A sex crime is participation in a sexual activity that is illegal according to state or federal law.  Sex crimes against children are illegal sex acts involving a minor (person below the legal age of consent).  Crimes against children are considered very serious by law authority.  If a person is charged with or accused of a sex crime against a child, he/she will be subject to strict legal ramifications and lengthy investigations.

Common sex crimes against a child include:  molestation, statutory rape, internet pornography, indecent exposure, and lewd conduct.  Due to the societal implications surrounding crimes against children, leading district attorneys and law enforcement aggressively prosecute possible offenders.  All accusations of crimes against children are vigorously investigated.

If a person is convicted of a crime against a child, he/she faces a variety of harsh legal penalties.  These penalties can include:  imprisonment, monetary fines, probation, community service, court ordered rehabilitation, and mandatory registration as a sexual offender.  Once a person is listed on the public sex offender registry, he/she may have limited employment, housing, and schooling opportunities.

Aside from legal consequences, a person convicted of a crime against a child faces the negative stereotype of being labeled a sex offender by family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

Riverside and San Bernardino Sex Crimes Law Firm

If you have been charged with a crime against a child in San Bernardino or Riverside, it is important that you speak with a reputable sex crimes attorney.  An experienced sex crime attorney can protect your individual rights and advise you of your legal options.  In Riverside, a crime against a child is a very serious offense.

Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford has uccessfully represented clients throughout Riverside who have been charged with sex crimes.  In some cases, Attorney Gorian has been able to negotiate with prosecutors to have sex crime charges and sentences reduced. 

Contact Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford today!