Sex Crimes Lead to Serious Consequences

If you are presently under investigation for a sex crime, or if you have already been charged, you are facing serious consequences. Sex crimes involve non-consensual sexual contact or sexual activity. There are a wide variety of sex crimes including but not limited to: rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, obscenity, stalking, pedophilia, sexual harassment, polygamy, indecent exposure, peeping tom, incest, prostitution, pimping, public urination, streaking and many more. If you have been arrested for a sex crime, contact a Santa Ana criminal defense attorney right away.

Every society has its own views about what kind of sexual acts are morally and socially acceptable and which ones are not. In the United States, sex with a minor or with a child below that state’s “age of consent” is a crime. Most sexual acts involving children under the age of 18 are criminalized for good reason, so is any type of possession or distribution of child pornography.

In essence, any form of non-consensual sexual behavior such as rape or sexual assault, or psychological forms of abuse such as sexual harassment or indecent exposure are categorized as sex crimes in the United States. Additionally, behavior which is deemed immoral or inappropriate by the general public and the federal government between consenting participants, yet below the age of consent is also considered as sex crime and can be prosecuted as such.

Sex Crimes Defense Attorney

A sex crime conviction will involve fines and imprisonment. Furthermore, depending on the nature of the crime, you may be required to register as a sex offender, which will destroy your reputation and follow you wherever you go. If you have been accused of a sex crime, it is essential that retain the services of an aggressive Santa Ana sex crime lawyer. There are numerous types of sex crimes, and you could be charged with any one of them. The facts surrounding the case, whether there was actual consent or not, and a variety of other factors will contribute to how the prosecutor charges you in the end. At Thomas Tears, Attorney at Law, we understand that people are falsely accused of sex crimes every day. A Santa Ana sex crime attorney from our firm will investigate the facts surrounding your case and develop a strategic defense strategy on your behalf.

Contact a Santa Ana sex crime lawyer from our firm for a free initial consultation.