The state of California imposes strict penalties for any individual who is convicted of child molestation. The current laws lead to prison sentences based on the classification of the crime, the age of the victim, and if the individual used fear or force to molest the child. Hefty fines are imposed on all who are convicted of the crime, and all individuals who are convicted are required by state and federal laws to register as a sex offender.
What is a Lewd or Lascivious Act?
According to California laws, Child Molestation Charges doesn't necessarily imply that the accused touched the child's sex organs. The charge is classified as a lewd or lascivious act because the act involves touching the child's body in a sexual manner. According to the laws, the act doesn't have to involve touching bare skin. To be charged with child molestation in California, the individual must have touched the victim's body on their own accord with the intent to arouse the child or to get sexual gratification themselves. To be charged with child molestation, the victim must be 14 years of age or younger.
Forcing a Child to Participate in a Lewd Act
The crime involves any child who is under the age of eighteen that was forced to participate in a lewd act through force, threats, or violence. Under Calfornia laws, anyone who is convicted of the crime faces a maximum price sentence of ten years and a fine of at least $10,000. The individual must register as a sex offender for the rest of their lives. Individuals accused of the crime contact a Sex Crimes Attorney for assistance now.
Lewd Acts With Children Between the Ages of 14 and 15
State laws penalize individual convicted of molesting children between the ages of 14 and 15 as a misdemeanor and presents a punishment of at least one year in jail. However, if it is discovered that the victim was ten or younger at the time of the crime, the charge is increased to a felony. A felony charge imposes a prison sentence of up to three years.
State laws impose hefty fines and prison sentences for any accused of molesting a child. The age of the child and whether or not force or violence was used to get the child to participate defines the classification of the offense. Defendants who need Sex Crimes Defense for Child Molestation Charges contact Wallin & Klarich for an appointment now.
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