Los Angeles Internet Sex Crimes Attorney

Being accused of an internet sex crime in Los Angeles, CA, can impact your life before you're even arrested or convicted. These cases, which can involve allegations ranging from online solicitation to possession of illegal material, carry severe penalties and long-term consequences.

If you're under investigation or have already been charged in Los Angeles, reach out to Perlman Defense Federal Criminal Lawyers at (747) 373-0477 today to schedule a free consultation. Our Los Angeles internet sex crimes attorneys can provide the aggressive, discreet representation necessary to protect your reputation and freedom. 

How Can Perlman Defense Federal Criminal Lawyers Help If You’re Arrested for Internet Sex Crimes in Los Angeles, CA?

Internet sex crime allegations in Los Angeles, California, can involve serious penalties and complicated digital evidence. When you hire Perlman Defense Federal Criminal Lawyers, you can expect a defense focused on protecting your rights and evaluating the evidence against you. 

Our Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorneys can: 

• Review the evidence against you, working to challenge the chain of custody and the integrity of the data collected by federal agents
• Identify potential constitutional violations during the investigative process
• Explain the complexities of federal sentencing guidelines
• Negotiate favorable plea agreements or mitigate potential exposure if appropriate
• Leverage expert witnesses to provide specialized testimony 
• Provide a vigorous courtroom defense that holds the government to its burden of proof 

Our attorneys have 25+ years of experience and can help you build a robust defense strategy tailored to the facts of your case. Early involvement can give the team more time to evaluate the allegations, preserve relevant evidence, and prepare a defense. 

Call us today to schedule a confidential consultation with a Los Angeles sex crimes lawyer.

Overview of Internet Sex Crimes in California

“Internet sex crimes” isn't a single charge. It's a category that includes a range of offenses involving computers, phones, social media, messaging apps, or other online activity.

Internet sex crimes that may be charged under California law include:

• Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images: Prohibits sharing intimate images (including "revenge porn" or realistic-looking fabricated images) without consent to cause serious emotional distress.
• Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM): Prohibits knowingly possessing or controlling material depicting a minor engaged in sexual conduct. 
• Arranging a Meeting With a Minor for Lewd Purposes: Prohibits arranging to meet a minor or presumed minor for lewd conduct, often arising from online sting operations.

Whatever the specific allegation, a Los Angeles internet sex crimes lawyer can examine how digital evidence was obtained, whether it can reliably be attributed to you, and whether investigators followed constitutional requirements.

What Are the Penalties for Internet Sex Crimes in Los Angeles, California?

Depending on the offense, a conviction can lead to jail or prison time, substantial fines, and sex-offender registration requirements. 

The potential penalties for the offenses discussed above can include:

• A first offense for Non-consensual Distribution of Intimate Images is generally a misdemeanor that can carry up to six months in county jail and/or a fine. Repeat violations and offenses involving a victim who was a minor can result in up to one year in county jail and increased fines.
• Possession of CSAM is a violation of Penal Code § 311.11 and can result in felony liability, imprisonment, fines, and sex-offender registration. A person with certain qualifying prior convictions can face a state prison sentence of two, four, or six years.
• The offense of Arranging a Meeting With a Minor for Lewd Purposes can carry up to one year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. If the person goes to the arranged meeting place at or around the agreed-upon time, the offense can carry two, three, or four years in state prison.

Penalties can increase based on prior convictions and other circumstances. California's sex-offender registration law expressly includes convictions under Penal Code §§ 288.4 and 311.11. 

Because these charges often carry life-altering consequences beyond mere incarceration—including lifelong stigma and restricted housing or employment opportunities—retaining an experienced Los Angeles sex crimes attorney is often essential to protecting your rights and your future.

What Defenses Can Be Raised If I’m Arrested for Internet Sex Crimes?

Internet sex crime allegations can raise a number of factual and legal defenses. The defenses available in a particular case depend on the charge and the evidence.

Possible defense strategies include:

• Unlawful search and seizure: If police searched your devices, home, or accounts without a valid warrant or a recognized exception to the warrant requirement, the resulting evidence may be challenged.
• Entrapment: California focuses on whether law enforcement used pressure, persuasion, or other conduct that would likely cause a normally law-abiding person to commit the offense. Simply giving someone an opportunity to commit a crime is not enough.
• Lack of knowledge or intent: Depending on the charge, prosecutors may have to prove knowledge, intent, possession, distribution, or other specific elements beyond a reasonable doubt.
• Problems attributing digital evidence: Shared devices, account access, IP information, file locations, and other technical evidence may become important when prosecutors try to establish who possessed, sent, or controlled online material.

In some cases, our Los Angeles federal criminal defense lawyer may also negotiate with prosecutors over the charges or a potential resolution. Whether that is appropriate depends on the evidence, available defenses, and circumstances of the case.

Call Today to Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With a Los Angeles Internet Sex Crimes Attorney

Being accused of an internet sex crime isn't something anyone wants to deal with, but an accusation is not a conviction. The legal team at Perlman Defense Federal Criminal Lawyers can review the allegations, explain your options, and determine what defenses may be available based on the circumstances.

Contact our office today for a confidential consultation with a Los Angeles internet sex crimes lawyer and learn more about how we can help with your case.