San Diego Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers

Without a doubt, sex crimes are some of the most harshly punished crimes in the United States. Thanks to lurid media reports and politicians who want to look "tough on crime," the penalties for a sex crime include long prison sentences as well as civil penalties that don’t end after you serve your time. If you’re convicted of a sex crime, you face lifelong sex-offender registration requirements; restrictions on where you may live; steep fines; loss of your right to vote or own a firearm; and trouble finding a job. In some cases, offenders also face loss of a professional license, child custody problems or even seizure of your money and property. And of course, even unproven allegations carry a severe social stigma that can change your life and even endanger your physical safety.

If you’re facing sex crimes charges, you need the help of an experienced San Diego sex crimes defense lawyer. Wallin & Klarich can help. We have been the go-to law firm for the California Teachers Association for more than 20 years, representing teachers accused of child molestation and other crimes. We write and speak to other attorneys frequently about sex crimes defense and have appeared multiple times in local media reports on high-profile sex crimes. We’ve successfully defended many clients accused of a variety of sex crimes, including:

• Forcible rape
• Statutory rape
• Sexual battery
• Molestation of a child 14 or older
• Lewd acts with a child under 14
• Sex offender registration violations
• Possession of obscene matter or child pornography
• Indecent exposure or lewd acts in public
• Prostitution, pimping or soliciting prostitution

How Wallin & Klarich Aggressively Defends You

It’s impossible to emphasize enough how important it is to call Wallin & Klarich as soon as you believe you could be charged with a sex crime in San Diego. The sooner we take your case, the easier it is for us to protect your civil rights and your reputation and avoid the negative consequences of a criminal charge. We can start working before you’re formally charged, to minimize or eliminate any charges filed later. If you know you’ll be arrested, we can arrange for you to come to the police voluntarily, in order to avoid an embarrassing scene at work or at home.

Sex crimes are often a matter of one person’s word against another’s. For that reason, the San Diego criminal attorneys at Wallin & Klarich can frequently mount a defense based on credibility of the accused and the accuser. We are prepared to hire experts and investigators to help defend your case whenever it’s appropriate. That includes a psychological profile of the client, showing that he or she doesn’t fit the profile for the type of crime at issue, as well as investigation of the accuser’s background. Adults, teens and older children may have reasons to lie about an assault, or a history of dishonesty, substance abuse or mental health problems. Younger children may be confused by hysteria and prompting from well-meaning adults.

If the charge involves witnesses, their word doesn’t mean you’re automatically guilty. Eyeball witnesses aren’t always accurate, and sometimes they’re tainted by law enforcement tactics designed to tell officers what they want to hear. Those accused of prostitution-related crimes may have been illegally entrapped by law enforcement. Those accused of internet-related sex crimes may be victims of sloppy police work or problems with technology. And no matter what the circumstances, you have the right to be presumed innocent in a court of law -- not automatically convicted in the court of public opinion.

Experienced San Diego Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys

At Wallin & Klarich, we believe everyone -- no matter what the accusation -- is entitled to a vigorous and thorough defense. We approach every case with the knowledge that we could easily be defending one of our own family members. After more than 30 years of defending sex charges in San Diego, we understand how upsetting and stressful these charges can be for our clients. That’s why we’re committed to always being available to our clients: 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. If you or someone you care about is facing serious sex crimes charges in San Diego, you should contact Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible at 1-877-230-1529 for a free evaluation of your case. We promise to be there when you call.

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