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Rabin Nabizadeh

February 4, 2025

In California, statutory rape occurs when someone engages in sexual intercourse with a minor who cannot legally consent because of their age. California’s statutory rape laws aim to protect minors from exploitation and abuse, even if the sexual activity was consensual. These laws impose strict penalties and establish time limits for filing statutory rape charges, […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 4, 2025

At Summit Defense, we know that facing statutory rape charges can be overwhelming. Under California law, statutory rape refers to unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. The legal system takes these cases very seriously, with penalties ranging from county jail time to state prison sentences based on specific case details. Learn more about the punishment […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 4, 2025

Being charged with a crime is always serious, but when you are charged with statutory rape, the stakes are amplified. A conviction for statutory rape could lead to substantial fines, multiple years in prison, and a social stigma that can be hard to shake. However, this isn’t a situation that you need to face alone, […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 3, 2025

At Summit Defense, we represent families facing the serious legal challenge of illegal minor possession of child pornography in California. The Child Pornography Prevention Act (HR 4123) is serious and wide-ranging. It works alongside California’s child pornography laws to prevent sexual exploitation. Our experienced attorneys understand the sensitive nature of these cases. We provide comprehensive […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 3, 2025

Sex crimes committed against adults and minors carry different criminal prosecution timelines. At Summit Defense, we understand the complexities of cases involving adult victims and those with minor victims. We handle cases involving sexual assault, civil claims, and illegal possession of child pornography by minors in California. Our criminal defense team is here to help […]

Rabin Nabizadeh

February 28, 2021

SB 384 and the Tier System of Sex Offender Registration As of January 1, 2021, SB 384 has amended Penal Code section 290 to allow for a tiered system in which sex offender registrants will register either for 10 years, 20 years or life. This replaces the Draconian system in which any sex offense led [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

November 10, 2017

Bay Area Statutory Rape Lawyers   Have you been accused of Statutory Rape, Date Rape, or Forcible Rape in Northern California? In rape cases, false allegations are very common. These situations are often a case of he said/she said and consequently they are difficult to prove. Early and aggressive investigation can and does result in [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

November 10, 2017

Bay Area Sex Offender Registration Registration as a sex offender is required under both Federal and California state laws for those convicted of sex offenses. If you are accused of a sex offense, you need to contact an attorney immediately – at Summit Defense Attorneys, we specialize in defending people accused of sex crimes, and [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

November 10, 2017

Bay Area Sex offenses Lawyer Accused Of A Sex Offense? Avoid Jail And Registration • Sex Registration Opt-Out Strategies • Staff Includes Former Sex Crime Unit Lead DA • Probationary Therapy to Avoid Jail • Respected Psychological and Medical Experts • False Memory and Suggestive Interview Experts • Computer Forensics Specialists Do not gamble with [...]

Rabin Nabizadeh

November 10, 2017

PC 311 – Bay Area Child Pornography Defense Lawyer DEFENDING POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASES IN THE BAY AREA • Offices in San Jose, Redwood City, Oakland and San Francisco Sex Registration Opt-Out Strategies • Our staff Includes Former Sex Crime Unit Lead DA Jim Reilly • Probationary Therapy to Avoid Jail • Respected Psychological [...]