Orange County Child Molestation Defense Lawyers
Child Molestation/Lewd Conduct on a Minor
CASES WE HANDLE
Attorney Jeremy N. Goldman has substantial experience representing individuals charged with the following sex crimes:
- Lewd conduct
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution
- Internet predator offenses
- Solicitation
- Sexual assault
- Rape
- Child molestation
Opposed to a common assumption that a child sex offender is a stranger lurking in a dark alley or on a playground, 90% of minor sex crime victims know their offender and half of the offenders are a family member according to the California Office of the Attorney General. Children who have been molested or sexually assaulted often suffer emotional and psychological trauma that has the capability to well outlast any physical injuries they may sustain.
Child molestation in California refers to a wide range of unlawful and indecent sexual activities administered by an adult to a child under the age of 14. Some of these illegal activities may include but are not limited to touching with lascivious or lewd intent, sexual intercourse, and sexual battery. Violations against the vulnerability of children account for some of the most severe consequences a person can face when convicted. Aside from lengthy jail time, societal exile, probation, and counseling, a convicted child molester will have to register as a sex offender under Meghan's Law and provide private information on a public Internet database.
Another form of child molestation is lewd conduct on a minor, which is a felony and may relate to pornography, indecent exposure, and/or prostitution. An act is considered lewd if the aggressor's intent is to arouse the sexual interest or libido of either themselves or the child. When a person is convicted of child molestation or lewd conduct on a minor in the state of California, the penalties are harsh and the social stigma is even harsher. However, it is important to remember that just because you're charged with a serious sex crime does not mean you are guilty or that you will face the most severe penalties.
The potential of enduring an extensive jail sentence, ruined relationships, and registering as a sex offender are all threatening to the quality of your life and future. During such a precarious time, it is extremely important that you have a skilled California sex crime defense attorney on your side who will conduct a full investigation into the facts of your case in relation to the charges against you.
At the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman, our experienced Orange County child molestation and lewd conduct defense lawyers have the knowledge and resources to help navigate you through the local court system and build you the defense you need to get charges condensed or dismissed. If you want a fair and professional attorney who will aggressively work to defend your rights and protect your reputation, call the Law Offices of Jeremy N. Goldman today for a free consultation.
