Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer in San Luis Obispo

California Molestation and Statutory Rape Charges Defense Attorney

If you've been charged with a sex crime, you may feel like no one is on your side. Officially, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty, but many people may assume that you are guilty from the moment you are accused.

The attorneys at Fisher & Fisher will be on your side throughout the process of responding to sex crime charges. As criminal defense lawyers in California with more than 30 years of legal experience, we stand up for the rights of all criminal defendants. Contact us at our offices in San Luis Obispo to schedule a free initial consultation about your sex crime charges.

Understanding the Circumstances Behind the Accusations

Sex crimes are a broad category of criminal charges involving alleged sexual or sexually explicit conduct. Sex crime accusations can be highly embarrassing and intimidating for those who are charged. Among these charges are:

• Rape
• Sexual assault
• Statutory rape (sex with a minor)
• Child molestation
• Possession of child pornography
• Indecent exposure
• Failure to register as a sex offender if previously convicted

Most sex crime cases are not about someone jumping out of the bushes and attacking someone. The circumstances are often more subtle, sometimes involving accusations of date rape (also known as acquaintance rape) and sometimes involve drug and alcohol use.

Statutory rape charges can be brought even if the accused person is also a minor, or not very much older than the alleged victim. Child molestation charges are often brought in the context of child protective services proceedings.

Gathering Credible Evidence in Your Defense

Sex crime charges generally arise from emotional situations where underlying issues are contributing to the allegations that are being made. In some cases, people's stories change as they process what happened or what they believe happened.

We are particularly skilled at the use of expert witnesses to sort out these issues. Among these experts is a former FBI employee who administers polygraph (lie detector) tests to our clients, their accusers and other witnesses. We also work with a private investigator who is a former police officer.

Each case is unique, but in many cases, presenting credible evidence can be the key to a well-structured defense. If you've been charged with a sex offense, contact us to get started making your case.