Sex Offenders and Parole ViolationsPosted on: May 24, 2010 at 10 p.m.The California Sex Offender registry was originally created to protect people from potential predators. However, the list has also become a way of tagging alleged criminals and adding other penalties onto their sentences. For any Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney, representing someone charged with a crime that involves a sex crime is growing increasingly complex. A recent case is a perfect example of how complex any case can be when a sex offender is involved, making it critical to have a highly skilled Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney. In San Diego, a man from Northern California (who is also a registered sex offender) allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and went on a two day crime spree. Authorities claim the man attempted to rob or kidnap several women and teenage girls at knifepoint. He is charged with robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and evading a peace officer (as well as attempted kidnapping). What has become particularly disturbing to many Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorneys is how law enforcement officials are reacting to this news. One individual stated “These people cannot be cured. So Why are we letting them out?" Another prosecutor and Assemblyman from Orange County said “They are sick, demented, perverted individuals. The only solution is to lock them up and throw away the key." This sort of attitude is typical of people who do not fully understand how or why sex crimes happen, or how they are prosecuted. A Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney may represent someone charged with statutory rape of a 16 year old, another may be charged with molestation of a 6 year old. Treating these two crimes, or the individuals who commit them, in the same manor is simply unwise and unjust. However, with people everywhere treating registered sex offenders as scum, only having a skilled Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney on your side can provide the type of legal protection necessary for anyone charged with a sex crime. If you or someone you love has been charged with such a crime, contact the Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today by calling 877-781-1570. With over 50 years of experience defending people charged with felony sex crimes, we can provide a top notch legal defense. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Crimes and DNAPosted on: May 21, 2010 at 5:42 p.m.When a Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorney represents someone charged with a sex crime, he usually has to be concerned with witness testimony, circumstantial evidence and physical evidence. On occasion, the physical evidence includes DNA taken from either the scene of the crime or from the victim’s body. In a recent case, police say a convicted felon who was deported to Mexico three years ago was allegedly molesting an 11 year old girl in Southern California. He was arrested Monday and investigators used DNA evidence from an alleged February 11 attack against him. He supposedly entered the girl’s bedroom by removing a screen in an unlocked window. He also allegedly admitted that he had assaulted at least for other females ranging in age from 11 to 22. The man was booked on suspicion of felony assault to commit rape as well as burglary. For a Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorney, DNA can be a double edged sword. It can either exonerate a client, or convict them. However, DNA evidence can be incredibly faulty. For example, all it implies is that the alleged victim and the defendant made some sort of contact. For two adults, it may simply imply that they had intercourse. For an adult and an individual that is underage, it could be fare more complicated than that. Prosecutors attempt to convince juries that DNA evidence is a smoking gun, but it is not all that clear. However, only a skilled Los Angeles Sex Crimes Defense Attorney can effectively combat a jury’s response to such evidence. Frequently committed Los Angeles Sex Crimes include rape, statutory rape, date rape, lewd conduct, pandering, prostitution, child pornography, child molestation and more. Any lawyer who defends someone charged with such a crime must invest heavily into investigating the claims of the alleged victim, any witnesses, DNA evidence and even medical records. The penalties for Los Angeles Sex Crimes include imprisonment, being placed on the sex offender registry, probation, parole, large fines, restitution, court ordered counseling and more. For a normal person, it could lead to the end of their life as they know it. Sex offenders are seen as pariah within any community, forced to live far from schools, parks, and anywhere else children are present. You could even be limited in your job opportunities. If you or someone you love has been charged with Los Angeles Sex Crimes, contact the defense attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP at 877-781-1570. With over 50 years of combined experience with criminal matters, sex crimes and government prosecutors, we can craft an effective legal defense on your behalf. