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What Defense Strategies Can I Use Against Sex Crime Charges?

Posted on November 19, 2024 | Practice Area: Sex Crimes Defense

California treats sex crimes with extreme seriousness, and those convicted often face not only steep fines and lengthy prison sentences, but also lifetime sex offender registration under California Penal Code 290. This can severely damage your ability to live freely, work, or even find housing.

Understanding your defense options is essential. The best thing you can do is retain a skilled Los Angeles sex crime defense lawyer. At LibertyBell Law Group, we’ve defended high-stakes sex crime cases for over a decade and know how to challenge even the most complex allegations.

What Counts as a Sex Crime in California?

Here are some of the offenses considered sex crimes under California law:

Rape (PC 261)
Sexual Battery (PC 243.4)
Indecent Exposure (PC 314)
Lewd Acts with a Minor (PC 288)
Child Pornography (PC 311.11)
Soliciting or Engaging in Prostitution (PC 647(b))
Annoying or Molesting a Child (PC 647.6)
Public Sexual Conduct (PC 647(a))

Common Legal Defenses Against Sex Crime Charges

Every case is different, but the following are some of the most frequently used defense strategies in sex crime cases:

1. Consent

If the alleged victim consented to the act, it could be a complete defense — but only in certain cases. Consent is not a defense when the alleged victim is a minor.

2. Lack of Intent

Sex crimes often require a specific intent to sexually arouse or offend. If your actions were misinterpreted or lacked sexual intent, this defense can be highly effective.

3. Mistaken Identity

It’s not uncommon for people to be wrongly identified, especially in cases involving intoxication or poor lighting. An alibi or forensic evidence can support your innocence.

4. Insufficient Evidence

The burden of proof is on the prosecution. If the evidence is weak, unreliable, or circumstantial, we can push for dismissal or acquittal.

5. False Allegation

Jealousy, revenge, child custody disputes, or coercion can lead to completely false accusations. These cases require a strategic and aggressive defense plan.

Why Choose LibertyBell Law Group?

Our criminal defense team includes former prosecutors who know how the other side thinks. We have secured reduced charges, dismissals, and acquittals in some of California’s most challenging sex crime cases.

If you’re facing charges for any sex-related crime in Los Angeles or anywhere in Southern California, call us now for a confidential, no-cost case review.