Beverly Hills Child Molestation Defense Lawyer
Charged with child molestation?
Child molestation is a broad term used to refer to any illegal sexual activity that is committed against an individual under the age of 18. Such activity can include:
If you have been charged with child molestation, a prosecutor must be able to prove the following in order to secure a conviction:
- Your actions were motivated by an unnatural sexual interest in the child;
- You engaged in annoying/molesting the child;
- You knowingly and willfully touched any part of a child's body or caused them to touch their body, or another's body, and;
- Your intent was that of arousing or gratifying your sexual desires or those of the child.
It is in your best interest to contact a Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney in the event that you are facing child molestation charges. These charges are extremely serious and may result in penalties that include fines, court-ordered counseling, registration as a sex offender, and incarceration in jail or prison.
Child Molestation Defense Attorney in Beverly Hills
Mark Haushalter and Ryan Okabe are professional criminal defense attorneys that have represented individuals in hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. Each member of our legal team is highly trained in criminal defense law, and possesses considerable experience in courtroom litigation, negotiation with prosecutors, and obtaining successful results for clients. Contact us about your child molestation charges so that we can begin to mount a compelling defense on your behalf.
If you have been arrested and charged with child molestation,
contact a Beverly Hills child molestation defense attorney
who will dedicate themselves to fighting your charges in court.