Sex crimes are amongst the most severely prosecuted offenses in the Los Angeles Metro Court House. While the justice system in California has made sex offenders register thanks to Megan’s Law, it has little correlation with the demise of sex crimes in Los Angeles. In fact, sex crimes are amongst the most severely prosecuted offenses in the Los Angeles Metro Court House. Of the numerous amounts of sex crime cases held at Los Angeles Metro Court House, many are serious, while some are mere accusations. The Los Angeles Court House hears many false sex crime accusations, or minor charges that are exaggerated to be blown out of proportion. Those falsely accused of sex crimes, such as child molestation, rape, battery, or spousal abuse will have grave punishments and maximum incarceration. If you are being falsely accused of a sex crime, you need legal advice. If your constitutional rights have been violated, you should seek professional legal aid. An experienced Los Angeles sex offense lawyer will help you prove your case discreetly, and an active pursuit to clear your name and save your reputation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a sex crime?
A sex crime is a statutory offense when one knowingly causes another to engage in sexual acts using force, threat, or violence. This includes rape, child molestation, sexual battery, lewd conduct, and possession and/or intent of distributing child pornography (adult pornography and indecent exposure is not illegal).
What types of punishment do sex offenders receive?
If you are proven guilty of committing a sex offense, your punishment will vary depending if it’s a misdemeanor or felony. A misdemeanor sex offense punishment may be up to 1 year imprisonment, and may mandate therapy, treatments, or other forms of mental rehabilitation. A felony sex offense punishment may be 1 year imprisonment to a life sentence. Many factors play a role in determining an offenders sentence including similar prior sex offense charges, parole, and if you pose a serious threat to the community.
What is Megan’s Law?
In California there has been mandatory for most types of sex offenders to register with the state, but it wasn’t until 1996 that the public had access to this list of names. Megan’s Law provides the public with a list of registered sex offenders in any community in California. Once you have been registered and charged with a sex offense, it can never be removed from your file. Megan’s Law is named after a 7-year-old girl who was raped and murdered by a know child molester who moved near by, without the family knowing who he was. All state have some form of Megan’s Law, which requires sex offenders to register their names with their state.
We also represent the following Los Angeles Metro Court House Locations:
Los Angeles Airport Court House- 11701 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Pasadena Courthouse- 300 East Walnut Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse (Delinquency)- 16350 Filbert Street, Sylmar, CA 91342
Torrance Courthouse- 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Van Nuys Courthouse East- 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Van Nuys Courthouse West- 14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
West Los Angeles Courthouse- 1633 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
