Sexual Gratification in a Lewd Acts with a Minor Case (PC 288)
Mistake of Age Is Not a Valid Defense to Lewd Acts with a Minor Charges
Mistake of Age Is Not a Valid Defense to Lewd Acts with a Minor Charges In some criminal cases, it may be a valid defense that you made an honest mistake that led you to break the law. For instance, let’s say you’re shopping with your toddler child. Your child throws an item into your purse without you noticing, and you walk out of the store. The fact that you…
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Don’t let the District Attorneys unlawful tricks cause you or a loved one to be wrongfully convicted
Don’t let the District Attorneys unlawful tricks cause you or a loved one to be wrongfully convicted Criminal trials require fundamental fairness and that only exists when Prosecutors follow the rules requiring them to turn over evidence that is favorable to the defense. This is known as the Brady rule and is foundational to a fair trial. In a recent case, the Prosecution failed to live up to their ethical…
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What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Molestation Charges?
What is the Statute of Limitations for Child Molestation Charges? Being accused of a sex crime can be a very emotionally difficult experience. The legal process is complicated, and the penalties you face if convicted are harsh and long-lasting. That is why California law attempts to protect people from false accusations. What is the statute of limitations? If there’s a lack of evidence against you, formal charges will not likely…
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How California Teachers Can Protect Themselves Against False Abuse Allegations
How California Teachers Can Protect Themselves Against False Abuse Allegations Other than a child's immediate family, no other group of people will spend more time or have more influence over a child's development than their teachers. Teaching is truly a noble profession and why, for over 40 years, Wallin & Klarich has been proud to work closely with the California Teachers Association (CTA). Founded in 1863 and boasting over 300,000…
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How to Fight Child Molest Charges (PC 288)
How to Fight Child Molest Charges (PC 288) Under California Penal Code Section 288, you could be convicted of the crime of lewd acts with a minor under the age of 14 if you: Willfully committed a lewd or lascivious act against a minor under the age of 14, and You committed the act with the purpose of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of…
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Sexual Gratification in a Lewd Acts with a Minor Case (PC 288)
Defining Sexual Gratification in a Lewd Acts with a Minor Case (PC 288) When California prosecutors charge someone with a crime, they must be able to prove that the person's actions meet all of the elements of the crime. If you are charged with committing a lewd act with a child under the age of 14 under California Penal Code Section 288, the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that…
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