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Major Los Angeles Sex CrimesPosted on: April 21, 2010 at 12:09 a.m.In order to become an effective Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney, a lawyer must understand the law, the courts and public opinion. Having a savvy Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney working for you can keep you out of prison, free from fines and off of the California Sex Offender Registry. Two extremely high profile Los Angeles Sex Crime cases demonstrate the extreme need to higher a skilled lawyer to protect yourself due to the extreme consequences and punishments. In Long Beach, the former head of the state’s largest mental hospital is being charged with molesting his adopted son for over a decade. The man is now 62 years old and is facing 35 counts of sexually abusing one of his four foster sons from 1992 to 2004. He was the head of the Napa State Hospital but was fired after revelations of his arrest. The prosecution is stating that at least 12 other men, including another of his foster sons, are claiming to be victims of sexual abuse. In a national sexual assault case, an amazing example of how vital a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney truly is, a 31 year old registered sex offender pleaded guilty to the slaying of two teenage girls in northern San Diego. The man previously served five years in prison for beating and molesting a 13 year old girl. He pleaded guilty to murdering Chelsea King and Amber Dubois, both teenagers, during an attempt to rape them. He is being sentenced to life in prison instead of potentially the death penalty in exchange for his plea. To further demonstrate the extreme need of a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney for anyone charged with such a violation, the penalties include:
If you or anyone you know has been charged with a sex crime, contact the Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney team at Kestenbaum Eisnger & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570. Our lawyers have decades of experience with Los Angeles sex crimes and can provide a top notch criminal defense. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Crimes at UCLAPosted on: April 9, 2010 at 7:55 p.m.When people think of Los Angeles Sex Crimes on college campuses, they usually think of date rape in regard to sororities and fraternities. However, Los Angeles Sex Crimes can involve far more than just the actions of intoxicated young adults, they can involve predators stalking young women. At UCLA, there has been a rash of sexual assaults involving female students. There have been six “crotch-grabbing" incidents in the last month. The incidents date back to March 8. Alleged crimes include perpetrators hiding near the Ralph’s grocery store in Westwood Village and grabbing the crotches of women as they passed by as well as other attacks. All six of the women tell police that the suspect was Hispanic, middle-aged, average height and build. Other Los Angeles Sex Crimes have occurred on campus as well, but they were unrelated to these 6 in question. When a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney agrees to represent someone charged with sexual assault, he will thoroughly investigate the claims of each alleged victim, police reports and evidence. Often times one person will be accused of committing several acts simply because he or she resembles the description of the perpetrator. Unfortunately, due to the emotional nature of these types of cases, witnesses and alleged victims may not fully remember the actual person who committed the crime. A skilled Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney can utilize his skill in analyzing any and all testimony to root out inconsistencies, lies and half-truths. Being accused of a Los Angeles Sex Crime can be a scary, overwhelming experience, because the penalties can be massive. Inclusion on sex offender lists, heavy jail time, fines and so forth can ruin a person’s life. A Los Angeles Sex Crime is any illegal act or illegal form of human sexual behavior, as defined by the state or federal government. When the government prosecutes such crimes, they usually seek to make examples of defendants, especially in cases involving children. This is why having a skilled, experienced Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney is so important to defendants. If you, or someone you know, have been charged with a Los Angeles Sex Crime, contact the lawyers at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin. Our skilled Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorneys understand the law, prosecutors, judges, juries and even the nature of sex offender lists. We can guide you through the legal process and provide top-notch legal services, fighting hard to protect your freedoms. Call us today at 877-781-1570. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Burbank Sex Crime Involves a Former TeacherPosted on: March 25, 2010 at 6:50 p.m.When a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney takes on a case, the issues involved are usually highly controversial and emotional. Parents of the minor involved will want extreme forms of punishment, the prosecution will attempt to demonize the defendant, and the accused will face extreme prejudice in and out of the courtroom. Los Angeles Sex Crime penalties are severe, limiting a person's ability to live near a school, park or even a bus stop, limiting a person's job prospects and putting them on a sex offender list for a long term public shaming. It's vitally important that anyone charged with a Los Angeles Sex Crime get a Criminal Defense Attorney who understands what he is doing, what the law is and how best to defend his client. One perfect example of someone being hammered from all sides by the press, the prosecution and the general public is a former Burbank school teacher who pleaded no-contest to a Los Angeles Sex Crime, receiving a two year sentence as a result. In a plea bargain, the woman entered