Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys

Sexual Conduct with a Minor

It goes without saying that any sex crime charge involving a minor will result in severe penalties if you are convicted. Sexual conduct with a minor is one of the most serious sex crime charges a person can face in California. A conviction may mean hundreds of years in prison, without the possibility of parole. Because sentences run consecutive to one another, you may face extremely harsh penalties if you are accused of more than one count of this criminal offense.

Sexual conduct charges that we defend for those involving minors includ the following:

A Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter can help if you or someone you love has been arrested for sexual conduct with a minor. Although these cases are difficult for any attorney to litigate, at Okabe & Haushalter we are dedicated to helping our clients even when they face these charges. Many accusations are entirely false or may be exaggerated. We have seen cases where a minor will invent a story of sexual conduct or abuse or where another adult will make the accusation based upon false information. This is why it is so important that a lawyer at our firm conducts an independent investigation and evaluation of information, testimony and evidence in order to reach the truth of the matter.

As an American, you have rights. Even if you are accused of the most heinous or shocking of sex crimes involving children, you have the right to fair treatment and a trial. Your constitutional rights cannot be violated at any point during the investigation, your arrest or throughout the criminal trial. Your lawyer can work to ensure that your rights are upheld and can use any violations to have evidence suppressed or have your charges dismissed.

At Okabe & Haushalter, we handle all types of sex crime cases throughout Los Angeles, including Torrance, El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, Santa Monica, Long Beach and Lomita.

Sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 14 is referred to as a “dangerous crime against children” in California law. The penalties for these crimes are among the toughest in the country, and sentences are generally ineligible for probation and must run consecutive to each other. At Okabe & Haushalter, our lawyers realize the seriousness of these charges and have the ability and experience to vigorously defend an accusation of sexual conduct with a minor. Some of these types of cases include: statutory rape, child molestation, sexual abuse, child pornography, luring a minor and more.

Accused of sexual conduct with a minor in California? Contact a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at Okabe & Haushalter today!