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Rape and Child Molest allegations - Orange County Defense Attorney

Even just being accused of any sex offense - child molestation, rape, indecent exposure or lewd acts - can be devastating.  Just the mere allegation alone, even if completely unfounded, can have a tremendous impact on you.  Police investigation, search warrants, and a possible arrest are all real threats.
If convicted of most sex-related crimes, you [...]

Sex crimes defense - allegations of molestation

A recent case [People v. Graff (2009) __ Cal.App.4th__ ] reversed the convictions of a man accused of multiple counts of lewd acts with a child (Penal Code section 288 - also known as child molestation).  The court found that the prosecution argued for a conviction based on conduct that was not proven at the [...]

Sex crime defense - Orange County and Southern California

Being accused of any sex offense - child molestation, rape, indecent exposure or lewd acts - can be devastating.  Just the mere allegation alone, even if completely unfounded, can have a tremendous impact on you.  Police investigation, search warrants, and a possible arrest are all real threats.
If convicted of most sex-related crimes, you will have [...]

If I am charged with a sexual offense, will I have to register as a sex offender?

You do not have to register if you are arrested, only if you are convicted – and then, only if you are convicted of a crime that requires registration.  That registration is a lifetime requirement and becomes part of a public database, so even though you are not required to register for an arrest, you [...]