Los Angeles Child Molestation Defense Attorney

Child Molestation Lawyer in Los Angeles

Child molestation is a criminal offense that involves sexually abusing a minor (a child under the age of 18). California Penal Code Section 288 covers lewd and lascivious acts committed against children under the age of 14. This offense may be punishable by up to 3, 6 or 8 years in prison, along with fines, and mandatory sex offender registration.

A Los Angeles child molestation defense lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter can help you if you or someone you know has been accused of this serious offense. At our firm, we have specific experience in defending clients accused of sex crimes against children, and we know how to build a strong defense on their behalf using our extensive knowledge in this area. You can count on our aggressive, dedicated legal representation through the life of your case – both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Child Molestation Charges & Sex Offender Registration

Being labeled a sex offender for a sex crime committed against a child is an extremely serious situation to be in. At regular intervals, you will be required to register with local law enforcement, and your name, address and the offense you were convicted of will all be made available to the public through specific databases, some of which are posted on the internet. You will not be able to hold certain professional licenses and will not be able to live or work within a certain distance of playgrounds or schools. You may lose custody of your children and may only be awarded supervised visitation, if that.

Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Lawyer

Waste no time in consulting a defense attorney if you are under investigation or have been accused of child molestation. You may have been falsely accused, and you need a defense lawyer to launch an investigation into these charges in order to protect your rights. At our firm, we have the experience that you need and are fully committed to defending our clients no matter how serious the charges.

Accused of improper conduct with a child? Contact a Los Angeles child molestation defense lawyer at our firm.