Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys

It’s becoming almost impossible to overstate the stigma our society places on those convicted of sex crimes. Public outcries and high-profile cases have led to harsh criminal penalties and onerous requirements after conviction, like lifelong sex-offender registration requirements; restrictions on where you may live; steep fines; and loss of your right to vote or own a firearm. Those convicted also face painful social and employment consequences, including trouble finding or keeping a job, loss of a professional credential or license, desertion by so-called friends or even threats to their physical safety. If you’re facing a sex-related criminal charge, it’s crucial to get help from an experienced sex crimes defense attorney.

Wallin & Klarich can help. For more than 20 years, we have represented the California Teachers Association when its members were accused of sex crimes and other criminal or traffic matters. We’ve defended more than 1,000 teachers facing these career-ending accusations. Thanks to that experience, we’ve served as experts for local media many times and speak to other attorneys about defending sex crimes. We defend the full range of sex crimes, including:

• Statutory rape
• Forcible rape
• Sexual battery
• Child molestation
• Lewd acts with a child under 14
• Violations of sex offender registration requirements
• Child pornography matters
• Lewd acts in public
• Prostitution-related crimes

Expert Defense From Wallin & Klarich

Don’t wait until you’re charged with a sex crime in Los Angeles -- call Wallin & Klarich as soon as you have good evidence that you may be charged. We have been called to help in many cases where an inexperienced attorney actually made things worse for his or her client. Starting a case early makes it easier for us to help you avoid jail and protect your civil rights. Before you’re formally charged, we can start negotiating to minimize or eliminate any charges filed later. If you can’t avoid an arrest, we can arrange for you to avoid an ugly public scene by turning yourself in voluntarily.

Because sex crimes cases frequently depend on opposing claims about what really happened, Wallin & Klarich can often mount a strong defense based on credibility. We have the resources and the knowledge to hire experts, if necessary, to show you’re not capable of the alleged crime or to cast doubt on the accuser’s motives. In some cases, accusers may lie for personal reasons or have problems with alcohol or drugs. When the accuser is very young, he or she may just be confused by the attention and unconscious prompting of parents and child welfare agencies.

Don’t think you’re guilty just because law enforcement says there’s a witness. Certain identification techniques used by law enforcement are notorious among Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers for their unreliability. In cases involving the Internet or prostitution cases, you may be able to use an entrapment defense or point out serious technological flaws in the case. No matter what public opinion might say, remember that you have the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Aggressive Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorneys

At Wallin & Klarich, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should contact Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible at 1-877-385-4950 for a free evaluation of your case. We promise to be there when you call.