My girlfriend called the police a week ago and told them that 2 years ago when she was 17 and I was 23 that I had sex with her? We broke up two weeks ago and she is trying to get back at me? Can I still be prosecuted after two years?
The answer is YES. There is a three year statute of limitations for having sexual intercourse with someone under age 18. (Penal Code Section 261.5) This means that you can be arrested and prosecuted for up to three years from the last date of sexual intercourse if your girlfriend was under age 18 at the time. However, in reality since she waited this long there is a good chance that…
Read MoreIf I am being charged with molesting a 13 year old girl what am I facing if convicted in terms of prison time? Can I obtain probation or do I have to go to prison if I am found guilty? Penal Code Section 288
The penalties in California for felony child molestation are severe. IF you are found guilty of this offense you are facing a potential state prison sentence of three, six or eight years. IF you are sent to prison you will have to do 85% of the time before you are placed on parole. In addition you would have to register as a sex offender per Penal Code Section 290. However,…
Read MoreIf I am convicted of child molestation will I have to register as a sex offender? (Penal Code Section 290)
Yes. If you are convicted of felony child molestation per Penal Code Section 288 or misdemeanor child molestation/annoyance under Penal Code Section 647.6 then the court is required to order you to register as a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290. This will be a lifetime registration requirement. This will mean that every year on your birthday you will have to register. You also will have to register…
Read MoreIf I am accused of a sex crime in San Bernardino will I have to register as a sex offender if I am found guilty?
If you are convicted of almost any sex offense in San Bernardino you will have to register a sex offender pursuant to Penal Code Section 290. If you have to register this is an extremely serious punishment. This means that your name, address and the nature of the crime may appear on the internet. In addition, you likely will not be allowed to reside anywhere near any school or other…
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