In Tustin, sex crimes are acts involving coerced or illegal sexual conduct with another person. These crimes can include anything from child pornography to indecent exposure to rape. Some of the most common sex crimes include:. Depending on the type of sex crime and your criminal history, your penalties may vary. For certain sex crimes like sexual battery, the prosecution may decide to charge you with either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances surrounding your case.
Some of the common penalties for sex crimes are listed below. Even if you are not found guilty, the mere accusation of a sex crime could destroy your reputation, relationships, and quality of life.
Due to the social stigma around sex crimes, it may be difficult to preserve your marriage or friendships or regain standing in your community after an accusation. If you are convicted, your future employment opportunities or dating life may be compromised by your mandatory sex offender registration.
In order to protect your livelihood, contact an experienced defense attorney immediately if you suspect that you may be the victim of a false sex crime allegation. If you are accused of a sex crime in Tustin, you may feel lost and overwhelmed.
We have helped many clients successfully defend against sex crime charges, using the defense strategies below. For many sex crimes, a requisite element of the crime is sexual contact. If the prosecution cannot prove that you made sexual contact with the alleged victim, you may be acquitted. For example, if you were accused of child molestation, an innocent hug or pat on the back without any sexual motivation would not suffice to convict you. Your attorney can present witness testimony to support your side of the story and use this defense.
