Los Angeles Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney

Have You Been Accused Of Domestic Violence Involving Sexual Abuse?

Domestic violence is considered to have taken place when a household or family member commits a criminal act of violence against another household or family member. One subcategory of domestic violence is sexual abuse, some examples of which are:

• Sexual assault on a spouse or domestic partner (spousal rape)
• Abusive sexual contact
• Unwanted sexual contact
• Using sex as a punishment
• Sexual advances towards children or minors in the household (molestation)
• Incest
• Preventing a spouse or domestic partner from declining a sexual act

Domestic violence that involves sexual abuse should not be taken lightly. The law does not discount allegations made by an individual that you have previously had a consensual sexual relationship with. If it fits within domestic violence involving sexual abuse prosecutors will investigate it aggressively.

Additionally, once a person is charged with domestic violence it is likely that even if the spouse or partner recants you will still be investigated by the prosecution until convicted or charges are dropped for lack of evidence. It is vital that you secure the help of a Santa Monica criminal defense attorney whenever a charge has been made regarding this crime.

Depending on the severity of the charges you could face imprisonment in county or state prison, stiff fines, mandatory counseling and community service as well as having a restraining order issued that will prevent you from being in contact with your loved ones. You could potentially have to also register as a sex offender depending on the conviction. At Cron, Israels & Stark, our criminal defense lawyer will review the facts and circumstances of your case and outline and implement a strategy that will accomplish the most beneficial result possible.

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense Attorney In Los Angeles

The charges involving domestic violence involving sexual abuse can ruin a person's future as well as relationships with their family and friends. Having an advocate that can assist and direct you and negotiate with authorities is your best avenue for a constructive outcome.