Sex Crimes
California criminal defense attorney Thomas Wallin handles all types of California sex crimes cases, so call today at 1-866-857-5900. California laws are becoming tougher when dealing with sex crimes. The current political climate and public sentiment concerning sex crimes make it even more critical that your attorney is experienced in defending sex crimes.
Here is a brief overview of possible sex crimes in California:
- California Penal Code §288: lewd act with child (child molestation under 14 years old)
- California Penal Code §288a(b): child molestation 14 years or older
- California Penal Code §261.2: forcible rape
- California Penal Code §261.5: statutory rape (consensual intercourse under 18 years old)
- California Penal Code §290: obligation to register as a sex offender with the local police
- California Penal Code §311: possession of obscene matter
- California Penal Code §314: indecent exposure
- California Penal Code §647(a): lewd act in public place
- California Penal Code §647(b): solicitation of prostitution
- California Penal Code §243.4: sexual battery
- Welfare and Institutions Code 6600: sexually violent predator laws that require involuntary commitment after sentence is served
- Welfare and Institutions Code 300: dependency laws when child protective services try to take your children away due to molest abuse or neglect Internet/federal laws on child pornography
When representing the accused in a sex crimes case, it is important to obtain private psychological evaluation in order to establish that the defendant does not fit the profile of a sex offender. Other important aspects of representation include:
- Investigating the alleged victim’s credibility;
- Reviewing medical evidence with independent experts to prove that there may be another medical explanation of the physical findings other than molestation;
- Subpoena school records and psychological records of the victim to locate any developmental or learning problems that may be used to investigate the credibility of the alleged victim;
- Maintaining a focus on rehabilitation and in-house residential treatment facilities in lieu of jail/prison sentences for clients that have admitted guilt and who want to plead guilty.
Long prison sentences and life-long sex registration requirements are just some of the consequences of being convicted of a sex crime in California. Punishments for sex-related crimes will continue to increase significantly over the next decade.
California criminal defense attorney Thomas Wallin has represented convicted individuals who want to relieve their annual obligation of registering as a sex offender. For more information, contact the Law Offices of Wallin at 1-866-857-5900.
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