the plea in exchange for prosecutors dropping four other charges against her. She also admitted to a new charge of committing lewd acts on a child under 16, which will require her to register as a sex offender for the rest of her life. The woman was an English teacher who had an affair with a middle-school student. She lost her job, will spend two years in jail and, as mentioned earlier, will spend the rest of her life on the sex offender registry. Getting caught in any situation without a skilled lawyer is a major drawback; this is especially true for anyone caught in a criminal matter who does not have a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney. Being arrested for or charged with a Los Angeles Sex Crime can and will lead to serious jail time, fines, being listed on a sex offender registry and much more. In cases such as these, having a lawyer on your side who can defend your rights and freedoms effectively is absolutely necessary. At Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP, our Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorneys are skilled and equipped for even the most complex and highly charged criminal defense. With decades of experience as both criminal defense attorneys and prosecutors, our lawyers possess a unique insight into any Los Angeles Sex Crime case. If your or someone you love has been charged with a Los Angeles Sex Crime, contact our offices today at 877-781-15870. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Crime in North HollywoodPosted on: March 17, 2010 at 5:50 p.m.Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorneys represent people charged with all manner of sex crimes, from rape, to sexual assault and molestation. Other sex crimes, such as child pornography, also require a skilled knowledge of the law and a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney with a unique level of experience. A recent case in North Hollywood involved an alleged sexual assault that could potentially lead to years of jail time for the accused if he is convicted. A man is accused of grabbing a woman off of the street, pulling her into a parking lot, forcing her to undress and then raping her before running off. The alleged perpetrator is in his mid-20's, Latino and average height. For such a sex crime, years in prison, heavy fines, years of probation and possible being placed on the sex offender list are all realistic punishments he could face. For this particular individual, if he is caught and arrested (he has not been found yet), he could face a slew of crimes including resisting arrest. When it comes to sex crimes, police may attach additional violations to help increase jail time or to make sure the sex crime is charged as a felony. This is one of the reasons a Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney is so important. Without a skilled attorney watching out for your best interests, you could be caught off guard by a slew of charges that are allegedly related to the crime. Typical Los Angeles Sex Crimes include:
Los Angeles Sex Crime PenaltiesA Los Angeles Sex Crime can lead to years in prison, years of probation, mandatory meetings, heavy fines, limited job prospects, inclusion on the sex offender registry, limited housing options and much more. Having a skilled Los Angeles Sex Crime Defense Attorney can help you avoid these issues and stay clear of a lifetime of penalties.If you have been charged with a serious criminal offense, do not hesitate to call Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP at (877) 781-1570. Our knowledgeable legal team can evaluate your case and advise you of your legal options. Tagged as: los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Offender Stigma And Its ImplicationsPosted on: February 14, 2010 at 2:10 a.m.Being convicted of a Los Angeles sex crime can change a person’s entire life in more ways than one. Not only can it affect what one is allowed to do and not do, but it can also change a person emotionally and physically as well. Take for example, Ricky Blackman of Oklahoma, a Tier 3 offender on Oklahoma’s sex offender registry. Blackman was a sociable, outgoing teenager, but that all changed when he was convicted for having sex with a 13-year-old girl he believed was 15. Blackman was 16 at the time and the sex offender followed him for years after the incident. This affected Blackman severely as he was unable to attend high school, go to his younger brother’s football games or visit the town library. His mother, Mary Duval, says that Blackman is not the same person he was before the incident, “He was so fun-loving and just full of life. I mean there’s no other word. Ricky was full of life and now he’s definitely more cautious, more reserved." Blackman lived with the "sex offender" label for nearly four years, until a law that took effect in Oklahoma in November removed his name from the registry. After his conviction, Blackman's family moved to Oklahoma where he finished his probation and sex offender treatment. His record was expunged in Iowa, but the same was not the case in Oklahoma; Blackman continued to be on the sex offender registry there. Blackman had to comply with state residency restrictions that prevent registered sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school or day care center and his attempts to enroll in high school were unsuccessful because he considered a danger to the rest of the students. Another aspect of Blackman’s life that became difficult was finding a job. He was continually turned town by employers such as Wal-Mart, McDonald's and another fast food restaurants. "I know what I did was