A 24-year-old Arizona resident was arrested on suspicion of molesting a 13-year-old boy over a five-month period. He was sent to the Los Angeles County Jail and is being held on a $1 million bail. He is currently facing charges of child molestation in Los Angeles as the acts were reportedly committed before he returned to his parent's house in Gilbert, according to the Glendora Patch.
Our Pasadena sex crime attorneys would like you to understand how serious these types of cases are as the only proof may be statements from the defendant or victim. If you find yourself in a similar situation, is is strongly recommended that you consult an attorney before speaking with police.
Later, police reportedly located several images of child pornography on the computers owned by the 24-year-old man. The suspect could be facing even more charges. His Los Angeles sex crime arraignment hearing will be held at the Pomona Superior Court for April 21st.
After the initial allegations, police wrote up a search warrant for the suspect's residence in Gilbert. It was incriminating statements the defendant allegedly made to authorities that caused them to seize his computer and, later, find child pornography. An experienced attorney will work to challenge the admissibility of the alleged statements, which could also prevent evidence seized during execution of the search warrant from being used in court.
Sexual charges, of any nature, must be aggressively defended. It is important not to be intimidated by law enforcement, which may offer a plea deal in exchange for a quick guilty plea. Plea agreements usually involve lifetime registration as a sex offender. Registration will forever limit your ability to find work, housing or to support your family.
Unfortunately, a molestation allegation is enough to cause extreme embarrassment to the defendant and law enforcement will often use this to get a statement. We recommend that a defendant make absolutely no statements until consulting with an experienced attorney. While it's unlikely you will talk your way out of charges, it is extremely possible you could say or do something that could conflict with a future defense strategy. Remember, you have the right to remain silent.
If you need to speak to a sex crime attorney in Orange County, contact the California Legal Team at (310) 497-0321 to discuss your rights.
