Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney

Sex crimes are some of the most serious criminal charges that a defendant may face. In California, penalties for sex offenses are harsh and most often include sex offender registration. In addition to the criminal penalties imposed for a sex crime conviction, the defendant may also face social ostracism because of the nature of the offense he or she has been accused of committing. Add to this the fact that his or her contact information and the offense he or she was convicted of will be made available for the public to view due to mandatory sex offender registration, and you have a situation where a defendant’s entire life can be ruined by a single sex crime conviction.

When you take immediate action and contact a Los Angeles sex crime lawyer to protect your interests in the face of allegations, an investigation or formal charges for any type of sex crime, you are taking a preventative measure that may have an immense impact on the final outcome of your case and your ability to avoid criminal penalties and a ruined career and reputation. The earlier you act and involve legal counsel, the more of an impact they are likely to have on your case. Even when a case is in the investigatory phase, an experienced attorney with the proper resources and knowledge may be able to limit the investigation against you to help you avoid facing criminal charges in the first place.

Although the serious nature of a sex crime charge makes it one of the most difficult to defend, a highly experienced, dedicated criminal defense attorney can provide effective legal representation and can help a defendant avoid a conviction. It takes time, effort and persistence to provide much-needed defense representation both inside and outside the courtroom. It also takes extensive knowledge and resources to thoroughly investigate a case and provide a specially made defense strategy that will have the greatest likelihood of meeting with success. A case must be investigated from every angle to determine whether an error has been made in gathering or processing evidence, whether a witness is unreliable or whether a defendant's rights were violated at any point. These are all issues that may turn your case around and enable your lawyer to seek a positive result.

At Okabe & Haushalter, our experienced criminal defense lawyers are familiar with defending sex offenses. We do not shy away from these charges but rather recognize just how important aggressive representation by one of our lawyers will be in helping a defendant avoid a conviction and all the harsh repercussions that come with this. We represent clients throughout all of Los Angeles and the surrounding areas in Southern California and offer a free consultation to discuss your charges. Our offices are conveniently located in Los Angeles, Redondo Beach and Beverly Hills.

Sex Crimes in Los Angeles, California

A Los Angeles sex crimes lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter can defend your rights against any of a number of charges for California sex offenses. We are committed to protecting the constitutional rights of our clients in order to help them avoid the many serious penalties associated with sex crime convictions.

Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Sex offender registration is typically a mandatory requirement if a defendant is convicted of a sex crime. As a sex offender, the defendant must register with the local law enforcement agency upon the completion of his or her probation or term of imprisonment. The defendant must then re-register at regular intervals, including within five business days of his or her birthday every year and within 5 business days of moving to a new residence or changing his or her name. A registered sex offender's name, photo and address will be available on the national sex offender registry online for neighbors, friends, family members and co-workers to view. This can have a considerable impact on a person's reputation, career and personal relationships. Worse yet, failing to register or re-register is a serious offense that carries heavy penalties. It may be a felony in some cases, punishable by time in state prison. Click here to read more about sex offender registration.

The serious, lasting repercussions of sex crime convictions make these cases an important focus of our firm. We represent clients throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas who have been accused of or arrested for child pornography, child molestation, statutory rape (sex with a minor), lewd conduct, solicitation of prostitution, prostitution and sexting. We do not shy away from the most complex and serious cases, such as those involving sodomy of a minor, oral copulation with a minor or lewd conduct with a minor. We firmly believe that every defendant deserves the right to legal counsel, and with the number of false accusations prevalent in sex crime cases, we believe our aggressive defense representation is all the more important.

Facing sex crime charges? Consult a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney.

Any accusation of a sex crime can have disastrous effects on your reputation and your future. It is important that you consult a defense attorney as soon as possible in order to have the best opportunity of protecting your reputation, your job and your freedom. We serve clients in Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, San Bernardino, San Diego, and throughout the state of California.

Contact a Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney at our firm today to discuss your case and how we can help you.