Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are extremely serious criminal offenses that will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  The mere accusation of a sex crime can result in long-lasting damage to a person’s professional reputation and personal relationships. Judges, prosecutors, and members of society have no tolerance for sex crimes in the community, and exhaust all possible resources to put sex offenders behind bars. People convicted of a sex crime face a variety of severe legal penalties, such as prison sentences, steep fines, probation, community service, psychological and behavioral counseling, a mark on their permanent record, and mandatory life time registration as a sex offender. If you have been accused of a sex crime, it is vital that you contact an experienced Orange County sex crimes attorney as soon as possible. A skilled attorney can be the difference between a criminal conviction and a cleared name.

At McDonald & Campbell, we defend people throughout Orange County charged with a sex crime. In general, sex crimes are considered any illegal act in which a person engages in unwanted physical contact for purposes of sexual gratification. One of the most important elements in a sex crimes case is establishing the age of consent. The established age of consent refers to the age at which a person is legally allowed to give consent to participate in sexual activities. In California, the age of consent is 18. If the victim is under the age of 18, the defendant will be charged with a sex crime, even if the victim gave his/her consent.  

At McDonald & Campbell, we have experience defending clients charged with the following types of sex crimes:

• Rape
• Date Rape
• Statutory Rape
• Spousal Rape
• Child Molestation
• Sexual Assault
• Lewd Conduct
• Lascivious Acts
• Indecent Exposure
• Fondling
• Prostitution
• Solicitation
• Child Pornography
• Sexual Harassment
• Sexual Battery

Contact Orange County Sex Crimes Attorneys
If you have been accused of a sex crime, it is imperative that you contact a skilled and experienced Orange County sex crimes attorney as soon as possible. Out of all crimes, sex crimes are the most harshly prosecuted, the easiest to fabricate, and the most detrimental to an accused person. At McDonald & Campbell, we have extensive knowledge in this area of the law, and have handled many sex crimes cases throughout our careers. We are not afraid to challenge and negotiate with aggressive prosecutors, and are dedicated to securing the best deals for our clients. In addition, we provide every client with viable options, extensive resources, personalized attention, and unwavering dedication.