Los Angeles Lawyers Defending Clients Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery – Penal Code 243.4

Accused of Sexual Battery in California? Call (800) 458-1488

If you or a loved one has been arrested or faces sexual battery charges in California, the next move you make can literally affect your entire life. It can mean the difference between being able to live life on your terms and living under the watchful eye of law enforcement and the prison system. It can mean the difference between being engaged with your community and living under a constant cloud of suspicion. It can mean being targeted by neighbors and strangers who access the online database of registered sex offenders.

Sexual Assault and Battery 

A person can be charged with sexual battery in Los Angeles if he/she touches an intimate body part of another person against their will. The touching must have been for the purpose of sexual arousal, gratification, or abuse. Depending on the circumstances, sexual battery can be charged as either a misdemeanor or felony. 

Legal Penalties for Sexual Battery Conviction 

Misdemeanor Sexual Battery

• up to one year in a county jail
• pay a fine of up to $2,000
• Probation
• registering as a sex offender for 10 years 

Felony Sexual Battery

• 2-4 years in state prison
• pay a fine up to $10,000
• probation
• registering as a sex offender for the rest of your life

Defending a Sexual Battery Charge

• You were falsely accused by someone who had ulterior motives
• You had reason to believe the touching was consensual.
• There is no visible signs of bruising or other physical contact 
• There are no eyewitnesses.
• The eyewitness mistakenly identified you.

Our Los Angeles Sexual Battery Lawyer Can Help

Without the most aggressive, experienced, winning Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney fighting for you, your conviction could result in the end of your life as you know it. The LAST thing you need is a sexual assault conviction on your record, as this will permanently tarnish your reputation and impact your entire future.

Often times, we can stop police investigations before you EVER get charged with a crime. (If you have NOT been formally charged, but you are being accused and/or investigated, read more about pre-file investigations.)

Remember, do NOT speak to police, investigators, or detectives about your case. Anything you tell them CAN be used against you in a court of law. Prosecutors WILL NOT BE LENIENT with you because you’re “being nice.” It doesn’t work that way.

If you’ve been charged with sexual assault in California, time is of the essence! Every minute you wait matters, so call defense attorney Chad Lewin at Lewin Law Group immediately for a FREE, CONFIDENTIAL consultation at (800) 458-1488. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you or your loved ones.