Rape

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Rape is an extremely serious crime in California.   As with other sex crimes, inmates accused or convicted rape are oftentimes taunted, harassed, violently assaulted and even killed while in custody.  Some inmates will seek to impart “vigilante justice” on persons accused of rape.  

If convicted of rape, you may face up to eight (8) years in state penitentiary, up to five additional years if the rape involved great bodily injury, and a fine of up to $10,000.  A rape conviction also carries horrible post-incarceration consequences, including registration as a sex offender (under Cal. Pen. Code §290).  Additionally, a rape conviction is a “strike” under the Three Strikes Law.

It has been our experience that many persons accused of this crime are the victims of false allegations.  Many times, a rape accusation is preceded by a fall-out in a relationship or other circumstance that breeds resentment in the accusing party, causing them to lie about the accused. 

But there is hope. 
 

Our Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers have a combined experience of more than 50 years defending persons accused of rape.  Our founding partners, Bruce McGregor and Robert Ernenwein, are former Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys.  Robert Ernenwein, one of our Co-founders, is Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization..  Robert Ernenwein and Bruce McGregor have both been named “Super Lawyers” by Los Angeles Magazine.  Robert Ernenwein has appeared as a legal analyst on multiple cable news programs, including Fox News.  The experience and capabilities of the lawyers at McGregor & Ernenwein are unmatched.

Our extensive experience and knowledge give us the tools we need to successfully challenge rape charges. 

Our California criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout Southern California, including Alhambra, Arcadia, Artesia, Avalon, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell gardens, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Calabasas, Carson, Cerritos, City of Industry, Claremont, Commerce, Compton, Covina, Cudahy, Culver City, Diamond Bar, Downey, Duarte, Eagle Rock, East Los Angeles, El Monte, El Segundo, Gardena, Glendale, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Huntington Park, Inglewood, Inland Empire, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, La Puente, La Verne, Lakewood, Lancaster, Lawndale, Lomita, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Malibu, Manhattan Beach, Marina Del Rey, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Palos Verdes Estates, Paramount, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Playa Del Rey, Pomona, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Rosemead, San Dimas, San Fernando, San Gabriel, San Marino, Seal Beach, Santa Clarita, Santa Fe Springs, Santa Monica, Seal Beach, Signal Hill, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, Temple City, Torrance, Vernon, Watts, Walnut, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westlake Village, and Whittier. 

We understand that anxiety and concern that a criminal charge or accusation can create.  That’s why our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Also, one of our Los Angeles criminal defense lawyers can meet with you on a Saturday or Sunday.  

Call us right now at 310-782-0552 or e-mail us to reserve your free consultation.