Los Angeles Sexual Battery Defense Attorney

Defense for Sexual Battery Charges in Los Angeles, CA

The state of California defines sexual battery as the non-consensual touching of the intimate part of another for sexual arousal, sexual gratification or sexual abuse. Because of this broad definition, charges can be unwarranted and a person may be wrongfully accused. For example, if a dentist in California accidentally touches a female patient's breasts while he reaches to grab his dental instruments, the patient could charge her dentist with misdemeanor sexual battery. If you or someone you know has been accused of sexual battery, you need to talk with a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer.

Information about Sexual Battery Charges

Sexual battery charges can be classified into two types of offenses, misdemeanor or felony. If you are convicted of a misdemeanor felony, you may be sentenced with up to 6 months in the county jail, a maximum fine of $2000, community service, and informal probation for up to five years. A sexual battery offense in California is considered to be a felony when the victim was unconscious to the nature of the act because he/she was deceived that the touching was for professional purposes, when the victim was unlawfully restrained, or when the victim was institutionalized and either seriously disabled or medically incapacitated. Sexual battery offenses in California do not require that the offender engage in sexual intercourse or penetration.

When a person is charged with sexual battery, he or she must understand the serious penalties involved with this crime. If convicted of a felony sexual battery offense, a person could spend 2-4 years in California State Prison, be fined up to $10,000, and be forced to register as a sex offender. When serious penalties such as these are involved, you need the help of a professional legal expert. An attorney at Diamond & Associates can help you further investigate your charges and uncover weaknesses in your accuser's story.

How a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Works for You!

At Diamond & Associates, we invest time, energy and commitment into every one of our clients' cases. We will fight for your rights in and out of court, and will never give up on your case. For exceptional legal representation, you can trust the lawyers at Diamond & Associates.

Contact a Los Angeles sexual battery defense attorney today for compelling legal defense against your charges.