Orange County Sexual Battery Attorney

Defense for Sexual Battery & Sexual Assault Charges

Sexual battery is a criminal offense that is often referred to as sexual assault. The basic definition of this crime is the intimate touching of another person against their will, without their consent, and with the intent of causing offense, sexual arousal or sexual gratification. Sexual battery is a form of sexual abuse and may be committed against virtually any person. Depending on the unique case, sexual battery may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony.

Have you been accused of sexual battery? If so, you need a competent attorney at your side to defend your rights. At the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah, we are dedicated to our clients. We know that sex crime allegations of any kind have the potential to cause a great deal of trouble for our clients, and that is why we are dedicated to providing only the highest quality defense counsel possible. We treat our clients with the personal attention and respect they deserve while providing them with the aggressive representation they need in these matters.

Sexual Battery in Orange County, California

Sexual battery may be charged as a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment in county jail of 12 months, unless the following circumstances are present:

• The victim was physically restrained or was mentally incapacitated/disabled
• The defendant tricked the victim into believing that the intimate contact was for a bona fide medical or professional purpose, when it was not

In the face of those aggravating factors, sexual battery may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. If charged as a felony, a defendant may be at risk of facing up to 4 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

See how you can avoid the serious penalties associated with a sexual battery conviction by working with a skilled lawyer at our firm. Contact an Orange County sexual battery lawyer at the Law Offices of Fred Thiagarajah today.