Los Angeles Child Molestation Defense Attorney
Beverly Hills Sex Crimes Lawyer
Child Molestation is a form child abuse in which the child is abused for the gratification of the adult. Any person, who works with children, has contact with children on a regular basis, or who has children of their own, faces the possibility of being accused of child molestation. False child abuse or molestation allegations have become an epidemic in recent years. Many child molestation accusations are entirely false, based upon lies and misrepresentations, feelings of anger or revenge, or done in an attempt to gain child custody in the case of a custody dispute. Unfortunately, many prosecutors and child advocates have no interest in determining the truth of an allegation, they merely want to validate the child's accusations, even when the evidence supports that the child was never a victim of abuse.
Los Angeles sex crimes attorney Robert M. Bernstein understands the seriousness of an accusation of child molestation. If charged, an individual may face a ruined reputation, possibly the loss of their job and the loss of many friends and associates. If convicted, an individual may face a significant jail sentence, fines and sex offender registration, a label which will last a lifetime and affect where a person can live and work. By offering an aggressive defense and effectively asserting his clients rights at every step of the criminal process, Los Angeles child molestation defense lawyer Robert Bernstein works diligently to protect his clients from these serious consequences.
Defending Child Molestation Charges in Los Angeles County
Child molestation is a broad area of law which involves a number of actions committed against a child, all sexual in nature. In addition to direct sexual contact, this may include fondling, touching, exposing one’s genitalia to a child or exposing a minor to sexually explicit materials (videos, pictures, etc.) Because child molestation encompasses a number of different criminal statutes, the penalties for these crimes vary. Not only does the nature of the offense itself determine what penalties an individual may face, but any prior convictions or additional allegations of the same offense will result in enhanced penalties.
Los Angeles defense attorney Robert Bernstein is available for a consultation for any individual facing child molestation accusations or charges, who are in need of an experienced, aggressive defense attorney. Often, the accused is initially offered advice to wait and see what happens before preparing a defense. Those giving that advice are unaware that such a delay only allows for the opportunity of someone working with the child to perfect their accusations and story. The key to a successful defense is to prepare an aggressive defense strategy immediately. The Law Offices of Robert M. Bernstein are located in Beverly Hills, California and the firm takes on cases throughout Los Angeles and the state of California.
Los Angeles Child Molestation Defense Lawyer: Robert M. Bernstein
Aggressive representation by the right defense lawyer can and will make all the difference in the outcome of your child molestation case. Los Angeles child molestation lawyer Robert M. Bernstein can review your charges and begin working immediately to have the case dropped before it reaches court. If criminal charges have already been filed, then attorney Bernstein will fight for your rights to avoid maximum penalties and to secure an acquittal.
Contact Los Angeles child molestation attorney Robert M. Bernstein today!