Child pornography charges are among the most serious and stigmatizing accusations one can face. The legal consequences are severe, including long-term imprisonment, registration as a sex offender, and significant personal and professional ramifications. Understanding the legal defenses available is crucial for anyone accused of such a crime. Consulting a specialized child pornography lawyer in Los […]
Those who have been charged with viewing or distributing child pornography are vilified in the media. People always ask in the aftermath of an arrest, “Why didn’t they get help?” One answer to that could be that getting help can result in legal problems. At Okabe & Haushalter, our knowledgeable and experienced Los Angeles child […]
Most people have heard the phrase “sexting” by now, but they may not have a complete understanding of what it means and how it can get somebody in trouble with the law. “Sexting” is a combination of the words “sex” and “texting,” and has become something that happens across age groups. Generally, this refers to […]
If you or someone you care about has been charged with possessing or distributing child pornography, please seek legal assistance today. These charges are serious, and you will need a skilled legal team to help you through this. At Okabe & Haushalter, we are ready to get to work on your behalf. We know these […]
Getting charged with any crime is a scary time for the person being accused. In the US, all people accused of crimes are innocent until proven otherwise, but with certain charges, that presumption seems to have been thrown out the window. At Okabe & Haushalter, we believe in the accused’s right to a vigorous defense. […]
Sex crimes against minors are taken seriously in Los Angeles. Anyone who finds themselves facing child pornography charges is starting at a severe disadvantage due to the tactics used by prosecutors and law enforcement. Today, we want to discuss these cases and highlight a recent plea made by a former LAPD detective. At Okabe & […]
Skirting the line between lawful and unlawful almost always ends with bad news. However, these blurred lines can help you better defend your case. When people read headlines about people busted for child pornography, readers already assume the worst of the person or people getting arrested. Our Los Angeles child pornography defense attorneys at Okabe […]
Prosecutors and law enforcement officials take sex crimes against minors very seriously. Any accusation will be thoroughly investigated and the charges that can be levied against a suspect come with serious penalties. We have learned that a Chinese national has been arrested in San Francisco on child pornography charges. Today, we want to discuss that […]
We live in a modern age where our cell phones and computers hold our most intimate pieces of information. From innocent secrets like the Microsoft word journal you keep on your desktop as a folder labeled “for my eyes only”. Or your not so innocent secrets like the pornography that would make a stranger blush. […]
We have learned that a former school employee has been charged with possessing more than 600 images of child pornography. The man was arrested recently, but law enforcement has been building their case for months. What started the investigation? A tip from Google. According to the Contra Costa district attorney’s office, “The tip from Google […]
A California man has been taken into custody after a long investigation. Police say that he allegedly had child pornography in his possession. We want to bring you this case to highlight some of the things that people who face these charges go through. Though the 37-year-old was just arrested a few weeks ago, the […]
There are times in our life when we do things that we shouldn’t. We become accustomed to certain behaviors and it is hard to shake. Some of those behaviors come with a heavy social stigma. It is hard to find help when no one is willing to listen to you. Delicate situations like child pornography […]