Child Molestation Punishment and Sentence under California Penal Code 647.6 PC

How Long Do Child Molesters go to Jail for in California?

• Up to 364 days in county jail 
• Up to $5,000 in fines 

• Up to 3 years in state prison 
• Up to $5,000 in fines 

• Up to 6 years in state prison 
• Up to $5,000 in fines

Child Molestation Punishment And Sentence Under California Penal Code 647.6 PC

How Long Do Child Molesters go to Jail for on a Misdemeanor Child Molestation Conviction?

How Long Do Child Molesters go to Jail for on a Felony Child Molestation Conviction?

You could be charged with felony child molestation if you entered an inhabited dwelling without the consent of the dwelling’s owner to commit the crime. If you are convicted of felony child molestation under these circumstances, you face up to three years in prison and fines of up to $5,000.

Do You Have To Register As A Sex Offender For Child Molestation?

Court Options at the Time of Sentencing for Child Annoyance Or Molestation

• Sentence you to 364 days in jail for misdemeanor child molestation or up to six years in prison for felony annoying or molesting a child;
• Sentence you to up to 364 days in county jail and require that you be placed on probation once released;
• Place you on probation with no jail time, but order you to do community service, a work release program, and/or attend therapy;
• Place you on formal probation and assign you a probation officer;
• Order you to register as a sex offender according to PC 290.

Can You Get Probation For Child Molestation?

1. That you violate no law (other than a traffic infraction)
2. You visit your probation officer as often as required by your probation terms
3. You perform community service
4. You attend sexual addiction or rehabilitation programs
5. You submit to random drug tests; and
6. You submit to random searches of your person or your home

How Do I Find An Experienced Child Molestation Attorney Near Me?

At Wallin & Klarich, our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys have been successfully defending clients facing child molestation charges in California for more than 40 years. With offices in Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Victorville, West Covina, Torrance, Los Angeles, and San Diego, our child molestation attorneys are available near you no matter where you work or live.