Orange County Sex Crime Attorney

Of all criminal offenses, sex crimes are often the most serious due to the nature of these acts and the social ostracism that may result from a conviction or even allegations of a crime of this kind. At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we are experienced criminal lawyers dedicated to assisting clients who have been arrested for or charged with sex crimes throughout all of Orange County. We understand that this is the most important situation in your life and that it will need to be addressed immediately and aggressively. That is why we offer a free initial consultation with an Orange County sex crime lawyer to help you get started.

Our law firm takes on all types of sex offenses, including: rape, statutory rape, sexual assault, child molestation, child pornography, child sexual abuse, exploitation, indecent exposure, prostitution, and solicitation of prostitution. We are also proficient in handling cases involving sex offender registration and the failure to register, a serious crime in itself.

When a person is accused of or under investigation for any of the above offenses or related sex crimes, their future is immediately at risk. Act as soon as possible and undergo a complimentary, strictly confidential consultation with an attorney experienced in handling sex crime cases in the Orange County area - and you will have the opportunity to find out what can be done to challenge your charges and work toward avoiding a conviction.

Penalties for a Sex Crime Conviction in Orange County, California

A conviction in California for any type of sex offense may result in imprisonment in state prison or county jail, depending on whether the crime is charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. In California, a misdemeanor is punishable by up to 12 months in county jail whereas a felony may be punishable by anywhere from a minimum of 1 month in prison all the way to life imprisonment or even the death penalty. Additional penalties that a person convicted of a sex crime may face include: probation, fines, and sex offender registration.

Of all the consequences of a sex crime conviction, sex offender registration is often the most serious. For the rest of the defendant's life, he or she will be required to register on a regular basis with local law enforcement his or her: name, address, picture, and offense for which he or she was convicted. Being labeled a sex offender may significantly impact one's ability to obtain employment and may forever ruin one's reputation. Sex offender registration may also limit where a person can live and work.

Why a Lawyer?

If you are to have the best opportunity of avoiding the many negative consequences of a sex crime conviction, you will need an aggressive and knowledgeable Orange County sex crime attorney at your side. With experience as a former Deputy District Attorney (prosecutor) and a legal practice thoroughly dedicated to providing only the highest quality representation and personal attention throughout your case. Our law firm is committed to offering our clients the attention and service they deserve while providing the aggressive defense counsel they need. When we handle a sex crime case, we work not only to help our client avoid a conviction in criminal court but also strive to limit other negative repercussions be keeping your information private and by properly representing your interests and concerns inside and outside of the courtroom. With experience in prosecution, our founding attorney also understands both sides of these cases and will use this to your benefit.

Contact an Orange County sex crimes lawyer today!