45+ Years Criminal Defense
Experience in California
Child molestation crimes are prosecuted very aggressively in the state of California. A child molestation conviction can result in a state prison sentence, significant fines, and registration as a sex offender. The stigma of a child molestation conviction can negatively impact your personal, professional, and public life. Therefore, if you are accused of child molestation, it is important to retain a Wallin & Klarich attorney who will fight for you.
There are many different types of child molestation crimes, and they all carry serious penalties. Child molestation crimes include:
If you’re facing a child molestation charge, you are under threat of suffering serious consequences. Aside from the social/personal ramifications of being accused of molesting a child, there are serious penalties that the state can impose on you if found guilty.
These penalties include:
When dealing with such serious allegations, it is crucial to hire the best attorney you can find. At Wallin & Klarich criminal defense firm, we believe that there are four (4) key aspects that you, the client, should look for when hiring an attorney.
Here at Wallin & Klarich, our team of highly-trained attorney’s have over 40+ years of experience representing clients accused of child molestation. This experience does not only mean that we are competent in the nuances of the case, but equally important, we know our way around the local courthouses and we know the local prosecutors. Not only do we know what we bring to the table, we also know what the other side will be bringing to the table. This sometimes overlooked, and often underappreciated knowledge makes it easier to craft a defense that gives you the highest chance of success possible
Cases are won in the courtroom, but made in the office. At Wallin & Klarich, we believe that communication and transparency are a vital key to a successful case. With all the paperwork and legal jargon, we have found that it is common for clients to get lost in the legal process and only have a vague idea of what is going on in their case. We believe this is outright wrong. By keeping an open line of communication with our clients and walking side-by-side through all the steps of the case, we have found that our clients are not only happier, but receive a better outcome when communication is kept at the forefront of our efforts.
Give us a call at (877) 4-NO-JAIL or (877) 466-5245 and let’s begin communicating on how we can get the best outcome for your case.
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The short answer, yes – a child can be charged with molestation of another child. In fact, Juvenile’s account for more than one-third (35.6%) of those known to law enforcement to have committed sex offenses against other minors.
Depending on the severity of the crime, your sentencing can be anywhere from probation and a fine, all the way to life in prison. Normally, a child molestation charge equates to up to 365 days in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or up to 6 years in prison.
Generally speaking, yes – you will have to register as a sex offender. The good news, however, is that as of January 2021, the state of California has moved away from the lifetime-based sex offender registry and replaced it with Senate Bill (SB) 384, which is a three-tiered system in which you can move ranks via good behavior.
In California, the statute of limitations on child molestation can be anywhere between 1 year and Life, depending on the severity of the case. Speak to an attorney for more clarity on your situation.
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