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Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys
Being convicted of a sex crime in California is almost always life-changing. Besides potential imprisonment and fines, there is also the stigma of being branded as a sex offender. Many people find this creates trouble with education, jobs, and even living arrangements.
As a result, if you’re charged with a sex crime, it is critical to speak with an experienced defense attorney. Our lawyers understand that not everyone accused of an offense is guilty. That’s why we focus on providing the aggressive representation that clients deserve.
Victorville Child Pornography Charges
California Penal Code 311 PC makes it illegal for a person to create, distribute, or publicize any content depicting children under the age of 18 participating in any sexual situation. A child pornography conviction can result in a person facing years in prison as well as mandatory sex offender registration.
Victorville Rape Charges
Another serious sex crime in California is rape. This offense can take the form of intercourse involving force, fraud, theft or a sex act involving a person who is not capable of consenting to intercourse. This offense can involve strangers or date rape, which occurs when someone engages in non-consensual intercourse with a person that they were dating. Rape also includes statutory rape, which involves an adult having intercourse with a person who is under the age of 18.
Sexual Assault & Battery in Victorville
California law prohibits a person from touching another person’s private parts for arousal, or gratification without that person’s consent. A conviction of sexual battery under California Penal Code 243.4 results in mandatory registration as a sex offender. A closely related offense, oral copulation by force or fear, is made when non-consensual contact occurs between one person’s mouth and another individual’s anus or genitals. A conviction of oral copulation by force or fear results can carry up to 12 years in prison and a lifetime of required registration as a sex offender.
Victorville Pimping and Pandering Charges
Human or sex trafficking occurs when a person pimps or panders prostitution. Penal Code 236.1 makes it against the law to either deprive or violate another of their liberty to obtain forced labor or services, sell the person for sex, or exploit the individual for obscene purposes. In many cases where human or sex trafficking involves crossing state or international borders, the federal government can also be involved.
Speak with a Victorville Sex Crime Lawyer Today
No matter the sex offense with which you’ve been charged, a skilled criminal defense attorney can review the facts of your case and help create a strong defense strategy. Contact Amicus Legal Group today to schedule a free case evaluation.Â
Client Testimonials
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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
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.
