Sexual Abuse Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles
Sexual abuse is considered amongst the most serious of crimes in our state,
and is frequently met with extremely harsh punishment. A criminal defense
attorney at Martinian & Associates is available on an immediate basis
to provide you with assistance in the event that you are facing charges
for this crime. At our firm, we provide legal defense that is designed
to maximize your defense.
Sexual abuse does not refer to one crime specifically. Rather, it refers
to a number of different criminal offenses. One does not actually have
to come into physical contact with another in order to be charged with
sexual abuse. The abuse can come about in a physical, emotional, or verbal fashion.
Examples of sexual abuse crimes include:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual harassment
- Unwanted physical contact of a sexual nature
- Unwanted sexually-oriented comments
- Stalking
- Indecent exposure
- Any type of sexual activity with a child
Legal Help for Your Sexual Abuse Case
The penalties for sexual abuse are usually very steep, and can include
probation, mandatory lifetime
registration as a sex offender, and extended jail or prison
sentences. In addition to this, one must face the personal consequences of being
involved with such charges, such as a negative impact to one's personal
and professional life. It is in a person's best interests, if they
are to avoid these consequences, to contact a seasoned attorney who can
provide them with strong representation.