wrong and I deserved to be punished for it. But this destroyed my life. Took it away from me," said Blackman. Like Blackman, many sex offenders face the same hurdles in California. The stigma that follows sex offenders can take a heavy toll on their lives, but there is something you can do about it. If you have been charged with a Los Angeles sex crime, contact the Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP immediately. Our Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney team has more than 50 years of courtroom experience and will fight on your behalf to protect your rights. Contact us at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on Los Angeles sex crimes and what we can do for you. Tagged as: los angeles criminal defense attorney, los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Crimes And Housing IssuesPosted on: February 3, 2010 at 6:36 p.m.Any Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney understands there is much more at stake for a defendant in a sex crime case than just jail time. There is a new "Scarlet Letter" that is painted on the record of anyone convicted of a sex crime in California, and it takes the most skilled Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney teams to be able to clear a person's name. On Monday, the California Supreme Court upheld residency restrictions for sex offenders, ruling that thousands may be barred from living near schools and parks. The 5-2 decision permits California to continue enforcing residency restrictions on thousands of sex offenders who were paroled after Proposition 83 took effect in November 2006. The decision will also allow California to enforce the residency restrictions on those who were convicted years before the law took effect. Proposition 83, also known as “Jessica’s Law", bans sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of schools or parks where there are children present. Four sex offenders on parole challenged the law, saying that there was no place in which to live and be in compliance of the law in the cities to which they had been paroled. Although the four parolees were convicted before Proposition 83 passed, the decision will require them to adhere to the residency rules that were put in place after Proposition 83 was passed. In densely populated cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, it is difficult for sex offenders to comply with the rules because of the proximity of schools and parks to housing. Offenders do have the right to challenge the residency rules before a judge if they have a legitimate claim of not having a place to live due to the residency restrictions. The main defense that an accused sex offender can have, however, is staying off of sex offender registry lists in the first place. A sex offense charge can have serious consequences, including the housing issues mentioned above, so avoiding a sex offender registry list altogether is the best defense against these consequences. If you have been charged of a Los Angeles sex crime, you need a Los Angeles sex crime attorney team on your side to protect your rights at all times. The proximity of schools and parks to housing in Los Angeles makes it difficult for sex offenders to comply with the residency rules placed upon them. Having a knowledgeable and professional team on your side will prove to be beneficial to you as housing becomes increasingly scarce for registered sex offenders. The Los Angeles sex crime attorney team at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP can help protect your rights as a parolee and will fight to keep you off of sex offender registry lists so that you can live your life as normally as possible. Contact us immediately at 1-877-781-1570 or visit our website at www.keglawyers.com for more information on Los Angeles sex crimes and how our Los Angeles sex crime attorney team can help you in your time of need. Tagged as: los angeles criminal defense attorney, los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Comedian Arrested for Sexual AssaultPosted on: January 27, 2010 at 4:22 p.m.Comedian and actor Andy Dick was arrested in West Virginia this past Saturday after police say he sexually assaulted two men at a bar. Dick, who was scheduled to perform at a comedy club in Huntington, West Virginia, is accused of grabbing the bouncer’s crotch and later groping and kissing another male patron in the very early morning hours on January 23rd. Dick was arrested and later released after posting $60,000 bail. Police have charged the comedian with two felony counts of sexual abuse. Dick’s next hearing is scheduled for February 2nd. This latest arrest is one of a long history of bad behavior for the comedian. Dick has been arrested numerous times on both drug and alcohol-related charges, as well as being arrested for several other related sex offense incidents. In 2007 Dick was forcibly removed from the Los Angeles set during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live after repeatedly touching fellow guest Ivanka Trump. In 2008 the comedian was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery after pulling down the blouse of a 17 year-old girl, exposing her breasts. In 2009 Dick appeared on Sober House, a spin-off of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew in an attempt to deal with his excessive drinking habits. While Dick’s latest brush with the law occurred in West Virginia, sex offenses are taken no less seriously in Los Angeles. Sex crimes by their very natures can easily derail a person’s life. While what classifies as a sex crime can vary from illegal possession of