Sex Crime FAQ

The Law Offices of Robert Schwartz: Sex Crime Defense Attorney

I have been charged with domestic violence. Will I go to jail?
Domestic violence is a charge that relates to almost any type of domestic partnership including family members, roommates, boyfriends, girlfriends, and other people who share the same home that accuse another individual of having threatened or caused injuries in a domestic dispute. Usually these cases result from a domestic abuse call to law enforcement. When they arrive on the scene, they estimate the circumstances and often arrest the person being accused. It is extremely important that you contact a Los Angeles domestic violence attorney as quickly as possible if you are arrested for this crime. If it is a felony charge and you are convicted, it is extremely likely that you will go to prison. Other cases are charged as a misdemeanor, and both types of cases can be defended by a skilled defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz.

What should I do if I am arrested for a sex crime?
It is crucial that you get legal representation at once, and definitely prior to answering any questions from law enforcement. When you are arrested for a sex crime and begin engaging in answering questions, you face some serious pitfalls. There are countless individuals who wish they had gotten the advice of an attorney before being interrogated. A skilled Los Angeles sex crime lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz can give you the legal counsel you need to protect your rights.

What if I didn't commit the crime?
You still need a lawyer to defend yourself. If you have been arrested, the prosecutor feels that there is enough evidence to convict you. If you are innocent you must contact a proven sex crime defense lawyer from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz and protect yourself and fight for the truth.

What are the penalties for sex crimes?
There are serious penalties for many sex crimes, particularly felonies involving children. These crimes usually have penalties that include many years in state prison if convicted. It is extremely dangerous to be charged with a sex crime in California. For example, sexual battery is usually the charge when an individual is accused of touching another individual inappropriately, or in a sexual manner, against their will and while restrained. If you are found guilty of this offense the penalties can include a $10,000 fine and up to 4 years in state prison.

What is the sex offender registry?
One of the penalties for being convicted of a sex crime is permanently registering on the sex offender registry. This is serious as a record will be available to the public regarding the details of your crime, your address, and your picture. Although it was designed to help protect further victims of sexual assault, it has also brought devastating consequences to the offender. It affects where they live and where they can work. Don't let a false allegation or mistake ruin your reputation and future and get the strong legal defense you need.

What can the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz help me with?
If you were accused of any sex crime, an attorney from the firm of Robert Schwartz can help. They have handled serious cases involving child molestation, child pornography, lewd conduct, and more. If someone has brought false allegations against you, it is even more important that you have a strong legal advocate on your side.

Contact a Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney from the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz if you have been arrested and charged with any sex crime in the L.A. area.