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CHICO SEX OFFENSE ATTORNEYS

Sex Offenses Lawyers in Chico, California

95 Percent Success Rate in Contested Criminal Trials

If you have been accused of any sex crime, your future is at risk. With recent media attention and sex registration requirements, there is a tremendous social stigma attached to sex crimes. All too often, the accused is seen as being guilty even before the case begins. This is a lot of weight to carry. You do not have to carry it alone. The attorneys at the Rooney Law Firm know how to fight these charges. We know how to protect your rights and your future.

We can help you AVOID JAIL and sex registration requirements

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

  1. We bring more than 30 years of experience to every case we handle. Our commitment to defending the rights of people in Chico and throughout California has earned us a record of success. At the Rooney Law Firm, we have a 95 percent success rate in contested criminal trials.

California Sex Crime Defense Lawyers

We are available to defend against all sex crime charges, including:

  • Lewd and lascivious conduct
  • Sexual molestation
  • Rape
  • Sexual assault
  • Child molestation
  • Solicitation of a minor over the Internet
  • Child pornography
  • Prostitution
  • Statutory rape
  • Indecent exposure

In sex crimes, the opposition tends to focus its attention in the wrong direction. It will focus its attention on you, rather than on the crime. Our lawyers know how to divert the opposition’s gaze in the right direction. We know how to protect your rights and get you the justice you deserve.

Whether you have been charged with a sex crime or you have been led to believe that you will be charged, we can help. Early intervention by one of our skilled attorneys may allow us to find critical options to protect you from even having charges filed against you. This commitment to doing what is right for our clients has earned our lead attorney the title of Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year every year since 2004 in the Chico News and Review.

For a free initial consultation about how we can protect you from a sex crime charge, e-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW.

CHICO INTERNET SEX CHARGES ATTORNEY

The danger of being charged with Internet sex crimes has steadily increased through the years due to the prevalence of computers and other Internet-enabled personal electronic devices. If charged, you face serious repercussions if you do not contact an experienced attorney at the earliest possible moment. The state or federal government will immediately allocate resources and aggressively attempt to prove your guilt. It is our job to zealously defend you and protect your rights.

95 Percent Success Rate in Contested Criminal Trials

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

  • Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

The main defense against Internet sex charges is preparation. We will carefully examine all of the factors that led to your charge in order to develop an effective defense. Clients trust our thorough understanding of the law and technical expertise. We will strive to get your charges reduced or dismissed altogether to limit your exposure to the devastating consequences that might follow a conviction.

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right California Defense Lawyer

Most individuals charged with possession of child pornography are concerned about the possibility of lifetime registration as a sex offender. In many situations, we have focused our defense strategy around the avoidance, termination or reduction of registration requirement. Trust our success rate, the experience of our Chico attorneys and our detailed knowledge of criminal defense tactics to guide you through this process. We will vigorously defend your rights and protect your freedom.

E-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW for a free initial consultation with a dedicated sex crimes attorney. (800) 856-4529.

For a free initial consultation about how we can protect you from a sex crime charge, e-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW or (800) 856-4529.

DEFENDING AGAINST DATE RAPE CHARGES

If you have been accused of date rape, it is crucial to contact a skilled defense attorney as early as possible. Once we have accepted your case, we can begin to develop an effective case strategy that protects your rights and minimizes your exposure to consequences.

Date Rape Lawyer in Chico

At Rooney Law Firm, our lawyers have more than 30 combined years of experience defending clients from date rape charges. Most often, accusations of sexual assault or rape follow parties or dates. In a college town with many bars, sporting events and parties, alcohol is usually in abundance. This free-flowing alcohol can cause perceptions to be colored or reactions to be dulled. If you or your child has been charged with date rape, it is important to contact an experienced attorney who can carefully examine all the facts in the situation and provide effective legal defense that protects you from the full force of the criminal justice system.

E-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW for a free initial consultation with a dedicated date rape defense attorney. (800) 856-4529.

Unfortunately, date rape charges are usually the result of a misunderstanding. In some drastic situations, the allegations can result from feelings of anger or retribution. Whatever the situation, our Chico attorneys will vigorously defend you and ensure that your rights are protected.

For a free initial consultation about how we can protect you from a date rape charge in California, e-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW or (800) 856-4529.

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

SEX WITH A MINOR DEFENSE LAWYER

In California, statutory rape is typically defined as consensual sex with an individual who is under the age of 18 but over the age of 14. A conviction can mean severe consequences including jail time and potential registration as a sex offender. Contact our firm and discuss your situation through a confidential, no-cost consultation. We can provide legal advice on the best course of action for your defense.

95 Percent Success Rate in Contested Criminal Trials

At Rooney Law Firm, our lawyers have extensive experience defending clients against statutory rape charges. Clients benefit from our detailed legal knowledge and the thorough preparation that goes into developing a defense strategy. We understand that a sex crimes conviction can disrupt nearly every aspect of your personal and professional life. Registry as a sex offender can have dramatic consequences on where you can live or work. It is our goal to vigorously defend you against these charges and minimize your exposure to these devastating consequences.

Underage Sex Crimes Charges in Chico

Even though it is of little consequence to law enforcement if the individual lied about his or her age, this information can go a long way in your defense. If this person introduced themselves and maintained that they were over 18, we might be able to develop an effective defense for you. If a reasonable individual would believe that person to be over the age of consent, our Chico attorneys can challenge the prosecutor’s case. Trust us to vigorously fight to protect your freedom.

E-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW for a free initial consultation with a dedicated sex crimes attorney. (800) 856-4529.

For a free initial consultation about how we can protect you from a sex crimes charge, e-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW or (800) 856-4529.