pornography to sexual assault or battery to rape, most sex crimes in Los Angeles are considered felony criminal offenses. Being convicted of a sex crime in Los Angeles also very often means being required to register with the state’s sex offender registry. This registry is online and available for the public to view, effectively punishing those convicted of sex crimes long after their jail sentences or other punishments are completed. Being convicted of a felony criminal offense in Los Angeles can also limit your choices in looking for work or finding a place to live. Being convicted of certain sex crimes may make finding a decent home even more difficult by placing restrictions on how close you may live to schools, parks or even bus stops. If you have been charged with a sex offense in Los Angeles, call the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP today. Our attorneys have decades of combined courtroom experience in successfully defending against sex offense charges. Let us fight for you. Tagged as: los angeles criminal defense attorney, los angeles sex crime defense attorney Evangelist Sentenced to Prison for Sex CrimesPosted on: November 16, 2009 at 2:02 a.m.A Los Angeles sex crime is a serious crime, and if you are accused, you need a highly skilled Los Angeles sex crime defense attorney. Anyone convicted of a Los Angeles sex crime could face decades in prison, a life time on the sex offender registry and other penalties. For example, Tony Alamo, an evangelical pastor, was sentenced to 175 years in federal prison on November 13 for taking underage girls across state lines for sex. Alamo, 75, was convicted on a 10-count federal indictment in July. The emotionally charged testimony featured some of Alamo’s victims explaining the detrimental effects that Alamo had on their lives and the lives of their families. U.S. District Judge Harry F. Barnes said Alamo used his status as father figure and pastor and threatened the girls with the loss of their salvation. "Mr. Alamo, one day you will face a higher a greater judge than me, may he have mercy on your soul," Barnes said. Alamo was accused of taking several child “brides" across state lines in order to sexually molest them. One of the victims that Alamo took as a “bride" at age 8 testified at the hearing. “You have the audacity to ask for mercy? What mercy did you show us?" she said. The victim also said that she now plans to become an FBI agent in order to help other child sex abuse victims. Although Alamo’s lawyers plan to appeal Barnes’ ruling, Alamo will stay in Texarkana pending a Jan. 13 hearing. After that hearing, Alamo will be placed in federal prison to begin his sentence. Alamo has been sentenced to 175 years in prison on the basis that he molested several children throughout the years. There has been a string of Los Angeles sex crimes that have convicted criminals and carried heavy prison sentences as well. A Los Angeles sex crime is a serious allegation and one which requires highly trained professionals to combat in court. Although the incident occurred in Arkansas and several other states, a Los Angeles sex crime can carry similar consequences. Los Angeles sex crime cases are highly complex and emotionally charged; they can result in biased jury selection and evidence. The nature of sex crime cases can effectively swing the pendulum against you if you use an ineffective defense tactic. An experienced Los Angeles sex crime attorney can assure you of a fair trial and will fight on your behalf to prove your innocence. If you have been charged with, or accused of, a Los Angeles sex crime, contact the Los Angeles sex crime defense attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin at 877-781-1570. Tagged as: los angeles criminal defense attorney, los angeles sex crime defense attorney Los Angeles Sex Crime Shocks CommunityPosted on: October 31, 2009 at 9:24 p.m.A recent rape has shocked the city, surrounding areas and school administrators. Three teens in Richmond California were arrested on charges of gang raping a 15-year-old girl outside a high school dance while as many as two dozen people stood around watching and not calling the police. The defendants are all under 18 and did not enter pleas in their case. The case is so serious that the defendants wore bullet proof vests in court for fear that they could be shot. A los angeles sex crime such as this could lead to decades in prison for any defendants, including those under the age of 18. These individuals were reportedly recorded on cell phones, with people standing around laughing during the incident. These individuals are charged with an assort of crimes, including rape, sexual penetration with a foreign object, robbery and assault causing great bodily harm. los angeles sex crime attorneys in such cases would have to work incredibly hard to prove innocence, since the jury, public and even the courts would be biased in such a salacious case. While this incident happened in Northern California, los angeles sex crime cases can be no less publicized by the press. Having a skilled los angeles sex crime defense attorney working for you can help protect against a biased court, biased jury and intense public scrutiny. For example, even though this case is being made very public, the evidence has yet to be examined and the trial has yet to happen. These individuals are worthy of a fair trial under the U.S. Constitution, which people often forget in such a case. A los angeles sex crime defense attorney will work aggressively to prove your innocence and protect your freedom. 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