Child Molestation Defense Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Though the public may abandon and persecute child molestation suspects before a conviction is ever reached, at Jingozian Law Firm, our sexual abuse and child molestation lawyers believe that all individuals, regardless of the crime they may have been charged with, are entitled to their legal rights, as outlined in the U.S. Constitution. This includes due process of the law, a fair and speedy trial overseen by a jury of peers, and exemption from cruel and unusual punishment. If you are seeking the legal counsel of Los Angeles-area sexual abuse and child molestation lawyers, an attorney from Jingozian Law Firm has the experience, knowledge, diligence, and aggressiveness you are looking for. Contact a criminal defense attorney from our law office today to schedule a free consultation.
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Sexually accosting or molesting a child is considered to be a particularly malicious and abhorrent crime, and there are severe legal penalties for individuals convicted of a sex crime involving a minor. In addition to facing lengthy jail terms, individuals who are convicted of child molestation may have to endure other penalties as well. These penalties may include a limit on their freedom of movement, probation, and a lifelong requirement to register as a sex offender in the state of California. It can prove to be extremely difficult to “start over” once a person has been convicted of sexual activity with a minor.
At Jingozian Law Firm, we are committed to protecting your legal rights because we are fully aware of the consequences a conviction can carry. If you or a loved one has been charged with child molestation – which can include sexual battery, exposing a child to pornographic material, exposing oneself to a child, and non-penetrative sexual activity – it is important that you contact a reputable legal representative. A Los Angeles child molestation lawyer from Jingozian Law Firm can provide attorney services and informed legal counsel. We commit ourselves entirely to our clients’ cases and you can trust that we will do the same for you. Contact Jingozian Law Firm today to schedule a consultation.
Unlawful Sexual Intercourse
Unlawful sexual intercourse, commonly referred to as statutory rape, may be defined as non-forced intercourse between a minor and an adult. In some instances, the charges for having non-forced sexual intercourse with a minor may be reduced. Depending on the age of the alleged perpetrator and of the alleged victim, the defendant may only be charged with a misdemeanor.
California Penal Code Section 261.5 states that any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is no more than three years younger or older than the perpetrator is guilty of a misdemeanor crime. Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is more than three years younger than the perpetrator can be found guilty of either a misdemeanor or a felony and may be subjected to imprisonment in a county jail or state prison for a period not exceeding one year. An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor less than two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).
We can review your case and help determine the best way to defend your rights in a court of law. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may be able to get your charges reduced. Individuals in the Los Angeles area seeking sexual abuse and child molestation lawyers can count on an attorney from our law firm for help.