If you or a loved one has been accused of a sexual assault crime in California, it will be incredibly aggressively prosecuted. Even a minor offense can very often be charged as sexual assault. If a child is touched in a way that someone thinks is wrong, it can be charged. Technically, "harassment" means annoying. The implications of this law are that if a child is annoyed by your presence, you can be charged with a sexual assault crime.
All crimes that fall into this arena have very serious consequences: typically between three and 15 years depending on how the offense is charged.
It goes without saying that during times like these, it's so important to work with dedicated and experienced San Jose sexual assault defense lawyers who can work toward a substantially diminished charge or an outright acquittal. Without a relationship with county officials, it's incredibly difficult to negotiate an equitable outcome.
Santa Clara County Rape Defense Lawyers
For nearly two decades, we at the Law Offices of Jaime A. Leanos have been working in criminal defense and, in particular, sexual assault crimes. Like with all of our criminal defense, we bring our experience to investigation and we prepare everything as though we are going to trial, but are willing to explore all options for negotiation. We represent clients charged with nearly any type of sexual assault offense, including:
- Child pornography distribution/possession
- Indecent exposure
- Rape/statutory rape
- Sexual assault
- Annoying/harassing a child
- Lewd conduct
- Solicitation of sex from a minor
- Child molestation
- Spousal rape
Because Jaime Leanos has experience as a county public defender, he's worked with the same district attorneys for two decades. We know the county and how the district attorneys work. As such, we know what a good deal is, how to ask for it and how to get probation officers, judges and district attorneys all on the same page. We're ready to take our experience to work for you.
To discuss any aspect of your sexual assault case in a free initial consultation, call 408-294-6800 or e-mail us here.
