The phrase “sex crimes” is a blanket term used to describe any of a number of crimes that involve sex. These include rape, sexual battery or sexual assault, and molestation charges. Sex crimes are all serious offenses that can come with severe penalties if convicted, and all sex crimes require convicted parties to register with the sex offender database. These potential penalties can seem daunting, but a good defense attorney can work with you to get your charges reduced or possibly even dismissed depending on the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime. If you want to discuss your case with a sex crime lawyer, the attorneys at Okabe and Haushalter can assist you.
Our attorneys are knowledgeable about sex crime laws and know how to mount a formidable defense in court. Some of the sex crimes charges we can help you fight include:
If you have been charged with one of these or any other sex crime, contact us to learn more about how we can help you stand up against these allegations in the courtroom.
Under Section 290 of the California Penal Code, all persons convicted of a sex crime must register as sex offenders. Refusal to register comes with penalties of its own, and in most cases, registration is lifelong. Registering makes your personal information (such as name, date of birth, address, mugshot photo and the nature of the criminal charges) available to local law enforcement, area schools, and the general public. In certain cases, it is possible for a registrant to ask for “undisclosed” status on the registry. Obtaining “undisclosed” status means that the data made available to the general public is limited, although personal data would still be available to law enforcement agencies and local schools.
The defense strategy used for a given allegation depends on its unique circumstances, but possible defenses for sex crimes include lack of credible witnesses to the alleged crime, explicit consent being given prior to the alleged act, lack of knowledge of the alleged victim’s age (in cases involving minors), lack of prior knowledge of the alleged victim’s intoxication, and more.
If you need a sex crime lawyer in Rolling Hills or anywhere else in the greater Los Angeles area, contact Okabe and Haushalter. We are criminal defense experts with extensive experience in handling sex crime cases. Our reputation for courtroom excellence comes from our history of getting solid results in the court of law. We utilize aggressive defense strategies that we can put to work for your case in order to get the best outcome possible for you. Don’t waste another minute—call today for a free consultation.
