Los Angeles Internet Crime Defense Attorney

Computer Crimes Against a Child Lawyer in Los Angeles

Have you been accused of committing a computer crime against a child or minor? If so, you may face very serious criminal charges and your freedom may be at stake. A Los Angeles internet crimes defense lawyer at Okabe & Haushalter may be able to help, however. By providing legal counsel at the onset of any investigation or charges, a lawyer at our firm can begin protecting your rights and working to ensure that you do not receive maximum penalties for this offense.

In fact, a Los Angeles defense attorney at our firm may even be able to help you avoid facing formal criminal charges at all or may be able to secure an acquittal in the case of a criminal trial. At our firm, we handle all types of computer crimes against a child cases, including (but not limited to) the following:

• Solicitation of a minor over the internet
• Luring a minor
• Persuading a minor to engage in prostitution/sexual activity over the internet
• Child pornography- Internet Child Pornography Defense
• Engaging in sexual activity over the internet, with a minor
• Arranging a meeting with a minor over the internet, with the purpose of engaging in lewd and lascivious behavior
• Sending harmful material to a minor, with the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of the offender or the minor

Penalties for Internet Crimes Involving Children

Two main internet crimes involving children are outlined in California Penal Code, section 288. The Los Angeles internet crime defense lawyers at our firm are familiar with defending clients who are facing criminal charges under these laws, and we also understand which defense strategies may be admissible in these cases. The penalties and descriptions of these offenses are outlined below:

• California PC 288.2 – sending harmful material (images, recordings, video, text, etc.) by or using the phone, email, internet or website.
  • May be a felony or a misdemeanor charge, with a state prison or county jail sentence.
  • A second or subsequent offense under this section will be charged as a felony.
• California PC 288.3 – arranging a meeting with a minor for the purpose of indecent exposure or committing lewd or lascivious conduct.
  • Misdemeanor offense, punishable by up to 1 year in county jail, and/or a fine of up to $5,000.
  • If the offender actually attends the meeting, this is an automatic felony charge and may result in a state prison sentence of 2, 3 or 4 years.

Almost any internet sex crime involving children will result in sex offender registration for life, for the convicted.

Los Angeles Internet Crime Defense Lawyer

Consult a Los Angeles internet crimes attorney at our offices if you have been accused of any type of internet crime involving a child. Your freedom and future are at stake, and the only way you can effectively protect these is to work with a defense attorney. At our firm, we offer a free case evaluation to determine how we may be able to help you.

Our defense attorneys handle cases throughout Los Angeles, California, including Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Lomita, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Hermosa Beach and Torrance.

Contact a Los Angeles internet crimes lawyer at our firm regarding your charges involving an internet crime against a child.