Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog

Anaheim, Orange County - An Orange County woman, Christina Esquival, alleges that a man groped her breast while at California's Disney Adventure Park. The alleged incident occurred on the Tower of Terror ride with her daughter when the lights went out, as they always do just before the ride makes an adrenaline-pumping, 13-story drop. After the ride, Ms. Esquival took her own photograph of the suspect on the souvenir photo screen and is asking for help in identifying him.

Under California Law, sex crimes are extremely serious and can require registry as a sexual offender. The Tower of Terror suspect could be charged with Sexual Battery, under California Penal Code Section 243.4. Two types of Sexual Battery exist: misdemeanor and felony. California Penal Code Section 243.4 (e) (1) defines misdemeanor Sexual Battery as the non-consensual touching of the intimate part of another for (1) sexual arousal, (2) sexual gratification, or (3) sexual abuse. Misdemeanor Sexual Battery can be punished by six months in jail, up to a $2000 fine, and requires registration as a sexual offender. Here, the suspect should be charged with misdemeanor Sexual Battery if the prosecution can show that the groper touched Ms. Esquival's breast for sexual arousal or gratification.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a sex crime you need to consult an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California sex crime defense lawyer immediately to protect your legal rights. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Los Angeles criminal attorney and Orange County sex crime defense lawyers have deep knowledge in law and extensive experience handling sex crime defense for both misdemeanor and felony sex crime charges, such as sexual assault, sexual battery, prostitution, rape, pandering, pimping, child molestation, child pornography and other crimes in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our goal is to aggressively fight to win you case. To discuss your case with our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney, please contact our attorney at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com

Anaheim, Orange County - Ms. Christina Esquival alleges that a man groped her breast while at California's Disney Adventure Park. The alleged incident occurred on the Tower of Terror ride with her daughter when the lights went out, as they always do just before the ride makes an adrenaline-pumping, 13-story drop. After the ride, Ms. Esquival took her own photograph of the suspect on the souvenir photo screen and is asking for help in identifying him.

Under California Law, sex crimes are extremely serious and can require registry as a sexual offender. The Tower of Terror suspect could be charged with Sexual Battery, under California Penal Code Section 243.4. Two types of Sexual Battery exist: misdemeanor and felony. California Penal Code Section 243.4 (e) (1) defines misdemeanor Sexual Battery as the non-consensual touching of the intimate part of another for (1) sexual arousal, (2) sexual gratification, or (3) sexual abuse. Misdemeanor Sexual Battery can be punished by six months in jail, up to a $2000 fine, and requires registration as a sexual offender. Here, the suspect should be charged with misdemeanor Sexual Battery if the prosecution can show that the groper touched Ms. Esquival's breast for sexual arousal or gratification.

If you or someone you know has been charged with a sex crime you need to consult an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney or Southern California sex crime defense lawyer immediately to protect your legal rights. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our Los Angeles criminal attorney and Orange County sex crime defense lawyers have deep knowledge in law and extensive experience handling sex crime defense for both misdemeanor and felony sex crime charges, such as sexual assault, sexual battery, prostitution, rape, pandering, pimping, child molestation, child pornography and other crimes in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego. At Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti, our goal is to aggressively fight to win you case. To discuss your case with our skilled Orange County criminal defense attorney, please contact our attorney at 714-530-9690 or visit us at www.topcalifornialawyer.com

CYPRESS, Orange County - Cypress Police Department has been contacted by a 17-year-old Orange County boy who reported a sexual assault case happened in Monday early morning. According to the report, the boy was driving in Cypress, and he pulled over on the side street to make a phone call, and he was approached by a man who claimed that he was an off-duty police officer. He sexually assaulted the boy several times during the search. He fled the scene after the assault.

The Orange County sex crime defense attorney and Los Angeles crimina defense attorney Michael L. Guisti has reviewed this case and comments that the alleged man could be charged with sex crime charges of child molestation with the under aged, false impersonation of a police officer, kidnapping, and sexual assault and battery.

