Riverside Molestation Defense Attorney

About Molestation

Molestation is a general term which includes a variety of sexual offenses. Under the California Penal Code Section 288 et seq it encompasses lewd acts committed on a minor, such as sexual abuse, inappropriate touching, exposure of genitalia, any other crimes against a child. Because a minor can be easily manipulated, it is not legally possible for a person under the age of consent to give consent to engage in any sexual act. Public opinion is so opposed to the idea of children taking part in any sort of sexual behavior that the evidentiary standards are more relaxed in prosecuting a person accused of molestation. If you or a loved one has been accused of inappropriate behavior with a child you are strongly advised to immediately consult a Riverside sex crime lawyer who can take fast action on your behalf.

Molestation Lawyer in Riverside

While a number of these allegations are true, many accusations are based on false statements or are a very twisted version of what really happened. Unfortunately anyone who deals regularly with children is open to this type of allegation. Once an accusation has been made, even if the minor later confesses to lying, the accused faces a very serious legal situation. Law enforcement and prosecutors very often just ignore the confession to lying and proceed with building a case. Conviction on a molestation charge carries severe penalties of time in prison, fines, and registration as a sex offender. If you are being investigated you need the assistance of an experienced sex crime attorney who understands the twists and turns this type of case can take, and is prepared to take full advantage of unreliable witness testimony and other weaknesses in the prosecution's case.

You will need to select aggressive criminal defense counsel who is prepared to fight for you. You can depend upon the litigation skills of our legal team. Building a strong defense strategy in child molestation cases requires extensive investigation into the allegations. An established sex crime lawyer at Hanson, Gorian & Bradford has the experience to conduct an intensive investigation and understands how to use the facts uncovered to your benefit.

Contact a Riverside molestation attorney at our firm to discuss fighting your sex crime charge.