Sex Crimes

What are Sex Crimes?

A sex crime is an illegal sex act.  In California, common sex crimes include: 

• rape
• statutory rape
• child molestation
• sexual abuse
• indecent exposure
• prostitution
• internet pornography
• lewd conduct 

People who have been accused or arrested for a sex crime face aggressive prosecution from law enforcement and district attorneys.  All sex crime charges are taken very seriously by the state of California, especially if the sexual offense involved a victim who was a minor. 

Once a person is accused of a sex crime, it is important that he/she speaks with an experienced criminal defense attorney.  Even if the person is innocent, he/she will need advice and direction from a lawyer who has successfully represented clients who have been accused of a sex crime.  Without the guidance of an attorney, people who are charged with sex crimes will have a difficult time contesting their criminal charges.  Sex crime cases demand an extensive evaluation of the facts, in depth interviews of the accuser and witnesses, forensic evidence, and complicated stereotypes.  With the help of a reputable criminal defense attorney, people stand a better chance of fighting their sex crime charges both in and out of court.    

Sex Crimes & Legal Penalties

The legal penalties for a sex crime conviction will depend upon several factors, such as:  the defendant’s prior criminal history, the type of crime committed, if the victim was a minor, if the defendant is a minor, and the extent of the victim’s damages.  If a person is convicted of a sex crime, he/she may be subject to paying restitution, jail time, fines, community service, probation, and legal fees.  Additionally, the person will have to register them self as a California Sex Offender.  The California Sex Offender Registry is accessible to the public, which means that employers, landlords, and educational facilities can easily access this information.  Once a person is listed as a California Sex Offender and has a criminal record, he/she may find it difficult to obtain employment, housing, and education opportunities.  

Contact an Orange County & Irvine Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with a sex crime in Orange County, you will need reliable, aggressive legal representation from a skilled criminal defense attorney.  The Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry has successfully handled a vast array of sex crime cases for clients in Orange County and surrounding areas.  At the Law Offices of Virginia L. Landry, each client’s case is considered a priority.  Criminal Defense Lawyer, Virginia L. Landry, aims to provide each of her clients with upstanding legal advice and dependable resources.