Los Angeles Sex Crimes Attorneys
Aggressive Defense Against Sex Crimes Charges in Los Angeles & Hollywood, CA
Areas of Practice
Rape/ Sexual Assault / Statutory Rape / Date Rape / Sexual Battery / Sexual Abuse
Rape or sexual assault is when an individual forces another person to engage in a sexual activity against their will. This can include oral, vaginal, or anal sex and is often accompanied by violence or drugs to get the victim’s compliance. Statutory rape is unlawful sexual activity with a person under the age of consent. Individuals convicted for these charges typically face imprisonment, heavy monetary fines, registration as a sex offender, and sex counseling and rehabilitation.
Solicitation / Prostitution / Pandering
Crimes that deal with exchanging money for sexual activity are vigorously prosecuted. They range from solicitation, or the act of asking to exchange money for any sexual activity, prostitution, the act of exchanging money for sex, and pandering, the solicitation of customers for prostitutes, typically committed by a ‘pimp’.
Child Abuse / Child Molestation / Sexual Conduct with a Minor / Solicitation of a Minor for Sexual Conduct / Child Pornography / Exploitation of a Minor
Any sexual activity with a minor (a person under eighteen years of age) is the commission of a child sex crime. These crimes can also include lewd conduct in the presence of a child and ‘sexual exploitation’ – promoting, selling, aiding, or possessing matter depicting a minor engaged in obscene acts. Sexual exploitation, or child pornography, is often investigated by undercover operations dealing with internet chat rooms and by searching homes and computers for images. These crimes are felonies which carry not only severe penalties such as imprisonment and registration as a sex offender, but also tarnished reputations, making employment, housing, and relationships difficult to maintain. These are the most aggressively prosecuted crimes in the state of California.
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Under California law, a person who fails to register as a sex offender can be charged with a felony, punishable by up to 3 years in prison. If one has been required by law to register, they must register each time they change residence within five working days and each year within six working days of their birthday.
Lewd Conduct / Indecent Exposure
Lewd Conduct, also known as indecent exposure, can be described as any sexual act that is indecent or offensive. This can include an individual exposing or touching their genitals, inappropriate touching or grabbing of another person’s breast, buttocks, or genitals, or engaging in sexual activity in a public place. Lewd conduct can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, and conviction can result in stiff legal penalties such as imprisonment, sex offender registration, and loss of custody or unsupervised time with a minor.
How a Skilled Los Angeles Sex Crimes Lawyer Can Help
If you have been accused of committing a sex crime in Hollywood or Los Angeles, it is imperative that you seek the dedicated and aggressive legal counsel of an experienced sex crimes defense attorney right away. At the Criminal Defense Group, there are a number of things we can do to help you when faced with these types of charges. We can provide you with important information to best understand the nature and possible outcomes of the case, as well as hire an investigator to collect and examine evidence and testimony. We can also arrange for bail, seek alternative sentencing programs, reductions in fines and charges, and present the highest level of legal defense to best represent you. Helping you protect your rights and preserve your freedom is our number one priority!
If you are facing sexual allegations, it's important to understand your rights and what you can expect to face during the criminal process. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact a Los Angeles sex crimes defense lawyer at the Criminal Defense Group today!