Orange County- Daniel Roy Smith from Orange County was recently sot by and Anaheim police officer. Smith was outside of a elementary school in Laguna Niguel. The Officers tried to take him into custody when he ran. Smith is accused of sexual molesting two girls under the age of fourteen years old that he allegedly knew. Smith faces lewd or lascivious act with minor.
Crimes like child molestation, rape, unlawful sex with a minor, and sexual assault are considered sex crimes in Southern California. Lewd or lascivious acts with a minor can be found in the California Penal Code, section 288(a). It states Any person who willfully and lewdly commits any lewd or lascivious act, upon or with the body, or any part or member thereof, of a child who is under the age of 14 years, with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust, passions, or sexual desires of that person or the child.
This charge is considered a felony and is punishable for up to eight years in prison. A person that is facing a sex crime charges should hire an Orange County criminal defense attorney to help them defend their charge.
Why is it important to hire an experienced Santa Ana sex crimes defense attorney or a skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney?
Sex crime charges are dealt with very harshly in California. The punishments could be prison time and you might have to pay restitution. The court may also order you to register a sex offender. At the Law Office of Michael Guisti our skilled Irvine criminal defense attorney has spent years helping our clients with their misdemeanor and felony charges.
If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor or a felony charge like assault, battery, domestic violence, theft crimes, rape, child molestation, or a white collar crime call us today. Our qualified attorney has represented clients all over Southern California like in Orange County, Los Angels County, Fullerton, Santa Ana, San Diego County, Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Newport Beach. Call us toll free today at 1-888-478-8999 or visit our website at www.topcalifornialawyer.com.
