Criminal Defense for Sex Crimes Charges in Riverside County
Conviction of a sex crime involves several life-changing consequences and can make for a difficult and limited future. If you are facing sex crime charges in California, you need a criminal defense attorney who has knowledge, dedication, and compassion. Attorney Natalie Reich offers clients the compassion, dedication, and aggressive defense they need to have a fair trial when charged with a sex crime.
Your defense is critical in preventing highly detrimental consequences of a conviction, and you need an attorney who will guide you through the judicial process while standing by your side in court. If you are charged with a sex crime, call Attorney Natalie Reich. Attorney Reich is available in Riverside County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and Los Angeles.
What Constitutes a Sex Crime in California?
Crimes that involve sexual activity or are sexual in nature are categorized as sex crimes and can be misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the factors of the case. Regardless of the sex crime charge, all sex crimes are serious offenses in the state of California and are taken as such.
Sex crime charges in California include but are not limited to:
- Rape
- Date rape
- Sexual abuse
- Child sexual abuse
- Lewd conduct
- Lewd conduct with a child
- Possession of child pornography
- Indecent exposure
- Oral copulation with force or fear
- Sexual battery
- Soliciting a prostitute
What Are the Consequences of Sex Crime Conviction?
Sex crime conviction in California can result in several legal consequences including:
- Jail time
- Prison time
- Fines
- Registration as a sex offender from 10 years to a lifetime
Not only do convicted felony sex offenders face legal repercussions, but some consequences will affect everyday life including:
- Denial of professional licenses
- Suspension of the right to vote
- Denial of employment
- Disqualification from the right to hold public office
- Disqualification from jury service
- Ineligibility to serve in the armed forces
- Lifetime ban on gun ownership
- Denial of record expungement
Defenses Against Sex Crime Charges in California
Because sex crime offenders face extensive legal consequences and daily life repercussions, it is critical to secure criminal defense as soon as possible when charged with a sex crime. Your criminal defense attorney will work hard to provide the guidance you need through the judicial process while giving you a voice in court. Attorney Natalie Reich believes that all clients deserve compassion and protection of their rights, so she is dedicated to building an aggressive, strategic defense based on examination of evidence, witness interviews, and police conduct and report review.
Defenses in sex crime cases may include:
- The sex act was consensual
- False accusations
- Insufficient evidence
- Mistake identity
- No sexual contact
- Reasonable belief of consent with the alleged victim
Dedicated Riverside County Sex Crimes Lawyer
If you are facing sex crime charges, you need a defense attorney you can count on. Call Attorney Natalie Reich for criminal defense against sex crime charges. She answers your call 24/7, so you don’t have to wait for defense.
