Client Not Guilty of Child Molest (PC 288) San Bernardino
On Monday, September 26th, a husband and father of two in San Bernardino County was acquitted of felony acts of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor under 14 years of age. The defendant was accused of sexually touching a female friend of his young daughter who often frequented his home.
The 12-member jury, after approximately two days of deliberation, unanimously voted “not guilty” on the charge of Penal Code Section 288(a). If the defendant had been found guilty he would have faced a maximum sentence of 8 years in state prison, a strike on his criminal record, and a lifetime requirement to register in California as a sex offender.
However, the defendant was able to successfully maintain his innocence and avoid a conviction through the tireless efforts of Wallin & Klarich, our lawyers and our expert Wallin & Klarich staff.
In defending his client during trial, our experienced lawyers pored over the details of the case and painstakingly fleshed out the truth through aggressive cross-examination. By highlighting glaring inconsistencies in the testimony and pushing rational arguments in a meticulously assembled closing statement, our law firm achieved the best possible outcome that a defendant can hope for in a criminal trial – a “not guilty” verdict.
Our client can now return to his job and family as a free man. Everyone at Wallin and Klarich are so very happy for our client as this nightmare can end for him and he can begin to put his life back together.
Being falsely accused of a sex offense can be one of the worst things that can ever happen to a person. We urge you to contact Wallin and Klarich if you are in need of our help toll free at 877-466-5245.
