require registration for life.
So, if you are convicted of a sex offense, you could face an indeterminate prison sentence, treatment requirements that are, at best, extremely difficult to complete, and the humiliation of registering as a sex offender for life. None of this is to mention the collateral consequences to your family life and career.