Monterey County Sex Crimes Lawyers

Protecting Your Reputation through Legal Challenges

Lifelong sex offender registration is sometimes a more severe punishment than the fines or jail-time. A conviction can mean fewer job prospects, constant moves, and social scorn. That is why, if you have been accused of a sex crime, you need to understand all the risks involved before taking any action. Biegel Law Firm can help you understand your options!

If offered a plea, you should understand the ramifications of making the decision to accept it or turn it down. If you elect to go to trial, nothing is more important than having competent and effective representation. Our Monterey County sex crime attorneys have the knowledge and experience necessary to help you make these life-altering decisions.

Beigel Law Firm is discreet in its representation of clients in criminal matters, including:

• Possession of obscene matter
• Indecent exposure
• Lewd act in public place
• Solicitation of prostitution
• Sexual battery
• Molestation
• Forcible rape
• Statutory rape (consensual intercourse with someone under the age of 18)
• Obligation to register as a sex offender with the local police

We have represented clients in high profile, felony sex crime cases and are familiar with the range of legal resources available to you. A felony sex crime conviction is considered a three-strikes offense in California. A third strike canresult in a state prison sentence of 25 years to life. The punishment you face may be affected by such factors as prior convictions, violation of probation or parole, media attention to the case, or other aggravating circumstances.

Case Studies Surrounding Sex Crimes

• Accused Teacher
  • Recently Mr. Biegel defended a high school teacher charged with five counts of sexually molesting a 17-year-old student. Using the firm’s private investigator, we were able to uncover a number of inconsistencies in the purported victim’s story as well as locate witnesses who gave important testimony to rebut her allegations. The jury found the client not guilty of all five charges and he was reinstated to his position with the School District with back pay.
• Sexual Battery Dismissed
  • Our client, a prominent local business person, was accused by a client of his of attacking her in his office after the doors were shut for the day. Our client admitted a consensual relationship had occurred, but was steadfast that no force or threats were used. Using cell phone records and two really talented private investigators, including one in the San Diego area, we were able to establish that the alleged “victim” had falsified a police report of this encounter and was in the process of filing a civil suit against our client. When this information was turned over to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office, a decision was made to dismiss the felony charges against our client.