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San Diego, California - July 27th, 2025 – Being charged with a sex crime in San Diego County is one of the most serious and life-altering legal situations an individual can face. These charges often carry significant social stigma, steep penalties, and long-term consequences—including mandatory sex offender registration, loss of employment opportunities, and even incarceration. That’s why working with an experienced San Diego sex crimes defense lawyer is absolutely essential.

Our skilled criminal defense attorneys have defended clients against a wide range of sex crime allegations, including indecent exposure, solicitation, sexual battery, statutory rape, possession of child pornography, and forcible rape. Each of these charges can carry serious consequences, and a knowledgeable defense attorney is crucial to ensuring your rights are protected every step of the way.

●     Indecent Exposure: While some consider this a prank or minor offense, California Penal Code section 314 makes it a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and lifetime sex offender registration. A conviction can follow you for the rest of your life.

●     Solicitation: California law punishes acts such as soliciting lewd acts in public or offering money in exchange for sex—even if no act takes place. These charges are often classified as misdemeanors but still carry serious reputational damage.

●     Sexual Battery: Depending on the details, sexual battery can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Felony charges typically involve unlawful restraint and can lead to prison time and sex offender registration.

●     Forcible Rape: This is a felony offense with some of the harshest penalties in California. It involves non-consensual sex under a range of circumstances, including force, fear, or when the victim is unconscious or unable to give consent.

●     Unlawful Sexual Intercourse (Statutory Rape): Even consensual sex becomes criminal when one party is under 18. This can result in felony or misdemeanor charges depending on the age difference, with potential requirements for sex offender registration.

●     Child Pornography & Sexting Crimes: California aggressively prosecutes any crimes involving the possession, distribution, or solicitation of sexually explicit content involving minors. Even consensual sexting between adults can result in charges if certain laws are violated.

Sex crime cases are unique—they require a deep understanding of California’s penal codes, sensitivity to the social implications, and a strategic defense tailored to the charges. A skilled San Diego criminal defense attorney can help get charges reduced or dismissed, negotiate plea deals, or aggressively fight for a not guilty verdict at trial.

It’s critical that anyone accused of a sex crime does not speak to law enforcement without legal representation. Even a misdemeanor conviction can result in long-term damage, including public registration as a sex offender.

If you or someone you know is facing a sex crime accusation in San Diego County, don’t wait. Your freedom, your future, and your reputation are on the line. Contact an experienced San Diego sex crimes defense lawyer immediately at (619) 234-2300 for a confidential consultation.