Under California law, sex crimes are very serious criminal offenses. If one is convicted of sex crime, the conviction can carry long term prison sentence or a lengthy probationary sentence. Additionally, defendant who is convicted of sex crimes in California is required to register as a sexual offender. The registration has all the information available on the internet for the public

Whether you have been charged in Orange County, Los Angeles, Riverside, or anywhere in Southern California, and either a felony charge or misdemeanor sex crime charges, such as solicitation of prostitution, pandering, pimping, rape, Sexual assault and battery, child pornography, child molestation, Lewd act with a child (molestation); Indecent exposure, and other sex crimes, it is imperative that you seek the legal representation of an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer.

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WESTMINSTER - Orange County Register reports that an auto mechanic has been charged with sexual assault of five women in 2007 during auto repair service.

Adrian Fuerte, 39, Tustin, pleaded guilty on Monday on felony forcible rape and assault with the intent to commit rape, and two misdemeanor sexual assault and battery and one misdemeanor battery.

He was sentenced to15 years in prison by Orange County Superior Court on Nov. 6.
Fuerte worked as a Mechanic at Econo Lube and Tune in Garden Grove in 2007. During the time, he lured women into his service and abused and assaulted them at the car repairs.

The first case occurred on Oct. 30 when Fuerte was serving on a woman's car and he reported sexually assaulted her, according to Garden Grove police.

There are five women reported the assaults to the Garden Grove Police Department.
All the five sexual assaults were reported to happen in the Garden Grove location.

Misdemeanor Sexual Battery, according to California Criminal law penal code section 243.4, defines as the touching of the intimate part of another without consent of the other person for sexual arousal, sexual abuse or sexual gratification.

Felony sexual battery, under Penal Code 243.4, defines as an act for the sexual purposes as above. Sexual assault can include violent sex crimes, including statutory rape. Sexual battery, different from rape charges, it does not require the offender engage in penetration or sexual intercourse.

Sex crimes are one of the most prosecuted in California and if convicted, the punishment can be very severe, including prison time, fines, mandatory programs, probation, and register as a sex offender.

If you have been arrested or charged with sexual assault in Orange County, Newport Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton, Tustin, Laguna Beach, Anaheim, Orange, Westminster and all surrounding areas, it is important to consult a qualified and experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney immediately.

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Orange County - A man was charged with raping 18 years ago has been arrested.

He was arrested for kidnapping the 11 old girl and had imprisoned her for sex purpose for over 18 years. He's facing life in prison.

He had previous criminal record of kidnapping and raping a 25-year-old girl.

He was also charged with kidnapping for sexual purposes; forcible rape; and false imprisonment.

Orange County - A Former Mr. USA and Mr. California from Orange County has found not guilty for the rape charges against him happened in April 2007.

John Livingstone, 52, was accused of raping a woman in 2007 and Riverside Superior Court had charged him with three felonies for raping.

The woman accused Livingstone for raping her. She claimed that she rejected him but he forced her, there was no report of violence or threats.

After a jury trial on Thursday, Livingstone found not guilty of the three felony charges, according to court records information.

Livingstone, from Orange County and worked as personal trainer. In 1982, he won Mr. USA and 1987 he won Mr. California. He also won Orange County Muscle Classic in the 2008.

Under California Criminal Law, penal code section 261, rape is a non-consensual sexual activity. By that defination, if an alleged victim didn't give the consent to the sex act, she could claim she is raped.

Rape is felony and is one of the serious sex crimes that are considered as violent crimes. Rape involves any kind of sexual act forced on someone against her will by means of violence, threat or fear. Rape is usually charged as a felony and if convicted, the punishments are very severe.

If you have been charged with rape or sexual assault charges, it is vital to consult an experienced Orange County Criminal defense attorney or a Rape defense Attorney immediately to make sure that your rights are protected.

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