A 30-year-old security guard nicknamed "Silky" is facing sex crimes in Pasadena after being accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student at Marshall Fundamental School, according to the Pasadena Star-News.
Pasadena sex offense defense attorneys are called to deal with an increasing number of cases involving school employees and students. It is important to remember that each defendant is innocent until proven guilty and is deserving of his day in court. Too often, there is a rush to judgment. Job loss is common, even before charges are proven or disproven in court. An aggressive defense attorney should always be called to handle such cases.
Typically, the mere allegation is enough to cause a defendant extreme embarrassment. Law enforcement will often use this to get a statement. We recommend a defendant make no statements until consulting with an experienced attorney. It is unlikely you will talk your way out of charges, but it is entirely possible you will say or do something that will conflict with future defense strategy. In many cases, these types of charges will come down to the testimony of the defendant and the alleged victim. You have the right to remain silent.
Exercise it.
The Star-News reports the 30-year-old guard faces one count of sexual penetration by a foreign object, one count of contact with a minor for sexual purposes and one count of contact with a minor for lewd conduct. Authorities say the guard sent text messages to a 16-year-old student on March 3 and arranged to meet her outside of school. He allegedly picked her up in a car and took her to a secluded area. He is in Los Angeles County's Twin Towers Jail on $100,000 bail and has been placed on administrative leave.
When confronted by school district officials, both the defendant and the victim denied that any sexual contact occurred.
The school dealt with 4 sex scandals in as many years from 1998-2002. It's unclear what evidence led to the criminal charges in this case but the embarrassment of past scandals certainly puts a defendant in danger of being punished before authorities have all the facts.
If you need to speak to a sex crimes attorney in Los Angeles, contact the California Legal Team at (310) 497-0321 to discuss your rights.
