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Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you are charged with a sex crime in California, it is critical that you take the situation serious as a conviction, or even a charge, can have dire consequences not to mention the stigma associated with these cases. Due the severity of these cases, it is always advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer.
Common Sex Offenses in California
Our attorneys have substantial experience handling various sex crimes. Some of the offenses we most often encounter include:
- Indecent exposure
- Pimping
- Possession of child pornography
- Prostitution
- Rape
- Sexual battery
- Solicitation
- Statutory rape
Required Sex Offender Registration in California
California Penal Code Section 290 requires people convicted of certain sex crimes to register as sex offenders with a local law enforcement agency. Law enforcement agencies then forward the registration information to the Department of Justice and the applicable Sex Offender Tracking Program. Offenders will be required to register information like aliases, date of birth, sex, height, weight, eye color, hair color, ethnicity, offense details, and offense conviction dates. Violation of registration requirements can lead to a person facing an additional misdemeanor or felony.
Details of the registration will be made available online and employers may use the information to make employment decisions. Not surprisingly, many registered sex offenders find it difficult to maintain long-term employment.
Speak with a Rancho Cucamonga Sex Crimes Attorney
If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime in California, one of the best first steps that you can take is to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. At Amicus Legal Group, we have experience helping people defend sex charges. Contact us today.
Defenses to Rancho Cucamonga Sex Crimes
For people in California who are charged with sex crimes, there are several defenses that can be raised in response. These defenses include:
- The sexual act was consensual
- The victim’s accusations are false
- The person being charged was mistaken as the perpetrator
- There was no actual sexual contact between the parties
- The prosecution lacks adequate evidence on which to base an offense
Client Testimonials
John-Paul is well known in our community as a smart and effective criminal defense lawyer who is sensitive to his clients’ situations and responsive to their needs. I refer my clients to him with confidence when they need help with the criminal justice system.
Lawrence Brock
Attorney John Paul-Serrao helped us to win our case against the insurance company after we were involved in a traffic accident where our car was rear ended, we tried to handle it ourselves with the insurance company and they did not want to cooperate with us, so we hired Mr. Serrao and he was able to get us a settlement above with the insurance company was willing to pay. I would highly recommend him.
Lupe G.
Occasionally you meet another attorney who is so impressive both personally and professionally that you want to be affiliated with them in any way you can both personally and professionally. That is how I feel about John-Paul. I not only consider him one of the finest attorneys I know, but I now proudly call him my friend. He is among the very best.
David Booth
John-Paul took my civil case when no one else would because other lawyers didn’t have confidence in my daughter who has special needs to testify, if needed. John-Paul won her case against the school district without a jury because he cared about my child, believed she was honest and deserved justice. He still doesn’t mind taking my calls whenever I have a question regarding her case.
Dionne L.
John-Paul is an extremely effective criminal defense attorney. The one thing that makes him stand out from other defense attorneys is that he talks to his clients to learn the circumstances surrounding their incident and then he makes a forceful and articulate argument in defense of his clients. I recommend my clients to John-Paul when they are in need of a criminal defense attorney because I know he will stand up for them.
Stephen Rinka
I had the pleasure of working a very large scale drug case with Mr. Serrao, representing co-defendants. Mr. Serrao was a pleasure to work with. Highly skilled and very aggressive in his advocacy on his client’s behalf. I highly recommend Mr. Serrao for anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney.
Babak Farahan
John-Paul is a superb attorney. He was my mentor when I was in law school, and now as an attorney I still go to him for advice on complex cases. When my brother required representation I referred him to John-Paul. That is how highly I think of JP as an attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs representation.
Kit Westbrook
Mr. Serrao worked on my DUI charge earlier this year and all I can say is WOW! Not only did he keep me updated with the case but his knowledge of the process helped calm my nerves, which was very important to me. He showed care for me as a client and I can’t thank him enough. I would recommend him to anyone in need of a quality criminal defense attorney.
Derrick J.
