Charged with a Sex Crime in Fresno?
Fresno Sex Crime Defense Attorney
Sex crimes are extremely serious and if you have been charged with a sex crime, it is imperative that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. If convicted of a sex crime, you may spend time in jail or prison, where convicted sex offenders are looked upon unfavorably by inmates convicted of other types of crimes. As a result, time spent in jail or prison is potentially much more dangerous than for other crimes. Further, many sex crimes convictions make you ineligible for probation, and most sex crime convictions require registration as a sex offender. This will subject you to difficulty in finding a place to live in general and may result in restrictions against where you can reside. In addition, under California's version of Megan's Law, which is the penal code applicable to registered sex offenders, your name, address, and photograph are available to the public. A sex crime conviction is a life altering event. It is crucial that you take action and seek legal representation by a Fresno area criminal defense attorney with experience in sex crimes cases. Brian Andritch has the experience and skills to assess the charges against you and evaluate the options available to defend you against these very tough charges.
Sex Crime Defense Lawyer in Fresno
Brian Andritch is a former Deputy District Attorney for Fresno County. Mr. Andritch's last assignment during his almost eight years with the District Attorney's Office was as a prosecutor on the Sexual Assault Team, which is the team responsible for prosecuting felony sex crimes. Mr. Andritch has experience in handling tough felony cases, and is prepared to aggressively defend clients who are charged with all types of sex crimes, including:
- Rape
- Statutory rape
- Lewd acts
- Prostitution
- Possession of child pornography
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual assault
- Child sex crimes
- Date rape
- Spousal rape
- Indecent exposure
- Failure to register
Conviction of a sex crime can result in grim, lifelong consequences for the defendant. Due to the severe penalties that attach to many sex crime charges, the importance of initiating a strong defense against the charges as soon after arrest as possible cannot be overstated. It is critical that you seek representation by an experienced, skilled criminal defense attorney. Each case is unique and will be thoroughly reviewed by Mr. Andritch, who will evaluate the facts and the evidence, and advise you on the best course of action to protect your rights and minimize your exposure to the harsh penalties that attach to sex crimes.
In some situations, bitter divorces or break-ups have led ex-partners to make serious accusations that sex crimes were committed against them. Sometimes those accusations are exaggerated and sometimes they are completely false. The laws were written with great care and strength to protect victims of sex crimes, and as a result, even those falsely accused find themselves firmly in the grip of and at the mercy of the criminal justice system. It is a frightening situation, and if charged, you must defend yourself as strongly and aggressively as possible in an attempt to shield yourself from consequences which can have a devastating and permanent effect on your life.
In the decade he has dedicated himself to working within the criminal justice system, Mr. Andritch has handled all types of sex crimes cases, and has the experience and skills to protect your rights to the fullest extent of the law. If you are being investigated for a sex crime or have been charged with a sex crime, it is critical that you contact Mr. Andritch as soon possible. Do not, under any circumstance, answer any questions from law enforcement or agree to meet with law enforcement without obtaining legal representation. The sooner you act, the sooner Mr. Andritch can evaluate your case and begin protecting your rights.
Contact Brian Andritch, Fresno Sex Crime Defense Lawyer,
if you have been arrested and charged with a Sex Crime in the Fresno area.