Sex-crime allegations require experienced counsel
Sex offenses are aggressively prosecuted and heavily punished in California. Overzealous prosecutors and police agencies can become focused on obtaining a conviction at any cost. Investigations may be conducted with a pre-drawn conclusion, and evidence of a suspect’s innocence can be ignored.
These are not cases that should be trusted to an amateur defense attorney. Mark Anthony Raimondo has handled more than 100 sexual-assault cases during his career, from misdemeanor allegations through complex felony child-molestation cases.
Investigation flaws and ignored evidence
The archived page reports dismissals and not-guilty verdicts obtained by identifying flaws in the investigation process, uncovering ignored evidence, and challenging allegations that were not truthful.
Felony exposure and lifelong consequences
Allegations of sexual misconduct are often charged as felonies, though some lesser offenses may be misdemeanors. Felony punishment can involve years in prison, and violent or multiple offenses can expose an accused person to a life sentence.
Sex-offender registration
Many sex offenses require registration. The archived page emphasized that registration consequences may apply not only to serious felony charges but also to certain misdemeanor conduct, depending on the offense and the court’s findings.
If an accusation carries possible registration, the defense must address both the immediate criminal case and the long-term consequences.
The defense should not wait
Once prosecutors, police, and child-protective agencies learn of an accusation, it may be treated as absolute truth. Each day that passes allows the government to strengthen its case without anyone working to clear your name. The sooner the firm is contacted, the faster the team can begin investigating and preparing the defense.
The Law Offices of Mark Anthony Raimondo understand the highly sensitive nature of these matters and are prepared to meet in a confidential environment, answer questions, and begin defending the case at every level.
Client experiences from the archived page
“During my pretrial hearing Mark noticed a seemingly small but critical mistake the D.A. made and was able to get both charges dropped immediately. Just like that my nightmare was over.”Mark — sex-crime client
“After several hearings in court, Mark was amazing and was able to get my father’s serious charges dismissed. Best of all, he cares about you.”Sal — family of client
Published case results
Sex-crime case results
The published results archive currently includes 15 matters that match this practice area or its published case terminology.
| Case # | Charge / allegation | Maximum exposure | Published result |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM934719A | PC647(F) Disorderly Conduct: Prostitution | 1 year jail | Dismissed |
| BM848021A | PC 314.1 Indedecnt Exposure - Misdemeanor, PC 647(A) Engaging in Lewd Conduct | Not listed | Case dismissed |
| BM921928A | PC 664/647(J)(4)(A)>18 Attempt Distribute Images of Intimate Body Parts of Another Person | Not listed | Case dismissed |
| BM934719A | PC 647(B) Disorderly Conduct/Prostitution | Not listed | Case dismissed |
| BF181711A | PC 288.7(A) Sexual Intercourse or Sodomy With Child 10 Years Old or Younger, PC 288.7(B) Oral Copulation or Sexual Penetration of a Child 10 or Younger, PC 288(A)>2012 Lewd or Lascivious Acts W/Child Under 14 Years, PC 288.5(A) Continous Sexual Abuse of Child, PC 288(A)>2012 Lewd or Lascivious Acts W/child Under 14 Years | Not listed | Case dismissed |
| BM873117A | PC647(B) Disorderly conduct: Prostitution | 6 month jail | case dismissed |
| Edgar A. | Unlawful Sex with person under 18 (PC 261.5) | 3 years prison | CASE DISMISSED |
| Ronald T. | Rape by Force (261(A)(2)) | 8 years prison | 2 YEARS (to Sexual Battery/(Non-Strike) |
| Jacob P. | Multiple Child Molestation Counts victim under 10 (PC288.7; 288(a)) | 40-Life | SINGLE COUNT ONLY; WITHOUT FORCE; AVOIDING LIFE |
| SC044453A | PC 264.1 Rape Offense in Concert w/force or Violence, PC 288A(B)(1) Oral Copulation w/person Under 18, PC 272 Contribute to Delinquency of Minor | 10 years prison | CASE DISMISSED- Lack of Speedy Trial |
| BF166399A | PC 288(C)(1)>2012 LEWD/LASCIVIOUS ACT W/CHILD 14/15:DEFENDANT 10 YRS OLDER (4/12), PC 286.5 SEXUAL ASSAULT ON ANIMAL | 6 year prison | Credit Time Served, Probation |
| BF168290A | PC 288.3 CONTACT MINOR WITH INTENT TO COMMIT SEXUAL OFFENSE. PC 288.2(A) EXHIBITING HARMFUL MATTER TO A MINOR | 8 Years Prison | House Arrest & Probation |
| BF128738A | PC 288(A) Lewd or Lascivious Acts w/ Child Under 14 Years (X2) | 9 Years Prison | Credit Time Served, Felony Probation |
| BF177520A | PC 288(C)(1)>2012 LEWD/LASCIVIOUS ACT / CHILD 14/15: DEFENDANT 10 YRS OLDER (4/12); PC 261.5(C) UNLAWFUL SEXUAL INTERCOURSE | 6 - 10 YR MAX | 3 YEAR PROBATION |
| DF015376A | PC 288.3 CONTACT MINOR WITH INTENT TO COMMIT SEXUAL OFFENSE, PC 288.4(A)(1) CONTACTING MINOR TO COMMIT SEXUAL OFFENSE | Not listed | Case dismissed |
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Charges, evidence, exposure, defenses, and available resolutions vary from case to case.
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