San Bernardino & Riverside Sexual Harassment Attorneys

A sex crime is participation in a sexual activity that is illegal according to state or federal law.  Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual advances, touching, or verbal exchange that is repeated or undesirable.   Sexual harassment varies between mild incidents to very serious sexual assaults.  Sexual harassment is considered as a type of employment discrimination, and it is illegal according to state and federal law. 

Most sexual harassment incidents occur in the work place.  Each year, nearly 15,000 cases of work place sexual harassment are reported to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Sexual harassment participants and victims can be male or female.  However, the majority of sexual harassment victims are female.  The victim may be harassed by his/her supervisor, co-worker, or employee.  If a person is being sexually harassed, he/she should report the offensive behaviors to his/her employer or the company’s Human Resources Department.  

Sexual harassment is a serious sex crime.  Once a person is convicted of sexual harassment, he/she faces a variety of harsh legal penalties.  These penalties can include:  imprisonment, monetary fines, probation, community service, and loss of employment. 

Riverside and San Bernardino Sex Crimes Law Firm

If you have been charged with sexual harassment 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, sexual harassment 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!