Sex Crime in Orange County

Accused of a sex crime in Orange County, CA?

Being accused of a sex crime is a very serious situation. Your entire life and livelihood is now on the line. If convicted, you will likely face a host of issues all sex offenders must deal with including prison time, monetary fines, possible loss of job, and the requirement to register as a sex offender. The requirement to register as a sex offender allows any person to access your full name, identifying information, photo, and offense committed by looking online or visiting a local law enforcement agency. Being a convicted sex offender also limits where you can live, restricts you from being around minors, and often severely restricts future employment opportunities.

Defending Against Sexual Offense Charges

A sex crime is any kind of illegal activity of a sexual nature.All sex crimes are serious, but offenses against children can have particularly life-altering implications for a defendent if he or she is convicted because of the nature of the offense. It is important to remember that you are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Enlisting the services of a skilled criminal defense lawyer will greatly increase the likelihood that your case will have the best possible outcome. At our firm, we are able to assist with cirminal charges such as the below:

Rape
Any kind of sexual intercourse with a person without their consent is considered rape. If you have been accused of rape, it is important to have an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side to represent your situation in court. Read more about rape.

Sexual Battery
Sexual battery, also known as sexual assault, is a serious sex offense that involves any kind of sexual act between two people without the consent of both people. Cases involving sexual battery charges can have many gray areas, which makes it important to have legal representation skilled in criminal defense. Read more about sexual battery.

Statutory Rape
If a sexual relationship emerges between two people and one of the individuals involved was below the state-mandated age of consent at the time, statutory rape charges may be filed. The penalties for this conviction vary widely and sometimes take into consideration the age difference between the people involved. Read more about statutory rape.

Child Sexual Abuse
This very serious form of child abuse involves an adult or older adolescent engaging a child in sexual activity or using the child for personal sexual satisfaction. If you have been charged with child sexual abuse, it is imperative that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney now to begin working with your individual case. Read more about child sexual abuse.

Child Molestation
An adult who engages in sexual activities with a child under the age of 14 is guilty of child molestation. The consequences for a conviction of child molestation are very serious, so it is important to work with a skilled criminal defense lawyer who can evaluate your situation and represent your interests in court. Read more about child molestation.

Child Pornography
Any sexually explicit activities involving a child that are displayed in videos or photographs fall under the heading of child pornography. Child pornography charges may be filed if you are found to be in possession of explicit pictures or video or if such material involving minors is found on your computer. Read more about child pornography.

Exploitation
Sexual abuse that takes advantage of a child and uses that child in order to fulfill a sexual desire, either of themselves or of someone else, is categorized as exploitation. Exploitation can take on many forms, such as creating child pornography or forcing children into prostitution. Read more about exploitation.

Indecent Exposure
Indecent exposure, or public indecency, refers to the intentional exposure of a person's naked body or genitals with lewd intent. Even though this is considered a "lesser" sex crime, an indecent exposure conviction still requires the convicted person to register as a sex offender for life. Read more about indecent exposure.

Prostitution
Offering sexual services for monetary compensation is considered prostitution and is illegal in the state of California. It is important to retain a prostitution defense attorney who can evaluate and represent your individual case. Read more about prostitution.

Solicitation
Seeking sexual services in exchange for money is a sex crime known as solicitation of prostitution, or simply solicitation. Even those with no prior criminal history may be charged with this crime if law enforcement becomes involved through a sting operation. Read more about solicitation.

Sex Offender Registration
If you have been convicted of a sex crime, it is likely you will be required to register of a sex offender. Sex offender registration can be a complicated process, but involving an experienced criminal defense attorney can greatly ease the confusion and allow you to complete registration more easily. Read more about sex offender registration.

Failure to Register
Those individuals convicted of certain sex crimes are required to register with their local authorities as a sex offender. A failure to register charge is very serious, and if you are facing this accusation it is important to consult a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney who can assist with your case. Read more about failure to register.

If you have been charged with a sex crime, it is imperative that you act immediately to protect your reputation and legal rights. Sex crimes can be widely publicized in the media, and an experienced Orange County sex crime attorney from our firm can work to limit harm to your reputation. With a background in prosecution, we have the unique knowledge necessary to combat criminal accusations at the earliest possible stage. We will fight your sex crime charges and aggressively defend you.

Contact an Orange County sex crime attorney from Takakjian & Sitkoff today to find out how we can provide legal representation and help with your particular sex crime charges. Your initial consultation is free and completely confidential.