Criminal Law Overview

Statutory Rape 

Statutory Rape Defense Lawyer Serving Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties

If you are accused of statutory rape, you need immediate representation from an experienced lawyer. If you attempt to talk your way out of it, you could end up giving the police the evidence they need to arrest and convict you.

I'm Waldo Brown, a criminal defense lawyer in West Covina. I represent people who have been charged with all kinds of sex crimes, including statutory rape. I offer a free initial consultation seven days a week, 24 hours a day to discuss your case.

The mere accusation of rape can ruin your reputation. A conviction can lead to the loss of your freedom and your future. Statutory rape charges are zealously prosecuted in California and you can receive serious jail time if you are convicted of sex with a minor.

In California, both adults and juveniles can be charged with statutory rape. The age of consent in California is 18, and anyone who has sex with someone who is age 17 or younger can be charged with statutory rape. It doesn't matter if the sex was consensual or if the minor lied about her or her age.

California's Statutory Rape Vertical Prosecution Program makes it easier for the state to prosecute adults who have sex with minors. Under the California Child Abuse and Neglect reporting act, many professionals such as teachers and hospital staff are required to report cases of suspected statutory rape or child molestation to law enforcement.

Defenses in Statutory Rape Cases

As your defense lawyer, one of the first steps I will take is to demand the state's evidence. Based on that evidence, we can determine what we need to do to counteract it.

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Free Attorney Consultation

To schedule a free initial consultation with sex crime defense lawyer Waldo Brown, call 626-919-9119 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or fill out the contact form on this site.