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Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Lawyers

Hiring a California Sex Crime Lawyer

The harsh penalties for a sex crime conviction in California make it imperative that anyone charged with this type of crime seek experienced and aggressive legal counsel as soon as possible. Trying to represent yourself or retaining an under-experienced attorney to represent you in court could lead to disastrous consequences, such as a long-term imprisonment or being made to register as a sex offender. An experienced Los Angeles sex crimes defense attorney may be able to get the charges reduced or have the case dismissed completely depending on your circumstances.

Possible Sex Crime Consequences

In addition to the court-imposed penalties for a sex crime conviction, there are other consequences. If your employer finds out about the conviction, your advancement in your career may be diminished or you may lose your job. Family members and friends may cut off contact with you. If you are paroled after serving a prison sentence, you will have to abide by the very strict rules imposed upon sex offenders. Having a sex offense on your record will make it difficult for you to find employment, secure professional licensing, and/or qualify for housing. This is why it is so important to contact a California sex crime defense attorney immediately after your arrest.

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A skilled attorney will help to defend you against these serious sex crime charges:

• Sexual assault;
• Aggravated sexual assault;
• Pimping;
• Molestation;
• Lewd acts;
• Criminal sexual contact;
• Possession of child pornography;
• Sexual abuse;
• Date rape;
• Internet solicitation;
• Indecent exposure;
• Sexual battery;
• Sex with a minor; and
• Statutory rape.

California Sex Crime Defenses

Your attorney will review your case thoroughly to determine how to best represent you in court. There are several possible defenses depending on the specific circumstances of your case.

• Lack of physical evidence;
• Mistaken identity;
• Lack of witnesses;
• Consent; and
• Not enough evidence.

An experienced attorney will review police reports and witness statements to determine if any of these defenses apply to your case. If the prosecutor introduces physical evidence in your case, your lawyer can challenge the evidence by working with expert scientific witnesses.

Child Testimony

In some cases, children are questioned repeatedly by law enforcement officials. Because kids often seek to please authority figures, some children will "admit" that they were sexually abused even if they were not. Further complicating matters is that social workers and law enforcement officials sometimes use role playing with dolls so the kids can "act out" what happened. This makes an alleged incident seem real even if it never occurred and is another reason why you must seek legal counsel if you are accused of a California sex crime.

If convicted of a sex crime in California, you face very stiff penalties and loss of liberties, and may have to attend mandatory counseling sessions and relinquish your right to have firearms. You may also lose custody and visitation rights if you have children. This is why it's so important to contact an experienced attorney immediately after your arrest.

The Los Angeles sex crimes defense attorneys at Takakjian & Sitkoff, LLP have over 80 years of combined experience defending clients against these serious allegations. We'll use every tool at our disposal to build your defense and fight for your rights during every step of your case. For a free and confidential case evaluation, call us at (866) 790-5252.

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