Sex Crimes
RAPE – STATUTORY RAPE – CHILD MOLESTATION
SEXUAL BATTERY – POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
There is no other criminal offense in California that requires more immediate action than one involving accusations of sexual misconduct. Being accused of committing a sexual crime carries with it a stigma that attaches immediately at the moment of investigation and/or arrest. Society has little, if no, tolerance for the issues commonly involved with these cases.
In California, the list of crimes that constitute a sexual offense include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Rape
- Sodomy
- Date Rape
- Statutory Rape
- Child Molestation
- Sexual Battery
- Lewd Conduct
- Failure to Register
- Unlawful Penetration
- Oral Copulation by Force
- Unlawful Possession of Child Pornography
Potential Punishment for Sex Crimes
The impact of these cases not only has severe legal consequences but can also have a devastating effect on both your personal and professional life. The potential consequences can be severe and may include any of the following:
- Jail or prison sentence
- Lifetime registration as a sex offender
- Being labeled as a sex offender
- The end of a marriage or relationship
- Loss of custody of children
- Loss of job/career
Sex Offender Registration (Penal Code Section 290)
In California, a conviction for certain sex offenses carries with it the requirement that the individual register as a sex offender with their local law enforcement every year within 5 working days of his/her birthday. Re-registration is required every time he/she changes their place of residence.
If an individual fails to comply, they will be charged with the crime of felony failure to register pursuant to Penal Code section 290 which carries a maximum penalty of up to 3 years in state prison.
With the potential for harm so great, it is important to act fast and hire an experienced California criminal defense lawyer with specific knowledge and experience in defending sexual crimes. Very often these cases are based upon nothing more than the statement of a bitter and angry accuser who has been manipulated and coached into saying more than what actually occurred. Sadly, it is not uncommon for such crimes to be tainted by a biased police investigation where police often only look for evidence in support of the accuser’s statement and ignore evidence that would contradict the accusation or even prove your innocence.
A proper defense to these crimes must begin early and aggressively challenge any and all evidence against you. This means conducting a thorough defense investigation that includes challenging any statements made by the accuser and any other witnesses, a thorough investigation of the scene of the incident, working with experts regarding any scientific evidence and thorough interviews of any witnesses that may have been present.
If you or a loved one has been charged or accused of committing a sex related crime it important to hire a lawyer with the experience to help you achieve the result you deserve. The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman has successfully defended numerous clients charged with sex crimes in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. The Law Offices of Gabriel Dorman is committed to defending your legal rights and providing honest and competent representation with a focus on achieving the best result for you.
