Criminal Sexual Conduct
Because of the publicity cases involving sex crimes receive and the horrible nature of the acts, prosecutors are relentless in their pursuit of a guilty verdict. At Luftman, Heck and Associates, we vigorously defend sex crimes just as vigorously as they are prosecuted. We defend all sex crimes including, but not limited to:
Rape and statutory rape Any type of forced sexual contact under the threat of violence or duress is considered rape. A rape can involve two people who knew each other as is the case in date rape. Statutory rape involves sexual contact with a minor and can include consensual contact. California law implies that minors cannot give their consent to have sex. Child rape involves sexual intercourse with a child against the child’s will.
SolicitationDefined as the exchange of money for sexual acts, this includes prostitution and solicitation of a prostitute.
Indecent Exposure This occurs when a person’s private parts are exposed in public. This can occur during a sexual act or masturbation as well.
Lewd Acts Soliciting another person to engage in sexual activity or engaging in that activity in public constitutes lewd acts under California law. A misdemeanor, the penalty is up to one year in the county jail and up to five years of probation.
Sex crimes against children These crimes include child rape, child molestation, and lewd acts with a minor and in some cases incest. Penalties for these crimes often involve long prison sentences.
Computer crimes Some sex crimes do not involve touching or intercourse. Internet crimes have been the focus of state and federal investigations. These crimes include:
- Solicitation of a minor. For example, someone is chatting online with a minor and agrees to meet them for sex.
- Child pornography. The exploitation of children is a heinous offense and prosecutors are vigilant in convicting anyone charged with possession of child pornography.
- Web cam offenses that include nudity.
Your defense
The attorneys at Luftman, Heck and Associates will provide you with a strong defense that may be based on:
- Mistaken identity. This often happens when traumatized rape victims misidentify a suspect.
- Entrapment. Many of the offenders arrested during the “To Catch A Predator” sting claimed entrapment.
- Factual innocence. An angry ex-wife or a spurned lover often makes false allegations of a sexual nature. We will prove your innocence and have your case dismissed.
- Insufficient evidence.
- Improper arrest/prosecution.
If you are facing criminal sexual conduct charges, call Luftman, Heck and Associates today about your case.
