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Have you been charged with a sex offense in Pasadena? The consequences of a conviction can extend far beyond fines and jail time. You may be ordered to register as a sex offender. Even when your sentence is complete, your reputation with friends and family may never recover. You could also face limitations on where you can live, the types of jobs you can hold, and whether you can own and use computers or smartphones.
With stakes this high, you need someone who will fight to clear your name and protect your rights. Contact a Pasadena sex crimes defense lawyer at the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling for a free consultation.
Types of Sex Crimes in California
California law classifies sex crimes among the most serious criminal offenses. Prosecutors will aggressively pursue a conviction, so you need a legal team to examine your case from every angle and build a solid, fact-based defense.
A Pasadena sex crimes defense attorney with the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling can help you face charges such as:
- Lewd conduct, including indecent exposure, public intercourse/sex acts, or soliciting lewd conduct
- Creating, possessing, or distributing child pornography
- Rape
- Statutory rape
- Sexual battery/sexual assault
- Child molestation
- Prostitution/solicitation
- Human trafficking
Why Choose Our Experienced Pasadena Sex Crimes Defense Attorney?
Clients turn to the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling for dedicated legal representation because of our:
- Two-plus decades of criminal law experience
- Personalized approach
- Established working relationships with local prosecutors, law enforcement, and court staff
- In-house team of investigators and experts to support your defense
Unlike some Southern California law firms, we don’t rush cases out the door when a bigger one comes along. Your case is a priority from the moment you hire us, and we take our duty to defend you seriously.
Defense Strategies in Pasadena Sex Crime Cases
Depending on the facts of your case, you may have various defense strategies you can pursue to fight your sex crime charges. Common defenses in a sex crime case include:
- Mistaken identity
- Confirmed alibi for the time the offense occurred
- Consensual sex act
- Unreliable evidence
- Excluding evidence or statements obtained in unlawful searches or questioning
The Legal Process for Sex Crime Cases in Pasadena
The criminal process begins with an arrest and booking. Within a few hours or days of arrest, you will appear before the court for an initial hearing or arraignment, where the trial court will inform you of your charges, explain your rights, and determine whether to detain you pending trial.
Following the initial hearings, the court will schedule one or more hearings where parties can file pre-trial motions, such as motions to dismiss or limit/exclude evidence. If you do not reach a plea deal or get your charges dismissed, your case will eventually reach trial, where the prosecution and defense can present evidence, witness testimony, and arguments to the jury. The jury will issue a verdict deciding the case.
Don’t Wait — Contact a Pasadena Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer Now
No matter where you are in the legal process, you deserve experienced criminal representation to defend your rights, reputation, and freedom. Contact the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling today for a free consultation with a Pasadena sex crimes defense attorney.
