Cómo Elegir al Mejor Abogado de Defensa por Acusaciones de Abuso Infantil | Guía Legal Experta

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Cómo elegir al mejor abogado defensor contra cargos de abuso sexual infantil

Si usted o un ser querido ha sido acusado de abuso sexual infantil u otro delito sexual grave relacionado con menores, la situación puede resultar abrumadora. La gravedad de estos cargos y las posibles consecuencias para toda la vida significan que se debe actuar rápidamente. Uno de los pasos más importantes que puede tomar para proteger sus derechos y construir una defensa sólida es encontrar un abogado defensor con experiencia en casos de abuso sexual infantil.

¿Por qué son diferentes los casos de abuso sexual infantil?

Los cargos

Código Penal de California § 490.5: Defensa Penal y Cartas de Demanda Civil en Casos de Hurto

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 Código Penal de California § 490.5- Cartas de demanda civil en casos de hurto en tiendas

El artículo 490.5 del Código Penal de California trata sobre las cartas de demanda civil en casos de hurto en tiendas. En una carta de demanda civil se solicita el pago de las pérdidas sufridas por el minorista a causa del presunto hurto de una persona. La ley autoriza a los minoristas a exigir al presunto ladrón una indemnización por daños y perjuicios no inferior a cincuenta dólares ($50) ni superior a quinientos dólares ($500), más los costos correspondientes. En consecuencia, la cantidad de

Comprendiendo los Requisitos de Registro de Delincuentes Sexuales de California: Lo que necesita saber sobre la Sección 290 del Código Penal y la Ley de Megan

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Comprender los requisitos de registro de delincuentes sexuales de California

En California, determinados delitos sexuales conllevan la obligación de registrarse como delincuente sexual en virtud del artículo 290 del Código Penal. El requisito se conoce comúnmente como “registro de delincuentes sexuales”, “registro 290” y “registro de la Ley Megan”. A grandes rasgos, estos términos se refieren a la obligación de registrarse como delincuente sexual tras haber sido condenado por un delito relacionado con el sexo. Tanto los delitos graves como los delitos menores de carácter sexual pueden requerir que una persona se registre, dependiendo de la sección específica del código

How to Choose the Best Child Molestation Defense Attorney | Expert Legal Guidance

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How to Choose the Best Child Molestation Defense Attorney

If you or a loved one has been accused of child molestation or another serious sex offense involving minors, the situation can feel overwhelming. The gravity of these charges and the potential lifelong consequences mean that time is of the essence. Finding an experienced child molestation defense lawyer who specializes in handling sex offense cases involving minors is one of the most critical steps you can take to protect your rights and build a strong defense.

 

Why Are Child Molestation Cases Different?

Child molestation charges are unlike any other criminal charge.

Understanding California’s Sex Offender Registration Requirements: What You Need to Know About Penal Code Section 290 and Megan’s Law

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FAQ- 290 Sex Offender Registration Act

The requirement is commonly referred to as ”sex offender registration,” “290 registration,” and “Megan’s Law registration”. What these terms are all broadly referring to, is the requirement to register as a sex offender following being convicted of a sex-related crime. Both felonies and misdemeanor sex offense can require an individual to register as a sex offender depending on the code section and specific facts of the case. 

Common sex offenses that require sex offender registration

Defensa Contra Cargos de Actos Lascivos: Entendiendo el Código Penal de California 288

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Encabezado1: Sección 288 del Código Penal de California: Defensa contra cargos de actos lascivos o libidinosos

En California, un acto lascivo o libidinoso se define en el Código Penal de California, concretamente en el artículo 288[2]. Esta ley prohíbe a cualquier persona cometer intencionadamente un acto lascivo o libidinoso con un niño menor de 14 años.

Lawyer in courtroom defending case about Lewd or Lascivious Acts under California Penal Code Section 288

Un “acto lascivo o libidinoso” puede incluir cualquier acto que implique tocar el cuerpo de un niño con la intención de despertar los deseos sexuales del autor adulto o del niño. Los casos de California han aplicado la definición del diccionario de la palabra

Defense Against Lewd or Lascivious Acts Charges: Understanding California Penal Code 288

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California Penal Code Section 288: Defense Against Lewd or Lascivious Acts Charges

In California, a lewd or lascivious act is defined by the California Penal Code, specifically under Section 288[2]. This law prohibits any person from willfully committing a lewd or lascivious act upon a child who is under the age of 14 years.Lawyer in courtroom defending case about Lewd or Lascivious Acts under California Penal Code Section 288

A “lewd or lascivious act” can include any act that involves touching a child’s body while having the intention of arousing the sexual desires of either the adult perpetrator or the child. California cases have applied the dictionary definition of the word “lewd” as meaning obscene,

Can Someone Be Charged with Additional Crimes After the Victim Remembers More?

In California, it is possible for someone to be charged with additional contemporaneous crimes if a victim remembers more conduct at a later date, provided that the statute of limitations has not expired for those specific offenses.  

The key factors to consider in this scenario include the statute of limitations, the nature of the additional conduct, and any evidence or witness statements that may support the new charges. 

Here are some of the factors to consider: 

Statute of Limitations

The statute of limitations sets a time limit within which criminal charges must be filed for a particular offense. If the …

Understanding Child Molestation Charges

The crime “child molestation” is often thought of as the worst crime a person can commit. Many people who commit crimes like DUI, burglary, and even murder are viewed as redeemable by society – that grace is not often extended to people accused of child molestation.  

“Child molestation” is actually not a crime itself – it refers to a group of sexual offenses committed against children. It is a broad category and includes a variety of specific crimes. This is significant, because each of these offenses carry with them specific elements of the crime that must be met. Importantly, …

Sexual battery-PC 243.4

Image showing arrest and penalties for committing a lewd or lascivious act under Penal Code Section 288

California Penal Code section 243.4 describes “sexual battery” as touching the intimate parts of another person, against the person’s will, for the purposes of sexual gratification, sexual arousal, or sexual abuse. Sexual battery may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, and, importantly, may subject you to significant sex offender registration requirements.

As a result of the #MeToo movement, sexual battery allegations were thrust into the forefront of controversy – the most publicized of which are arguably the allegations against Harvey Weinstein.

When people think of sexual battery, it often evokes Mr. Weinstein’s image and his long list of …