If you are accused of a sex crime, you need the best lawyer you can get. Getting convicted of a sex crime will have a huge impact on your life. For almost any sex crime that is not a misdemeanor, you will have to register as a sex offender in California, or if you move, in any other State. That information will be made public, and you will be seen on the Megan's Law web site. This could affect your ability to keep a job, land a job, affect where you can live and affect your relationship status now, or in the future. The penalties for being a sex offender are now severe and onerous.

Child molestation, forcible rape, forced oral copulation, sodomy, date rape, statutory rape, lewd and lascivious behavior, indecent exposure, prostitution and possession of child pornography are the most common charges. The odds are stacked against a person who is accused of a sex crime. Police and prosecutors almost always believe the complaining witness and a person will be left to defend themselves.

Bail will almost always be set very high in these cases making it very difficult to get out of jail. A good lawyer can help in a time of need. Mr. Melnik has handled all of these types of cases in his 21 year career.

The penalties for a sex offense conviction can be serious and life-changing, but many defenses are available. Contacting an attorney as soon as possible allows the evidence to be evaluated and witnesses to be questioned soon after the event, providing the best opportunity for a successful defense. Todd Melnik has the experience and skill to begin preparing your defense as soon as you retain him.

 

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