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

NON-CONSENSUAL SEX ALLEGATIONS IN CHICO

If you have been accused of rape or sexual assault, a conviction can bring severe consequences including jail time and registration as a sex offender. An experienced attorney can carefully examine the facts of your situation and vigorously defend you against your charges in an effort to limit your exposure to these devastating consequences. Contact our firm to schedule a free consultation.

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

Defending Non-Consensual Sex Charges

At Rooney Law Firm, our Chico lawyers have more than 30 combined years of experience defending clients from a wide range of charges. These charges can be difficult for a less-experienced attorney to defend as they typically revolve around “he-said, she-said” allegations. Most often, nonconsensual sex charges amount to a misinterpretation of signals or a disagreement about intentions. Our firm has a trusted procedure in place to fight these charges based on our experience in this specific practice area. Clients trust our experience and our knowledge of the law to develop an effective case strategy.

95 Percent Success Rate in Contested Criminal Trials

If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime, or you have questions about consensual vs. non-consensual sex, we encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible. A conviction and registration as a sex offender might ultimately limit your options for education, employment and residence. Count on us to protect you through every stage of your legal process.

For a >free initial consultation about how we can protect you from a sex crime charge in California, e-mail us or call us toll-free at (800) TKO-4LAW or (800) 856-4529.

YUBA CITY CHILD PORNOGRAPHY DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Society takes crimes involving child pornography very seriously. Producing, distributing or even possessing child pornography can result in a very long prison sentence. Even looking at images of underage children in sexual poses or sexual acts is considered a serious crime. Creating such images or transferring files to other people is even more serious.Were you charged with a child pornography crime after taking your computer into a computer repair facility — and a technician discovered illegal images on your hard drive? Or have you been contacted by law enforcement agents who are requesting to inspect your computer? Did your teenager expose himself or herself and you to criminal charges by creating such images and saving them to your desktop or laptop computer — or e-mailing or sending them to others via instant messages on a cell phone or computer?Whatever stage your Internet porn case is at right now — and whatever the explanation as to how and why you have been accused of a “kiddie porn” offense — your legal situation is urgent. Your actions in the near future could mean the difference between freedom and long-term incarceration. Even after release from prison, you could be required to register for life as a sex offender. Your name, face, address and charges would be posted on the Internet for public access. You would be restricted as to where you could live and could expect other negative repercussions such as difficulty finding housing or employment.

If Rooney Law Firm represents you after you have been charged or are under investigation for a child pornography crime, our defense strategy may include some of the following:

  • Input from a computer forensic specialist
  • Investigation as to whether you had control of your computer when the images were saved onto it
  • Determination of whether law enforcement agents used a proper search warrant
  • If charges cannot be refuted, pursuit of alternative resolutions other than prison and sex offender registration
  • Request for bail reduction
  • Negotiations with prosecutors — often including discussion of alternative or reduced charges

Prosecutors and district attorneys are busy and handle many cases every day. They do not have the time or incentive to review a case with a fine-tooth comb the way an attorney dedicated to your defense will do. Our Chico and Yuba City child pornography defense lawyers are committed to aggressive defense on behalf of our clients, no matter what the criminal charges are or how challenging the case may be.

Our Approach and Resources Can Make a Difference

Our criminal defense team will work together to ensure that nothing gets overlooked with your defense. Here, at least two attorneys (including at least one lead attorney) will review all of the evidence and everything else connected with your case. Often, this will also involve working with professional investigators and experts, such as toxicologists, to sort through and challenge the evidence the state plans to use against you in court.

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

For a free initial consultation, call us at either of the two numbers listed above or complete the brief e-mail form provided on the Contact page of this website.

DEFENDING AGAINST MOLESTATION CHARGES

Criminal charges of child molestation may be legitimate accusations of wrongdoing. Society holds that children should not be sexually exploited. In many cases, however, when we represent defendants in child molestation cases, we find other factors at work, such as the following:
  • Parents involved in child custody battles making false accusations against each other
  • Child witnesses whose testimony has been tainted by suggestive coaching by counselors or other adults
  • Child or adult witnesses who have exaggerated the facts in an attempt to get revenge or pursue some ulterior motive
  • Misunderstanding in adult-child interactions

Do not underestimate the risk to your freedom and your future if you are charged with child sexual abuse. You may believe or know that the incident in question was not what it has been construed to be by prosecutors, police or complaining witnesses (the child or adults who relay a child’s report of improper exposure, touching or fondling). You may feel that you have been framed or backed into a corner.

Fair or unfair, if you have reached the point of being called a child molester in a legal context, you need knowledgeable counsel and representation.

You need to take action to fight negative outcomes of a sex crime conviction such as the following:

  • Jail or prison sentence
  • Fines, fees and other penalties
  • Sex offender registry
  • A lifelong criminal record

Contact an experienced Yuba City child molestation defense attorney through this website by calling e-mailing us through our Contact page

Rooney Law Firm: We Have the Right Approach and Resources

Our Chico criminal defense team pledges to review all evidence connected with your case if we represent you. We are likely to collaborate with professional investigators and experts, such as child psychologists, to prepare to challenge the evidence the state plans to use against you in court.

Getting the Right Legal Team Starts With Choosing the Right Attorney

Chico Phone: (530) LAW-HELP (530-345-5678)
California Toll Free: (800) TKO-4LAW (800-856-4529)

Available for office appointments at: Redding, CA and Nevada City, CA

For a free initial consultation, call us at either of the two numbers listed above or complete the brief e-mail form provided on the Contact page of this website.

Our goal is to help people in the best way possible. this is a basic principle in every case and cause for success. contact us today for a free consultation. 

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