A Granada Hills highs school teacher is facing sex crimes in Los Angeles after being charged with having sex with an underage female student, the L.A. Times reported.
Consulting with an experienced Los Angeles criminal defense attorney is vital from the moment you believe that you or a loved one is the target of such an investigation. The zero tolerance policy in today's school system often subverts all common sense and leads to a situation where a respected teacher or coach is guilty unless proven innocent.
In this case, the 8-year veteran of Hillcrest Christian School in Granada Hills was arrested and booked on suspicion of multiple sex crimes. Detectives have appealed for other possible victims to come forward. The defendant, who was a health teacher, athletic director and assistant coach in boys basketball and baseball, allegedly had an ongoing sexual relationship with at least one female student since the beginning of the school year.
If you are the subject of such an investigation, DO NOT TALK TO AUTHORITIES. PERIOD.
Unfortunately, the potential for shame and embarrassment frequently lead a suspect to attempt to talk his way out of trouble. Detectives know this and will play on it. In other cases, an investigator may approach a suspect as if the allegations are little more than a nuisance. In short, no amount of deception is beyond the limits of authorities in such cases.
These cases are typically decided based on the testimony of the defendant and the victim. Frequently, it comes down to he-said, she-said and who is most believable. In cases where authorities fail to get a statement from a defendant, there may not even be enough for criminal charges. And any statement a defendant does make, could contradict a future defense strategy.
If you are being questioned under such circumstances, you are very likely going to be arrested and your chances of talking your way out of being charged are virtually non-existent.
Our Los Angeles sex crime lawyers understand the embarrassment of such charges. We also understand that the only adequate defense is a knowledgeable and aggressive offense.
If you are facing sex charges involving a minor in L.A., contact Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney Stephen G. Rodriguez for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.
