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Child Molestation Attorneys
Over 30 Years Experience in Riverside
Lewd acts with a minor, otherwise referred to as Child Molestation, refer to sexual acts forced upon a person who is below the age of consent. Lewd acts often occur between minors and adults who already have a previous relationship with the minor, such as close family friends, extended family, or school personnel.
Understanding Lewd Acts with a Minor
According to California Penal Code section 288, “Any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act… upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child, is guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for three, six, or eight years.”
California Penal Code also specifies that any person who commits a lewd act “by use of force, violence, duress, menace, or fear of immediate and unlawful bodily injury on the victim,” particularly if that person “is a caretaker,” then that person is guilty of a felony and shall be punished as well in state prison for three, six or eight years.
Have You Been Charged with a Crime?
If so, the matter is very serious. You need the professional assistance of an experienced child molestation and abuse attorney. Our law firm has over 40 years of experience defending those accused of sex crimes. We have represented the California Teachers Association (CTA) for over twenty years and have a proven track record of success in defending sexual abuse cases.
Potential Consequences of Being Accused of Child Molestation
Lewd acts with a minor is a serious offense with serious ramifications. Not only can it lead to a prison sentence but it can also lead to the requirement that you may have to register as a sex offender per California Penal Code Section 290 for the remainder of your life. In addition your name, photograph and address could be placed on the internet for anyone to be able to see. Such a stigma can lead to loss of one’s job, or the inability to get hired when seeking employment.
The Riverside sex crime attorneys at Wallin & Klarich are well versed in laws pertaining to lewd acts with a minor and accusations of all kinds of sex crimes. Call us today at 877-385-4938 for a free consultation. We will see to it that your rights are protected in a court of law, and that your innocence ultimately prevails.
Client Testimonials:
My son was facing serious felony molestation charges in Juvenile Court. We hired a criminal defense attorney of the law firm of Wallin & Klarich to represent my son. It was a very long process, but my Wallin & Klarich attorney was with us throughout each step of the way. At the conclusion, my son avoided any time in custody and we were able to put this entire ordeal behind us. Thank you Wallin and Klarich for all of your help with my son’s case. We really appreciate it.
– Anonymous
I WAS ACCUSED OF Rape of a child under 12 years of age, sodomy of a child less than 12 years of age and indecent acts with a child under 12 years of age. I faced a maximum of life imprisonment if convicted of these crimes. I was referred to the law firm of Wallin & Klarich, a firm I was told had tremendous experience defending against child molests cases. I was given a Wallin & Klarich attorney who was familiar with my jurisdiction. The attorneys of Wallin & Klarich moved aggressively to present my case in the best light to the court and negotiate with my prosecutor. My Wallin & Klarich attorney filed 8 evidentiary motions in order to put my case in the best possible position when the case went in front of the jury. While the jury was deliberating the prosecutor mentioned to my attorney that upon conviction he would request 28 years in prison. However, after a little more then an hour of deliberating the jury came back not guilty on all counts. I walked out of the courtroom a free man and back to my family and job. Were it not for the attorney of Wallin & Klarich my life would have been ruined. As a result I enthusiastically recommend them for any child molests or criminal matters.
– J.M.
I was charged with 10 counts of Penal Code Section 288(a) for lewd and lascivious acts upon two children under the age of 14 years; I was also charged with 6 counts of Penal Code section 288.5 for continual sexual abuse of two children under the age of 14 years. Because of the nature of these crimes I was facing 56 years in prison.
I was referred to the law offices of Wallin & Klarich whom I was told are highly experienced in cases where child abuse in alleged; in addition, Wallin & Klarich places particular attorneys in each court so that they become familiar with the court personnel to included the District Attorney and the Judges. My Wallin & Klarich attorney was very familiar with the court my case was in and as a result had a good relationship with the District Attorneys in that court. My Wallin & Klarich attorney negotiated my case with the District Attorney pointing out the shortcomings in their case with the end result that All Charges Were Dismissed in a relatively short period of time after I hired them. This results allowed me to get my life back together and ended an enormous amount of stress. As such I would enthusiastically recommend Wallin & Klarich for any criminal matter.
– S.C.