San Pedro Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers
Sex crime accusations can destroy lives, even when they are not true. From the moment charges are filed, the ripple effect is devastating, impacting your reputation, relationships, and future opportunities. This is why you must hire an aggressive San Pedro sex crimes defense lawyer immediately. Your attorney can move swiftly to protect your future.
For nearly three decades, The Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates has defended San Pedro residents against false sex crime allegations. We understand how these cases develop, know how to expose inconsistencies in accuser testimony, and have the investigative resources to uncover evidence that proves innocence. Your reputation and freedom depend on fighting back immediately. Learn more about our firm.
Our main office is conveniently located at 100 Oceangate #525, Long Beach, CA, 90802, just blocks from Shoreline Village, the Aquarium of the Pacific, and the Queen Mary. If you are coming from San Pedro, you can reach our office in just 10 minutes via I-710. These are serious charges, so don’t wait! Call 562-216-2944 or complete our confidential contact form immediately.
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What are Sex Crimes in California?
California law broadly defines sex crimes based on the nature of the act, the age of the individuals involved, and whether consent was given. Types of sex crimes in San Pedro include:
- Rape (California Penal Code 261 PC): This refers to sexual intercourse with a person against their will, through force, fear, or fraud, or when the person is unconscious or incapable of giving consent due to intoxication or mental condition.
- Sexual Battery (California Penal Code 243.4 PC): This involves touching another person’s intimate body part without their consent, for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. It can involve force or restraint, or if the victim is unconscious or unlawfully restrained.
- Lewd Acts with a Minor (California Penal Code 288 PC): This happens when someone touches a child under 18 in a sexual way. How serious the charge is depends a lot on the age gap between the person accused and the child.
- Prostitution and Solicitation (California Penal Code 647(b) PC): Prostitution is engaging in sexual acts for money. Solicitation means asking someone to engage in prostitution or offering to engage in prostitution.
- Indecent Exposure (California Penal Code 314 PC): This involves willfully exposing one’s private parts in public in an offensive manner, often with the intent to annoy or offend others.
- Statutory Rape (California Penal Code 261.5 PC): While the term “rape” is used, this offense is about age rather than force. It refers to sexual intercourse with someone under the legal age of consent, which in California is 18, even if the minor agrees.
When you understand the crime you are being charged with, you can begin to understand the legal challenges that lie ahead. Every case has unique details, and the law applies differently based on those specifics.
Understanding the Seriousness of a Sex Crime Conviction
While the immediate worry might be about jail or fines, a sex crime conviction in San Pedro, California, carries a much heavier burden than just a sentence handed down in a courtroom. The consequences may ripple through every part of your life, often for years, and sometimes forever.
Consider these significant consequences:
- Prison or Jail Time
- Steep Fines
- Probation or Parole
- Loss of Rights
- Employment Barriers
- Housing Challenges
- Damage to Reputation and Relationships
- Mandatory Counseling and Treatment Programs
- Sex Offender Registry
The Long Reach of California’s Sex Offender Registry
If you’re convicted of certain sex crimes in California, you will be required to register as a sex offender – for life. This is often referred to as “Megan’s Law,” named after a child victim, and it falls under California Penal Code 290 PC. This registration is not a temporary measure for most offenses. It can be a lifelong obligation with far-reaching impacts on your daily life.
When a conviction triggers registration, your personal information, including your name, address, and the nature of your conviction, becomes publicly accessible on a state-run website. This means employers, landlords, neighbors, and even casual acquaintances can easily find out about your past.
The registration requirement also imposes strict rules about where you can live and work. You might not be able to live or work near a school or park, which can make it nearly impossible to find a house or get a job.
Our San Pedro Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer Can Help
When you’re accused of a sex crime, a defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates can help. You need someone who understands the rules, knows the terrain, and has experience fighting these specific battles.
Our attorneys truly know California’s sex crime laws and can use that knowledge to find weak spots in the prosecution’s case and build a strong defense for you. This is not a situation where you can just figure things out as you go.
We will also protect your constitutional rights, such as your right to remain silent, ensuring that police follow proper procedures during questioning or searches. Even with what seems like strong evidence against you, your attorney will dig deep, looking for mistakes in the investigation, checking witness stories, and challenging any evidence that wasn’t gathered correctly.
We will talk with prosecutors to try and get charges reduced, different sentences, or even have the case dropped, especially if the evidence isn’t strong. Since every case is different, our San Pedro sex crime defense lawyers will create a specific defense strategy for you, which might involve showing you were falsely accused, someone made a mistake in identifying you, or you didn’t have the right intent.
Acting quickly is the key. The sooner you bring one of our lawyers into your case, the more time we will have to investigate, preserve evidence, and build a strong defense before critical opportunities are lost.
Contact Our San Pedro Sex Crime Defense Lawyers
The fear and confusion you feel right now are real, and they make sense. But feeling overwhelmed does not have to be your only option. You have a chance to fight back, to protect your good name, and to secure your future. The path forward begins with a single, important step: reaching out for help.
Call The Law Offices of Robin D. Perry & Associates at 562-216-2944 or fill out a contact form right now for a free consultation.
Let us stand with you. Your story is important, and your rights matter.
