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San Bernardino Sexual Assault Lawyers

Unfortunately, many innocent people get accused of, arrested for, prosecuted for and convicted of sex-based crimes in San Bernardino County. If you or a loved one is in this situation, we urge you to contact one of our San Bernardino County criminal defense lawyers for assistance.

The wrongful prosecution of sex-based offenses in San Bernardino is an all-too-often occurrence. Alleged "victims" make false allegations of date rape, sexual assault or lewd acts with a child. Police fail to investigate the ulterior motives and the credibility problems of the accuser. Zealous San Bernardino prosecutors file serious criminal charges based on the word of the accuser and the shoddy police investigation.

The best way to protect yourself in these situations is with the help of a San Bernardino Criminal Attorney experienced in fighting sex crime charges. Our San Bernardino criminal defense team includes former prosecutors and retired San Bernardino County law enforcement.

We will independently investigate and find the evidence the police are too willing to overlook: the evidence that favors the accused and can help exonerate him or her of these charges.

Among the allegations we are frequently called in to defend are:

Penal Code 288: Lewd Acts with a Child or Minor Under 14

Penal Code Section 288 is charged when a suspect is believed to have touched a minor under the age of 14 for the purposes of sexual gratification. The offense is often called "lewd acts with a child." Unfortunately, children often make false allegations of sexual impropriety against parents, step-parents, family friends and neighbors. The result is the wrongful prosecution of many San Bernardino residents on Penal Code Section 288 charges.

Penal Code 647 (B) Prostitution

Penal Code 647 (B) Prostitution is charged when a person is accused of either (1) engaging in the exchange of money for sexual favors, or (2) offering to exchange money for sexual favors. Many suspects are arrested for Penal Code 647 (B) prostitution in San Bernardino County at undercover sting operations: a police officer poses as a hooker and waits to arrest the potential "johns" who proposition her.

Penal Code 647 (A): Lewd Conduct in Public

Penal Code 647(A) is charged when someone is accused of touching his/her private parts in public, for the purposes of sexual arousal. Numerous San Bernardino residents get arrested for "lewd conduct in public" because they are accused of masturbating in adult book stores such as the "Mustang Bookstore" in Upland. Also, many gay men are arrested for Penal Code 647 (A) "lewd conduct in public" for allegedly trying to "hook up" in public restrooms.

Penal Code 261: Rape

Penal Code 261 is charged when someone uses force, violence or threats to perform intercourse on another person. In cases where the suspect and rape victim are strangers, the issue is often mistaken identification. In cases where the rape suspect and the accuser know each other, the issue is often consent or the truthfulness of the accuser.

If you or a loved one is charged with one of these offenses, or any sex crime, contact one of our San Bernardino criminal defense lawyers for help. Our attorneys can be reached any time of the day or night at (909) 863-5500.

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