Molestation & Child Molestation in San Bernardino & Riverside

A sex crime is participation in a sexual activity that is illegal according to state or federal law.  Molestation is defines as forcing a person to partake in undesirable sex acts.  Force may be physical or psychological.  Child molestation is a form of sexual abuse that involves a minor (person below the legal age of consent).  Common types of child molestation include:  taking lewd pictures, indecent exposure, and statutory rape. 

Due to the societal implications surrounding child molestation, leading district attorneys and law enforcement aggressively prosecute possible offenders.  All accusations of child molestation are vigorously investigated.

Once a person is convicted of child molestation, 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 child molestation 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 child molestation 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, child molestation is a very serious offense. 

Hanson, Hales, Gorian & Bradford has successfully 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!