Riverside Sex Crimes Defense Lawyers

Thanks to a culture of hysteria and "tough on crime" politicians, sex crimes may be some of the most heavily penalized and stigmatized crimes in America. In California and under federal law, those convicted face very long prison sentences as well as onerous civil punishments that follow them even after release. Convicted sex offenders will be required to register with police for the rest of their lives; follow strict restrictions on where they may live; and are ineligible for certain jobs. In felony convictions, they also face life with a felony record, which means problems finding a good job, loss of their right to vote and loss of the right to use firearms. And even an unproven accusation is enough to cause condemnation or hostility from the community. If you’re facing sex crimes charges in Riverside, it’s crucial to get the advice of an experienced Riverside sex offense defense attorney as soon as possible.

Wallin & Klarich can help. For more than two decades, we have proudly represented members of the California Teachers Association in sex-related criminal charges and other matters. As expert Riverside sex crimes defense lawyers, we have appeared many times in the local media reports on high-profile sex crimes, and speak to other lawyers about the best strategies for defending these charges. We have defended thousands of clients in sex crimes cases for charges like:

• Sexual battery
• Rape
• Statutory rape
• Molestation or lewd acts with a child
• Sex offender registration violations
• Child pornography-related charges
• Possession of obscene material
• Lewd acts in public and indecent exposure
• Prostitution, pimping and soliciting prostitution

Aggressive Defense From Wallin & Klarich

If law enforcement wants to interview you about sex crimes, even informally, exercise your right to call Wallin & Klarich before you say a single word. Anything you say to officers can be used against you. All too often, we see clients who’ve gotten in more trouble than necessary because they didn’t have a Riverside criminal defense attorney, or hired one without substantial experience in sex crimes. If we can defend you from the start, we have a much better chance of keeping you out of jail and eliminating or minimizing the damage to your life from a sex charge. If you can’t avoid an arrest, we can arrange for you to come directly to police, avoiding the embarrassment of an arrest at work or at home. After any charge, we will negotiate aggressively with prosecutors, refusing to accept a guilty plea not supported by the evidence.

Because of their intimate nature, many sex crimes pit the word of one person against another’s. That may sound tough, but it gives Wallin & Klarich an opportunity to use credibility and reputation as a defense. If appropriate, we have the means and the connections to hire experts who can show that you’re not capable of the crime you’re accused of. We can also look into the background of the accuser, checking for any ulterior motives, dishonesty or drug and alcohol abuse that could case doubt on his or her motives.

When the accuser is very young, we can ask experts to check for conscious or unconscious manipulation by parents, social workers and other adults the child wants to please. If there are witnesses, we can look into their criminal histories, the accuracy of their identification and any entrapment by law enforcement officials. Most of all, we’re here to remind you, the prosecution and everyone else that the court of public opinion is not a court of law; you have the right to be presumed innocent.

Riverside Sex Crimes Defense Firm

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 Riverside, 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 Riverside, you should contact Wallin & Klarich as soon as possible at 1-877-281-1374 for a free evaluation of your case. We promise to be there when you call.

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