CALIFORNIA SEX CRIMES ATTORNEY

SEX CRIMES

When you are facing sex crime charges, you need to rely on the "power of your attorney."

When your Future is on the line...Call the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman...310.286.1218.

Facing a Sex Crimes charge in California can be a devastating experience for you, your family and your community, and a criminal conviction carries lifelong consequences. Not only will you face the hardship of a possible prison term and fines, you may also be labeled as a "sex offender." In most states you will have to register with state and local law enforcement agencies…and now in California, with the introduction of Megan's Law passed in 1996, everyone in your community will know about any sexual crime you were convicted of in the past.

The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman is committed to upholding your rights. We employ an aggressive defense and can often reduce or dismiss the charges against you. Our sole priority is to achieve a resolution that you can live with, without significantly affecting your lifestyle.

In California, sexual behavior is considered criminal when it is one of the following offenses:

Definitions of these crimes and the subsequent penalties are described in the California Penal Code, Title 9. For detailed information, go to www.leginfo.ca.gov.

If you are being investigated or charged with a sexual crime, you must seek the advice of an experienced California sex crimes criminal attorney immediately. Do not talk to any one, including law enforcement personnel, investigators, jail personnel or even family and friends, until you have talked to your Los Angeles criminal lawyer.

In many cases, people charged with sexual offenses have been falsely accused. An experienced criminal sex crimes attorney will investigate everyone associated with your case. It is highly unlikely that the alleged sexual crime was witnessed by anyone; therefore, it is extremely important to employ an attorney who can present convincing evidence of your character as well as the character, or lack thereof, of the alleged victim.

If ultimately you are convicted of a crime under the California Penal Code, Title 9, the Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman will do everything in their power to present alternative sentencing resolutions that you can live with, without significantly affecting yourself and your family.

Given the complexity of criminal defense in general and sex crimes in particular, it is vital that you choose a Los Angeles sex crimes defense attorney who combines experience with a good track record, a thorough understanding and familiarity with the law and the local courts, and a commitment to each and every client. If you have you been accused of a sex crime, your time to get the right experienced sex crimes defense attorney is limited. The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman has successfully represented numerous clients charged with sex crimes throughout the State of California. The Law Offices of Jonathan I. Kelman prides itself on aggressive representation with a personal touch. Armed with the knowledge and experience to build a winning defense, Jonathan I. Kelman is accustomed to taking on the criminal justice system and achieving the best results for his clients.