Los Angeles Felony Sex Crime Defense Lawyers

Felony Sex Crimes

Sex crime charges are some of the most heated and controversial criminal charges possible in California. Thanks to a few high-profile cases and public outcry, we have some of the harshest sex-offender laws in the United States. People charged with a sex crime in California can expect to fight not only the charges themselves, but also a social stigma, problems at work and harsh extra penalties that don't always fit the crime.

Many people think of sex crimes as rapes, but the definition is actually much wider. Crimes that are considered sex crimes in California include:

• Lewd acts on a child.
• Sexual molestation of a child.
• Statutory rape/forcible rape.
• Bigamy.
• Failing to register as a sex offender.
• Arranging to meet a minor in public for sexual purposes.
• Prostitution, pimping and pandering.
• Providing pornography to a minor.
• Making, sharing or possessing child pornography.
• Internet sex crimes.
• Indecent exposure.
• Sexual battery.

Because California law takes sex crimes so seriously, many sex crimes can be charged as felonies carrying at least three years in state prison. In many sex-related cases, judges and juries may choose to impose a harsh sentence, limiting parole and alternative sentencing options. A sex-crime felony involving violence or young children can also increase your sentence for any future conviction, if it counts as a strike under the three-strikes law. Most Californians convicted of sex crimes, even misdemeanors, are legally required to register as sex offenders, a sometimes-humiliating requirement that puts your name and address on the Internet and requires yearly registration with law enforcement. And of course, there may be severe penalties outside the criminal justice system, including losing a professional license or credential, trouble in family court, difficulty getting a new job and a harsh social stigma.

Wallin & Klarich may be the most experienced sex crimes defense law firm in Southern California. The firm has handled many high profile cases of sex offenses. The California Teachers Association refers all their teachers accused of committing sex crimes (and any crime) to Wallin and Klarich. Our relationship with the California Teachers Association spans over 25 years. We have been the firm these educators call when they are accused of a serious sex-related crime. Because we've worked on hundreds of these cases, we have knowledge that few law firms can match when it comes to the laws and procedures used in criminal prosecutions of serious sex crimes. We have defended high-profile cases for teachers, doctors and other trusted professionals, appearing on television and radio. For many years, we've also given seminars to other attorneys on defending sex cases.

If you're facing charges for a sex-related felony, you should call Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible. With our experience on your side, you can avoid many of the mistakes made by lawyers or defendants who haven't handled many sensitive sex-crime cases before. If we get involved before an arrest, we can arrange with law enforcement for you to turn yourself in, avoiding an embarrassing arrest at work or at home. Depending on the circumstances, we can attend your hearing and arrange to have you released with little or no bail, connecting you with one of our bail-bond partners if necessary. And the sooner Wallin & Klarich is on the case, the better our chance of negotiating with prosecutors for reduced or dropped charges.

Wallin and Klarich have also worked very closely with well-known psychologists and psychiatrists for the past 25 plus years in getting psychological evaluations on our clients whether it be for the purpose of establishing innocence or showing that our client is not a danger to society in order to seek a lower sentence.

At Wallin & Klarich, we believe everyone -- no matter what the charge -- deserves a thorough and aggressive defense. Thanks to more than 30 years of defending clients charged with serious crimes in Southern California, we understand how to provide that defense. With several former prosecutors on our staff, we understand how law enforcement builds its cases -- and how to find the weaknesses that exist in any case. We will use that knowledge to find mistakes that could get your case dismissed; to negotiate for lower charges; and, if necessary, to mount the best, most passionate defense possible. We're proud of our strong record of success in defending serious sex-crime felony cases.

If you're facing felony charges related to a sex crime, you're facing serious legal, financial and social consequences. You need the smart advice of experienced California sex-crimes defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich. Call us today for a free consultation, at 1-888-285-2925.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're defending could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you or someone you love is facing felony criminal charges in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-285-2925 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.