Signing of Chelsea’s Law Draws Near in California
Chelsea’s Law, a bill named after a 17 year old San Diego girl who was raped and murdered by a repeat sex offender may be drawing closer to becoming state law, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The parents of the girl have worked with California representatives from both the Democratic and Republican parties to create Chelsea’s Law, which could change the way California approaches penalties for sex offenders. The law could potentially create longer prison sentences, tougher parole requirements and targeted treatment programs.
The law could potentially move lower level offenders who were not convicted of sex crimes out of higher security prisons. One of the top priorities of the Republican representative was to create automatic life prison sentences without the possibility of parole for those who had committed violent sexual crimes against children. Come September, Chelsea’s Law could be signed into state law as it is only two steps away from reaching the Governor’s desk.
Sex crimes in California, especially those involving children, are serious offenses that often come with lengthy prison sentences as well as mandatory registration as a sex offender. A conviction can potentially limit the kind of work you may do as well as where you may live.
If you have been charged with a sex crime and feel that you may have been wrongfully accused, it would be in your best interest to contact The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf. Our experienced California sex crime defense attorneys will aggressively pursue your case, examining every detail to ensure that your rights are not violated and that you receive the best possible outcome of your case. For more information, please contact The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf at (310) 277-1707.
