Orange County Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys
Sex Crime Defense
CASES WE HANDLE
Attorney Jeremy N. Goldman has substantial experience representing individuals charged with various sex crimes:
- Lewd conduct
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution
- Child molestation
- Internet offenses
- Solicitation
- Assault and battery
- Rape
What Are Some Examples Of Sex Crimes?
Sex crimes include rape, sexual assault, pedophilia, viewing or storing Internet pornography, lewd behavior in public, and other illegal or unwanted sexual aggressions against another person or persons.
What Are Some Typical Characteristics Of Rapes And Sex Crimes?
More than two-thirds of sex crimes occur during the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. According to a 1993 survey, more than 60% of sex crimes occur at the home of the victim or the home of another familiar figure. Contrary to the belief that most attackers are firearm-bearing strangers, most sex crime victims know their perpetrator, and most assaults do not involve the use of firearms or other weapons.
How Many Violent Sex Crimes And Rapes Occur Per Year In The U.S.?
According to a National Crime Victimization Survey, an average of about half a million rapes and sexual assaults take place in the United States each year.
Here are some more facts to know about sex crimes:
- Nearly one out of every 10 sexual assault and rape victims is male.
- Only 1% of attackers are female.
- More than three quarters of female victims of rape or assault need emergency medical attention following the attack.
- According to the US Department of Justice, 80% of rape victims are white; 18% of rape victims are African American; and 50% of rape victims are minors under the age of 18.
- Poor and lower-middle income individuals are two times more likely to be assaulted or raped than individuals in higher socio-economic strata.
- Half of all rapists are under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the commission of sexual violence.
How can women protect themselves from being victims of sex crimes?
- Carry protection on your person, such as a whistle or pepper spray.
- When going out on dates, alert a friend or family member as to your whereabouts.
- Invest in a women's self defense class.
- Be mindful of where you park; avoid unlit street spaces and dark, unguarded parking lots.
- Be especially mindful of your safety if you become intoxicated.
- Plan ahead to avoid placing yourself in inconvenient situations; such as having a friend pick you up rather than relying on a stranger to provide you with a ride home.
If you've been accused of a sex crime, you'll need an experienced attorney on your side to handle the complicated matters of your case. The law offices of Jeremy Goldman can help you clear your name. California sex crime defense attorney Jeremy Goldman has handled over 80 jury trials, and has found much success in defending his clients. For a free, confidential consultation, call attorney Jeremy Goldman today at 1-800-349-1619.
