Defending Clients Against Adult And Child Sex Crime Charges

If you have been charged with a sex offense or placed under investigation, your future could be at stake. You need an experienced criminal defense lawyer who is prepared to stand by you at a difficult and stressful time, aggressively defending you against your serious charges.

At the Law Office of Thomas A. Johnson, we represent clients in Northern California who have been accused of federal and state sex offenses. You can rely on Sacramento sex crime defense lawyer Thomas A. Johnson for effective and compassionate legal representation.

What Are The Requirements For Sex Offenders In California?

California residents who are found guilty of a sex-related criminal offense will be legally obligated to join the registered sex offender database for a specified time based on the severity of their crime or a culmination of their past infringements. Once a convicted offender has registered with their local law enforcement agency, their information will also be sent to the Department of Justice. Depending on the egregiousness of the sexual offense the individual was found guilty of, they will need to provide their entire home address or only their ZIP Code, city and county. Offenders who have committed a subsequent sexual crime may be forced to provide their complete address if they were previously only obliged to provide partial information.

Sex offenders in California are also compelled to meet with law enforcement officials on an annual basis to ensure their contact information is entirely accurate. Offenders guilty of violent sexual crimes will be forced to revise their information every 90 days, and those considered to be transient must update their data every 30 days. If a convicted offender relocates, they must inform the local law enforcement agency about their upcoming move within five business days.

What Penalties Can Sex Offenders Face For Not Complying With Certain Requirements?

California has strict requirements for residents convicted of a sexual offense, and not adhering to those conditions can lead to additional penalties. Californians who fail to register as a sex offender after being convicted of a misdemeanor crime may receive a jail sentence of one year and be fined up to $1,000. If the individual is found guilty of a felony sexual crime and neglects their obligation to register as an offender, they will potentially receive a three-year prison sentence and fines not exceeding $10,000. Offenders failing to adhere to the registration requirements of their conviction often find themselves facing increased charges and monetary fines. Furthermore, convicted residents who do not abide by these conditions will be required to stay registered as sex offenders for an extended period of time.

Typically, once a person has satisfied the requirements placed upon them, they will have the opportunity to apply for consideration to be removed from the sex offender list. However, those who choose to ignore their registration requirements will not be eligible to remove themselves from the offender list, regardless of how much time has passed since their arrest. Ignoring registration requirements can additionally lead to increased supervision, which could include increased check-ins from law enforcement officials and location monitoring.

Providing Aggressive Representation Backed By Experience

Attorney Thomas A. Johnson, a former supervisor of the Rape Unit and the Adult Sexual Assault Unit at the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, has tried dozens of sexual assault cases, giving him a great deal of insight into prosecution strategies in sex cases.

Since Mr. Johnson became a defense attorney, he and our firm have been successfully defending clients against all types of adult and child sex charges, including the following:

• Rape offenses: Our firm defends clients against all types of California rape charges, including forcible rape, date rape, statutory rape and rape of an intoxicated person.
• Child pornography: If you have been accused of distributing or possessing child pornography, our attorney will aggressively defend your rights and your future.
• Child molestation: Our criminal defense lawyer has the experience to defend clients who have been accused of solicitation of minors and child molestation.
• Prostitution offenses: If you have been charged with or accused of soliciting a prostitute, pimping, pandering or any other prostitution offense, our attorney can help.

If you are convicted of a sex offense, you may be required to register as a sex offender for life. Our attorney will fight to keep you off the sex offender registry and help you avoid other serious consequences, including imprisonment, fines, community service and probation.

Sacramento And Placer County Sex Offense Lawyer · 916-248-8598

If you have been charged with any type of sex crime, it is important to consult with a lawyer right away. Our firm offers complete confidentiality in these and all other criminal cases. To schedule a consultation, please contact our office at 916-248-8598 or by email.