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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.

Sex Crimes in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Facts and Information

Did you know that in over 90% of reported sex crimes in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, the offender is either a relative or known to the victim? That means most sex crimes are committed on someone the offender has relations with, which makes it all the more difficult for victims of sex crimes to report the abuse. This leads to the question, what is a sex offender? A sex offender is a civilian who deliberately imposes excessive sexual behavior on another civilian against his or her consent. Since 1947, California sex offenders are required by Megan’s Law to register their offense. In Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, there are different classifications for sex offenders, based on the amount of danger they pose to the public. In Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, California, the registered categories are Serious Offenders, High Risk Offenders, and Other Offenders.

Sex Crimes

Sex crimes include many different forms of illegal sexual activity by individuals in Los Angeles County. Some of the more serious sex crimes involve Child Molestation, Child Abuse, Child Pornography, Sexual Assaults, Sexual Battery, Indecent Exposure, Lewd Conduct, Statutory Rape, Rape, Prostitution, Solicitation, Pornography, and Sodomy. A violation that has been rising across the nation is Internet Solicitation of Minors. You may have seen this on the popular show on Dateline NBC "To Catch a Predator".

Not only do the Los Angeles Criminal Courts deal very harshly with sex offenders in terms of ordering very severe sentences, but most of these violations require the convicted individual to register as a sex offender pursuant to California Penal Code §290. Note that this is a lifetime requirement that can have severe consequences for the person convicted as well as his or her family. It can damage that person's personal, social, and business life.

Sex Crimes is a very sensitive area of the law. These kinds of cases must be handled with the utmost of care and highest regards for attention. If you have been charged or under investigation for committing a sex crime, please call the Hedding Law Firm to set up an appointment for a free consultation at no obligation so we can review your pending case and give you the best legal advice on how to move forward. We have over 75 years combined experience with the State court system throughout the Los Angeles County and San Fenando Valley area. This means we know the judges, have worked with prosecutors, and know all the angles for you.

Finding an Attorney Immediately is the Way to Move Forward

It is critically important for you to have an experienced and seasoned attorney to assess your case as early as possible. Early intervention by our experienced Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley team gives you the opportunity to potentially reduce or dismiss either felony or misdemeanor charges against you before the first court date. We have done this in the past and know how to get you to fight for your life back!

Please feel free to call for a no obligation free consultation in our office, or over the phone, so that we can assess yur case and choose how best to defend and resolve your case.

Serious Sex Offenders in Los Angeles and SFV

A serious sex offender is one whose offense falls under the category of misdemeanor child molestation, or a felony sex offense committed against an adult. These sex offenders must be registered in their community and are generally not expected to re-commit a sex offense.

High Risk Sex Offenders in Los Angeles

A civilian who falls under this category is considered a serious threat to the public, a sexual predator, and someone who has committed multiple violent sex crimes.

Other Sex Offenders in Los Angeles and Valley

These include people who are not required to register and include offenses in spousal rape, pornography, indecent exposure, misdemeanor sexual battery, or minors convicted in juvenile court.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family

How can you protect your family from sex offenders in Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley? Knowledge is key to preventing a sex offense to occur to you or anyone in your family. Inform yourself and family about registered sex offenders in your neighborhood. Since most child sex offenses happen with an adult the child knows, they might feel uncomfortable talking about it. Make sure you know where your children are, and who they are with, and make sure they feel comfortable telling you anything. Talk with your children and inform them not to go with strangers anywhere, or be alone with adults, even if they know them. Never leave a child unattended or alone in a car, at the mall, or at home. It is an easy target for kidnapping and sexual predators in the area.

In a large city like Los Angeles or the San Fernando Valley, it’s important to protect yourself, and trust your instincts. Chances are if you feel uncomfortable in a situation where you are in a private setting with someone, it may be dangerous. Do not talk yourself out of your instincts by saying they are a friend or someone you have always know, as most sexual offenders are well- known to the victim. Be wary of aggressive sexual advances, and try to get home safely as soon as you get an instinct that something is not safe.

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.