Temecula Sex Crime Lawyer

Megan's Law and the California Sex Offender Registry

According to California law, any person convicted of a sex crime is required to register as a sex offender with local law enforcement within five days of their release from jail, prison or mental institution.

Depending on your specific circumstances and conviction, you could be required to update your information with the Department of Justice every 30 to 90 days or annually. If an individual convicted of a sex crime moves, they are also required to update their information within five business days with local law enforcement.

Community Notification Under Megan's Law in California

Megan’s Law, enacted in 1996, requires the California Justice Department to notify the public, which means neighbors and surrounding businesses, that a sex offender has moved into their neighborhood and could pose a risk to public safety.

Legal Consequences of Prostitution in California

In the state of California, buying or selling sex for money is illegal. This crime of prostitution occurs when:

• Participation in a sex act for money is agreed upon
• Someone exchanges money or another valuable item to participate in a sex act
• Someone solicits a sex act in exchange for money

Prostitution is a crime punished under California’s disorderly conduct statute. For the crime to be considered prostitution, the offender must do some act that signifies they are going to commit the sex act in exchange for money (for example, getting into the vehicle to commit the act). Simply agreeing to the act is not sufficient.

Selecting the Best Sex Crime Defense Attorney in Temecula

At The Law Office of David E. Grande, we understand frustrating this can be for you. In some circumstances, innocent individuals are convicted of sex crimes and are forced to face the consequences and public shame of the sex offender registry for their rest of their lives. For this reason, we urge you to contact an experienced Temecula sexual crimes attorney. Sex crime allegation cases require lengthy investigations, witness interviews and trials. With so much on the line, you need to ensure you’ve chosen the right attorney.

Attorney David E. Grande has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases and is not afraid to spend the time necessary to investigate carefully and secure a favorable case result. Included in the list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, he is ready to go the distance to help you reach the best possible outcome. At The Law Office of David E. Grande, your reputation and your freedom are the only priority.