Los Angeles Internet Sex Crime Lawyer

Internet Sex Crimes Attorney in Los Angeles

With the rise of the internet, law enforcement officials at all levels, from local police to federal investigators have become increasingly aware of the commission of online crimes. Because of the fact that a large amount of online activity involves interstate commerce, many internet sex crimes are federal offenses, and if you are convicted you can be sent to a federal penitentiary. Sex crimes involving the internet include the possession of child pornography, the distribution of child pornography videos and certain charges related to internet pornography. Many crimes of this nature involve chat rooms, such as when the defendant is accused of arranging an in-person sexual liaison with a minor in a chat room.

There are several proven strategies for defending allegations of internet sex crimes, and by working with a Los Angeles sex crime defense lawyer who has experience with this type of case you may be able to have the charges against you reduced or dropped entirely. Many people who are prosecuted for crimes of this nature are the victims of enticement or sting operations perpetrated by law enforcement agencies. You may have been discovered in possession of obscene material that you didn't know you had, because someone else had downloaded files to your computer without your knowledge or because a computer virus or other program placed photos or videos on your hard drive.

Have you been charged with an internet sex crime?

The punishment for any given internet sex crime will depend on the specific offense but any sex crime in California will include 290 registration as part of the sentencing. Being a registered sex offender means that you will have a criminal record and that you will be subject to restrictions on your future employment and living arrangements. At Okabe & Haushalter, we know what it takes to defend on charges of internet sex crimes, and we will be ready to get started on your case as soon as you contact our office.

Contact a Los Angeles sex crime defense lawyer if you have been charged with an internet sex crime and want to learn more about what you can do to defend yourself from the prosecution.