Sex Offenses
How long does a person have to bring a lawsuit against someone for molesting them?
Being a victim of child molestation can negatively impact you for the rest of your life. Fortunately, under California law, you may be able to sue the person who molested you, even after you have turned 18 years of age, in order to get some retribution. However, California law puts a statute of limitations on what period of time you will be able to bring your lawsuit. Here are the…
Read MoreCan I be convicted of indecent exposure if I was never outside of my house? (PC 314)
Indecent Exposure Charges in Orange County Under California Penal Code Section 314, it is illegal to willfully and lewdly expose your private parts in a public place or any place where people would be offended or annoyed by such conduct. You can be convicted for indecent exposure even if you were inside your own house at the time of the incident when you expose your private parts in the presence…
Read MoreWill I go to jail for oral copulation with a minor in Riverside? (PC 288a)
Under California Penal Code Section 288a, it is a crime to commit an act of oral copulation with a minor. Although the sentencing and punishment for oral copulation with a minor in Riverside is very serious, there are a number of defenses that a Riverside criminal defense attorney at Wallin & Klarich can raise on your behalf to get your oral copulation with a minor charge reduced or dismissed. Be…
Read MoreWhy should I hire a criminal defense attorney for rape in Riverside? (PC 261)
Rape is a serious crime and a conviction can carry harsh penalties. The Riverside Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys at Wallin & Klarich make sure to give every client their undivided attention. The Riverside Wallin & Klarich Rape Defense Attorneys will work tirelessly to ensure the best possible outcome in your case. The consequences of a rape conviction in Riverside can affect you for years to come. With your freedom at…
Read MoreWhat can a Los Angeles criminal lawyer do for my charge of child molestation? (PC 647.6)
Under California Penal Code section 647.6, it is illegal to annoy or molest any minor under the age of 18 while motivated by an unnatural or abnormal sexual interest in the minor. The sentencing and punishment for annoying or molesting a child can be severe in Los Angeles. Thus, you need a strong criminal defense team by your side during this difficult process. Defenses The key to a dismissal or…
Read MoreI just turned 18 and my girlfriend is 16, will I go to jail for statutory rape if we have sex in Orange County? (PC 261.5)
Statutory rape charges in Orange County Under California Penal Code 261.5 it is illegal to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor who is not your spouse. The sentencing and punishment for engaging in unlawful sex with a minor can be severe. In order to convict you of statutory rape charges in Orange County, the prosecution must prove that: 1. You had sexual intercourse with the victim; 2. You and…
Read MoreI am accused of Rape and the charges are not true. What is the punishment for Rape? – Penal Code 261
Under California Penal Code section 261, it is illegal to use force, threat, or fraud to engage in sexual intercourse with any person. To be found guilty of rape, the alleged intercourse had to have happened against the will of the victim under circumstances where: • Unlawful bodily injury was threatened against the victim • The victim was mentally or physically disabled • The victim was under the influence of…
Read MoreRegistration as a Sex Offender is NOT Always for Life (PC 290)
Despite what the Judge may have ordered or what your attorney told you about having to register as a sex offender for life, it often is not the truth. The laws are changing. The rules about life time sex offender registration are changing. Are you still registering and ignoring this great news? If so, you are making a big mistake. If you want your rights back, your freedom back, if…
Read MoreHow Can A Child Annoyance Charge Under Penal Code 647.6 Be A Felony In California?
Penal code section 647.6 in California, commonly referred to as "child annoyance", is typically charged as a misdemeanor offense and if convicted can result in a one year county jail sentence and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Needless to say, it is a very serious misdemeanor charge that can have a devastating impact on anybody convicted of this offense. A person can be convicted of this crime as a…
Read MoreHigh School Basketball Coach charged with child molestation (PC 288)
A volunteer basketball coach at Perris High School in Riverside County is accused of molesting a teenage girl over the course of a year and has been charged with two dozen felony sex counts. Dominic Leon Evans, of Perris, was arrested November 13 after a search warrant was served, but Riverside County sheriff's officials did not disclose the investigation until this week. Evans was being held at the Southwest Detention…
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