Los Angeles Lewd And Lascivious Molestation Defense Attorney
Lewd And Lascivious Molestation
In the State of California it is lewd and lascivious molestation if an individual willfully commits a lewd and lascivious act upon a minor under the age or 14 with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passion, or sexual desires of you or the child. The age of the child is an important factor regarding sentencing, as are the severity of the acts committed.
The crime is a felony which could bring up to 8 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines or both. You could potentially also have to
register
as a sex offender. It is of the utmost importance for anyone accused or arrested for lewd and lascivious molestation to contact a competent Los Angeles
criminal defense attorney who can begin an investigation into the charges and start building a suitable defense.
There can be mitigating evidence that should be sought, as well as uncovering of absolute proof of the accusations. For instance, there must be proof that you willfully intended to arouse, appeal to or gratify the lust, passion or sexual desires of you or the child. Also, if the child is not under 14, there is a different
application
of the law that potentially reduces the severity of the act.
There are circumstances where an adult is wrongfully accused of lewd and lascivious molestation. Authorities won't often question allegations made by a child who may be untruthful in order to attain some real or imagined gain. If you are charged with this type of offense, contact Cron, Israels & Stark and have a consultation with a skilled
criminal defense lawyer
who can properly assess the situation, ask the right questions and recommend the best legal strategy for your defense.
Related Molestation Crime Stories in the News:
U.S. Dept of Justice - "Fugitive Wanted for Molesting Children in Riverside County Returned to U.S."
A fugitive wanted by Riverside County police and the FBI for nearly thirty years was returned to the United States. He was wanted for the continuous sexual abuse of two minor females and was taken into custody by immigration authorities in the Philippines. He was originally charged by the Riverside District Attorney in 1982 with three counts of child sexual abuse, including lewd or lascivious acts with a child.
Orange County Register - "Child Molester Denied a New Bid for Freedom"
An Orange County, California judge rejected a twice-convicted child molester's latest bid for release from a state mental hospital, where he has been confined for the past 10 years as a sexual predator. He has served more than 20 years in prison on two child molestation convictions.
Protecting Your Rights in Los Angeles
The charges of lewd and lascivious molestation should not be taken lightly, as the prosecution will be focused on a conviction for these types of charges. However, the facts can be uncovered and a defense built to protect your reputation, your job and your future. Don't delay in contacting our office for the strong legal counsel you will need to protect your rights.
If you have been charged with lewd and lascivious molestation, take fast action to protect yourself and
contact Cron, Israels & Stark
.