{"id":22753,"date":"2018-12-13T13:29:18","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T21:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/?page_id=22753"},"modified":"2026-06-14T16:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T16:53:59","slug":"sexual-assault-defense-attorneys-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/downtownlalaw.com\/es\/practice-areas\/sex-abuse\/sexual-assault-defense-attorneys-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Abogados de Defensa de Asalto Sexual"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles Sexual Assault Defense Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYERS<\/h1>\n

Los Angeles\nSexual Assault\nDefense Attorneys<\/h1>\n\"\"\n

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People can be assaulted in various ways, but one of the worst violations involving assault is sexual crimes, i.e., sexual assault. Such incidents leave victims in a state of fear and vulnerability, even if the event happened years ago. The emotional scarring can be profound, whether a victim was assaulted by someone they knew, or the attacker was a random person. <\/p>\n

Those who are sexually assaulted can take legal action under the criminal and civil court systems. That means you can file criminal charges, along with a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. Keep in mind, however, that these are two separate areas of law, and those who are seeking compensation need advice and guidance from an experienced sexual assault lawyer. <\/p>\n

The legal team of DTLA has decades of experience in sexual abuse claims, and we are more than ready to fight for your rights as a victim of assault<\/a> and battery. Contact our law firm today and schedule a free consultation with one of our legal experts. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

What Is Sexual Assault?<\/span><\/p>\n

Simply put, sexual assault is any form of unwelcome sexual contact that causes emotional and\/or physical pain, discomfort, or injury to another person. To break things down further, assault is legally defined as an intentional act that is designed to instill fear in others. So, this is a crime that does not necessarily involve bodily harm, though many incidents certainly do result in physical injury.<\/p>\n

Sexual assault, on the other hand, must involve physical contact of a sexual nature. So, that can include acts like groping and kissing that the victim did not consent to. People can also be charged with sexual assault when they perform these acts on those who cannot legally consent to sexual activity, like individuals under 18 years old per California law.<\/p>\n

Meaning of Assault and Battery<\/span><\/p>\n

We previously stated that the legal definition of assault is any intentional act that makes another person<\/a> fear the possibility of imminent harm. So, even if the victim is not physically harmed, you can still be charged with assault solely on the basis that what you placed the victim in fear of being hit, punched, shot with a firearm, etc.<\/p>\n

The charge known as battery, on the other hand, involves physical contact that hurts the victim, such as kicking, choking, slapping, and shoving. However, most people use these terms interchangeably and there is no denying that plenty of incidents where someone is threatened escalate to some form of physical violence.<\/p>\n

What Sets Sexual Assault Apart from Assault and Battery?<\/span><\/p>\n

First and foremost, sexual assault has to include an act that is perpetrated for the purpose of sexual arousal. That\u2019s the first major difference between sexual assault and what we commonly refer to as assault and battery. Another critical difference is that sexual assault may not be physically violent, meaning that the victim may have little to no injuries that we would normally associate with assault. If the incident resulted in physical injury to the victim, the perpetrator may be charged with aggravated assault.<\/p>\n

Examples of Sexual Abuse <\/span><\/p>\n

A discussion on sexual assault must involve sexual harassment, which is technically a different charge. However, the two are closely tied together, and most sexual assault victims are harassed prior to and even after they are assaulted. Thus, we need to consider all the actions that constitute sexual abuse, which include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n