Sex Crime Defenses in California:

There are a number of defenses available to a California sex crime charge. Each defense will vary from crime to crime and may include one or more of the following:

• Insufficient Evidence
• Consent
• No Witnesses
• Mistaken Identity
• Lack of Physical Evidence (such as DNA)
• Other Possible Defenses

A good criminal defense attorney will bring in an investigator who will interview all possible witnesses especially those favorable to the defendant. The attorney will make sure that the prosecutor will not ignore or overlook any evidence. The attorney can also arrange for a lie detector test to be administered to the defendant and present these results to the prosecutor. Gathering evidence on the accuser such as a background check, interviewing former friends and boyfriends, employers, and seeking out evidence of the accuser's mental state or hospital records is part of putting together an effective defense.

If you are accused of a California sexual offense or you are being investigated for one you should speak to an attorney immediately to learn about your rights, your defense, and the legal system. Contacting an attorney early on is critical. Do not attempt to speak to law enforcement without an attorney. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Do not contact the victim or their family. Contacting the alleged victim can make your situation worse and it may appear that you are trying to influence a witness. Resolution of a sex crime's case requires a combination of effective legal counsel, thorough investigation, and negotiation techniques.

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.