Most California sex crimes are charged as a felony. Lesser offenses (such as Indecent Exposure and Solicitation for Prostitution) are charged as a misdemeanor. The decision to charge a crime as a misdemeanor or felony rests with the prosecutor. In California, many District Attorneys' offices have special prosecutor units (called Sex Crimes' Units) which aggressively pursue and prosecute California sex crime offenders. In some cases a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney, such as Stephen G. Rodriguez, if contacted early enough, may be able to minimize the sex offense charges you face.
Penalties - Many sex crimes that are charged as felonies carry maximum sentences of eight years in prison for each individual act. If a prosecutor charges multiple sex acts with an allegation of force then a defendant could be facing many years in state prison with the potential for life imprisonment. Additionally, the majority of serious sex crimes come with a lifetime of sex offender registration.
Stephen G. Rodriguez is an experienced Los Angeles Sex Crime Attorney. If you have been charged with a Sex Crime in Los Angeles, and need a criminal defense attorney, call Stephen G. Rodriguez at (213) 223-2173.
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