Defense Against Sexting Charges in Los Angeles

Has Your Child Been Accused of Sexting?

If your son or daughter is facing sexting charges, it's important to contact a Los Angeles sex crimes defense attorney at Okabe & Haushalter right away. Sexting is a new crime that is on the rise, and is unfortunately popular amongst teenagers and middle school children. Like any sex crime, the penalties for sexting are harsh, and can affect your child's future for years to come.

To ensure your child has the best possible defense against their sexting charges, please consider contacting an attorney at Okabe & Haushalter. We focus a large majority of our criminal defense practice on sex crimes defense, and have helped clients of all walks of life fight their sex crimes charges. We understand what is involved in defending someone accused of a sex crime, and know how to best approach the case. You can trust our dedicated defense team to ensure no aspect of the case is left unaddressed, and that an aggressive and strong defense is prepared.

What is Sexting?

Sexting is a relatively new crime that refers to sending sexually suggestive or pornographic images through text message or email. While this may seem like a silly offense, judges throughout the country, including Los Angeles, are taking this offense very seriously. Some prosecutors are even charging people with dissemination of child pornography (in cases in which the subject in the image is under the age of 18). This can have serious implications for a teenager who merely thought they were playing a joke or who wanted send a "special" picture to their boyfriend or girlfriend. Child pornography is a felony offense, which means that any person found sexting pictures or images of people under the age of 18, even if the defendant is a minor themselves, can be ordered to register as a sex offender, go to prison, pay large fines, or complete probation.

Dedicated Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Lawyers 

At Okabe & Haushalter, we are whole-heartedly committed to making sure sexting charges do not escalate into a conviction of any kind. We know the toll a sex crimes conviction will take on your child's life, and will ensure every possible measure is taken to resolve the case successfully.

If you are interested in learning more about the sex crime defense services offered at Okabe & Haushalter, please contact the office today at (310) 543-7708 to schedule an appointment with an attorney at the firm.