About Criminal Defense
It is crucial that you not consider representing yourself if you are facing criminal charges. The penalties for criminal convictions can be very harsh and you may well be risking your freedom, if not your very life.
At Rizio & Nelson, we believe that you need to understand your options, legal rights, and the workings of the court system. We will provide you with an initial consultation without charge and discuss all of these important areas with you. All information that we are given about your case during this consultation will remain confidential.
Once your initial consultation with the experienced staff at Rizio & Nelson is complete, you will be armed with the knowledge about the judicial system and a better understanding of the charges you are facing, giving you're the ability to make an informed decision. Do not risk your freedom, or your life, with inadequate representation. Call us today.
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Child Abuse
Child abuse is generally defined as cruelty inflicted on a child, including mental or physical abuse or neglect, sexual exploitation or abuse. Public School Teachers, Emergency Room Doctors, Family Physicians, and other caregivers are required by law to report any cases of child abuse as they see fit.
Child abuse does not only carry severe penalties, child abuse charges of any type carry a significant social stigma that can affect not only you but also your family, and often your employer and/or coworkers. The social stigma associated with child abuse can seem to lower the burden of proof in the minds of jurors. Because of the horrendous nature of these crimes, prosecutor are under immense public pressure to pursue charges and are also extremely motivated to seek convictions for these types of crimes.
At Rizio & Nelson, we understand that these cases are extremely viable and that testimony obtained from a child may have been induced in a manner that was designed to aid the prosecutors' case.
If you are facing child abuse charges, it is crucial that you use a legal defense team with specific experience in dealing with crimes against children. Call us twenty-four hours a day for a free, confidential consultation. The sooner you contact us, the better your chances are to resolve this matter in a mutually beneficial manner.
Child abuse does not only carry severe penalties, child abuse charges of any type carry a significant social stigma that can affect not only you but also your family, and often your employer and/or coworkers. The social stigma associated with child abuse can seem to lower the burden of proof in the minds of jurors. Because of the horrendous nature of these crimes, prosecutor are under immense public pressure to pursue charges and are also extremely motivated to seek convictions for these types of crimes.
At Rizio & Nelson, we understand that these cases are extremely viable and that testimony obtained from a child may have been induced in a manner that was designed to aid the prosecutors' case.
If you are facing child abuse charges, it is crucial that you use a legal defense team with specific experience in dealing with crimes against children. Call us twenty-four hours a day for a free, confidential consultation. The sooner you contact us, the better your chances are to resolve this matter in a mutually beneficial manner.
Child Enticement
Unfortunately, child enticement has a vague definition, and it is possible that this charge will be rendered against a person who actually had no criminal intent. Fortunately, the prosecution has the burden to prove intent to harm the child. Child enticement is generally defined as attempting to lure or persuade any child to enter, stay, or leave any building, vehicle or place with the use of force or with intent to commit indecent assault, battery, rape, disseminate material harmful to children, indecent exposure, unnatural, or lascivious acts.
All of us are aware that any crime involving children includes high emotions, creating not only personal pain, but the stigma of being associated with an abuse charge against a child will follow you the rest of your life, affecting your home life and employment.
Because prosecutors are under tremendous pressure not only to charge someone with these crimes, but also to successfully prosecute the defendant, many times they find ways to question the victims (children) in ways that are beneficial to their case and thereby damaging to themselves.
Anyone facing child enticement charges needs a legal defense team with experience in the field of crimes against children. At Rizio & Nelson, our experienced legal team is available twenty-four hours a day to make sure that you understand your legal rights when faced with these charges.
All of us are aware that any crime involving children includes high emotions, creating not only personal pain, but the stigma of being associated with an abuse charge against a child will follow you the rest of your life, affecting your home life and employment.
Because prosecutors are under tremendous pressure not only to charge someone with these crimes, but also to successfully prosecute the defendant, many times they find ways to question the victims (children) in ways that are beneficial to their case and thereby damaging to themselves.
Anyone facing child enticement charges needs a legal defense team with experience in the field of crimes against children. At Rizio & Nelson, our experienced legal team is available twenty-four hours a day to make sure that you understand your legal rights when faced with these charges.
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Child Pornography Charges
Simply receiving an email that depicts an actual (or simulated) sexual act by an individual under the age of 18 could result in your being charged under the California Child Pornography laws. Additionally, both state and federal laws are dictated that make it a crime to produce, distribute, or sell materials that exploit or even portray a minor child.
In spite of the fact that the material may not be considered legally obscene or involve nudity, courts have held that material, including films and images obtained, shared, or distributed through the use of computer technology and the internet, may not involve children under 18 years old.
Internet pornography charges are generally prosecuted at the Federal level and are more difficult to defend because they require entirely different strategies. When you are charged, it is essential that you understand whether the charges you are facing are filed by the state, by the federal government, or both. As with all other crimes that involve children, a significant social stigma is attached to child pornography for the defendant.
The complexity of computer technology can also affect child pornography cases in a positive or negative manner and must always be considered when defending these crimes. It is also important to note that when computers are involved, Rizio and Nelson's attorneys possess sufficient expertise in cyber-crimes.
If you are facing potential child pornography charges, it is essential that you use a legal defense team with specific expertise dealing with crimes against children and, where appropriate, cyber-crimes. The law offices of Rizio & Nelson are uniquely qualified to aid you in these matters and are available to you 24 hours a day. Remember, the earlier you contact us the more likely we are to be able to help you maintain a successful defense.
In spite of the fact that the material may not be considered legally obscene or involve nudity, courts have held that material, including films and images obtained, shared, or distributed through the use of computer technology and the internet, may not involve children under 18 years old.
Internet pornography charges are generally prosecuted at the Federal level and are more difficult to defend because they require entirely different strategies. When you are charged, it is essential that you understand whether the charges you are facing are filed by the state, by the federal government, or both. As with all other crimes that involve children, a significant social stigma is attached to child pornography for the defendant.
The complexity of computer technology can also affect child pornography cases in a positive or negative manner and must always be considered when defending these crimes. It is also important to note that when computers are involved, Rizio and Nelson's attorneys possess sufficient expertise in cyber-crimes.
If you are facing potential child pornography charges, it is essential that you use a legal defense team with specific expertise dealing with crimes against children and, where appropriate, cyber-crimes. The law offices of Rizio & Nelson are uniquely qualified to aid you in these matters and are available to you 24 hours a day. Remember, the earlier you contact us the more likely we are to be able to help you maintain a successful defense.
