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Honors:

-A.V. Peer Review Rated - Mr. Hedding has received the highest marks for ethical standards and legal ability by other attorneys and judges.

-2005 Rising Star - Mr. Hedding has been named a Rising Star by Law and Politics (the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine). This honor has been given to less then three percent of attorneys in the State of California.

-Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year 1999 and 2004 - by Consumer Business Review

-Distinguished Leadership Award - ABI

-2002 Man of the Year - American Biographical Institute, USA

-Outstanding Professional Award in the field of Criminal Law - 2002

-Strathmore's Who's Who - for leadership and achievement in criminal law.

Accomplishments:

-Published Opinion - Mr. Hedding was the attorney for the defense in a criminal matter that was published by a California Court of Appeals.

-High Profile Cases - Mr. Hedding has handled numerous high profile cases which have garnered local and national media attention.

-2004 Presidential Pardon - President George Bush granted a Presidential Pardon for one of the Hedding Law Firm clients. This pardon was worked on by the firm and pending for approximately four years before it was finally granted.

-Mr. Hedding has handled Federal matters all over the nation.

-Mr. Hedding's experience includes working for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office and for a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge.

Los Angeles Metro Court Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are amongst the most severely prosecuted offenses in the Los Angeles Metro Court House. While the justice system in California has made sex offenders register thanks to Megan’s Law, it has little correlation with the demise of sex crimes in Los Angeles. In fact, sex crimes are amongst the most severely prosecuted offenses in the Los Angeles Metro Court House. Of the numerous amounts of sex crime cases held at Los Angeles Metro Court House, many are serious, while some are mere accusations. The Los Angeles Court House hears many false sex crime accusations, or minor charges that are exaggerated to be blown out of proportion. Those falsely accused of sex crimes, such as child molestation, rape, battery, or spousal abuse will have grave punishments and maximum incarceration. If you are being falsely accused of a sex crime, you need legal advice. If your constitutional rights have been violated, you should seek professional legal aid. An experienced Los Angeles sex offense lawyer will help you prove your case discreetly, and an active pursuit to clear your name and save your reputation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a sex crime?

A sex crime is a statutory offense when one knowingly causes another to engage in sexual acts using force, threat, or violence. This includes rape, child molestation, sexual battery, lewd conduct, and possession and/or intent of distributing child pornography (adult pornography and indecent exposure is not illegal).

What types of punishment do sex offenders receive?

IF you are proven guilty of committing a sex offense, your punishment will vary depending if it’s a misdemeanor or felony. A misdemeanor sex offense punishment may be up to 1 year imprisonment, and may mandate therapy, treatments, or other forms of mental rehabilitation. A felony sex offense punishment may be 1 year imprisonment to a life sentence. Many factors play a role in determining an offenders sentence including similar prior sex offense charges, parole, and if you pose a serious threat to the community.

What is Megan’s Law?

In California there has been mandatory for most types of sex offenders to register with the state, but it wasn’t until 1996 that the public had access to this list of names. Megan’s Law provides the public with a list of registered sex offenders in any community in California. Once you have been registered and charged with a sex offense, it can never be removed from your file. Megan’s Law is named after a 7-year-old girl who was raped and murdered by a know child molester who moved near by, without the family knowing who he was. All state have some form of Megan’s Law, which requires sex offenders to register their names with their state.

What is statutory rape?

Statutory rape deals with sexual acts with minors under 18 years old. It is a commonly reported sex crime, as a minor may mis-represent themselves, or claim rape, when the may have consented. Because the conviction is dealing with a minor, the minor’s rights are stronger in statutory rape cases, and the defendant is often found guilty of the crime despite false information or misrepresentation.

We also represent the following Los Angeles Metro Court House Locations:

Los Angeles Airport Court House- 11701 S. La Cienega, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Pasadena Courthouse- 300 East Walnut Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse (Delinquency)- 16350 Filbert Street, Sylmar, CA 91342
Torrance Courthouse- 825 Maple Ave., Torrance, CA 90503
Van Nuys Courthouse East- 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401
Van Nuys Courthouse West- 14400 Erwin Street Mall, Van Nuys, CA 91401
West Los Angeles Courthouse- 1633 Purdue Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025

Most sex offenses requre a MANDATORY PRISON SENTENCE, and involve registration as a sex offender for the rest of your life.

Let the Hedding Law Firm help you. We are experienced criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

Our credentials in the Los Angeles sex crime defense arena are unmatched. We have combined experience of 75 years successfully representing our clients. Take the first step right now and call us at (818) 986-2092 and begin the process of getting back to a normal life and getting your Los Angeles sex crime matter behind you. We will educate you on how the system works in the specific courthouse where you case is located and be straight forward regarding what is likely to happen with your case and realistic in regards to what we can do to help you.