Child Molestation

California Child Molestation Criminal Defense Lawyers

Many people believe that those charged with child molestation deserve to be locked away in prison for life. They immediately classify the accused as guilty and incapable of rehabilitation.

At the law offices of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, in San Jose, California, we vigorously defend citizens throughout Santa Clara County who have been charged with child molestation and other sex crimes. We stand firm for our clients and their rights.

Call us today at 408-217-0356 or e-mail us to schedule a free consultation with an experienced sex crimes defense attorney.

Serious Crimes. Serious Defense.

Child molestation is an extremely serious crime. Even lesser offenses — such as touching over the clothes — can result in a significant prison sentence. In addition, the accused may face consecutive sentences for multiple incidences of the same crime, thereby extending an already lengthy prison sentence

At the law offices of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel, we understand the importance of protecting your freedom and your reputation. Our firm is committed to ensuring that you receive fair treatment both in the court of law and the court of public opinion. We frequently utilize psychologists and other experts to accurately determine if our clients are mentally ill, or if they have other issues such as drug or alcohol addiction. We interview witnesses and challenge variations of stories to ensure the victims are telling the truth about the alleged sexual abuse. A Forensic Psychologist is usually hired to prove that our client is not a pedaphile.

It is important to understand that the penalties for child molestation increase greatly with the severity of the crime. For example, sexual abuse of a child under the age of 12 will result in much stricter punishment than exposure or "flashing" someone between the ages of 16-18. No matter the crime or potential punishments, our goal is to protect our client's rights and limit the penalties they are facing.

100 Years of Combined Experience

Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined experience representing coaches, teachers, parents and others accused of:

• Inappropriate touching over the clothing
• Sexual intercourse with a minor (statutory rape)
• Flashing/indecent exposure
• And the more serious cases of child molestation

If you or someone you love has been charged with child molestation, contact a dedicated San Jose criminal defense attorney at at the law offices of Hinkle, Jachimowicz, Pointer & Emanuel. We will provide the aggressive representation you need to protect your rights, stay out of jail and keep your name off sex-offender registries.