{"id":10129,"date":"2023-01-19T10:55:24","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T18:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/?page_id=10129"},"modified":"2023-01-19T10:55:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T18:55:24","slug":"digital-penetration-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/strongestdefense.com\/sexual-assault\/digital-penetration-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ventura CA Digital Penetration Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"

In California, it is a serious criminal offense to forcibly penetrate another person with a foreign object without consent – including with a finger. Under <\/span>California Penal Code 289 (PC 289)<\/span><\/a>, nonconsensual digital penetration can be charged as a <\/span>felony offense<\/b> with a maximum penalty of up to <\/span>eight years<\/b> in state prison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the Law Office of David Lehr, our California digital penetration attorney is an aggressive, reliable advocate for defendants. If you or your loved one is <\/span>facing sexual assault charges<\/span><\/a> on the grounds of digital penetration, we are here to help. Call our <\/span>Ventura law office<\/span><\/a> today to arrange a free, fully confidential initial legal consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do I need a Digital Penetration Lawyer in California?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Like many sex crimes, digital penetration is frequently prosecuted unfairly, often as a result of false accusations made by someone who knows the defendant.<\/span><\/p>\n

If this occurs to you or a loved one, we advise hiring our digital penetration attorney at David Lehr Law.\u00a0 We can assist you in better understanding the law and in using our best legal defenses to refute the allegations. We can help you work out a deal with the prosecutor for lowered penalties or even case dismissal. Through immediate prefiling intervention, it might also be possible to persuade the prosecutor to forego filing formal charges in front of the court.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you or a loved one faces a sex crime charge due to digital penetration, we are here to help protect your rights. David Lehr Law has the skill and experience to help you navigate your case and explore your legal options.\u00a0 Give us a call now!<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Digital Penetration?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Digital penetration is a sexual act involving the insertion of one or more fingers into the vagina or anus. It is not necessary for this actual digital penetration to last for a long time or to be significant. Any digital penetration, regardless of how brief or slight is sufficient.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Constitutes a Forcible Digital Penetration?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

According to California state laws, elements of forcible penetration are<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. You engaged in sexual penetration with another person<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. You achieved penetration using your fingers<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You did not have the person\u2019s consent<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. You committed the act using violence, the threat of violence, menace, or threats of present or future harm.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. You commit the act for sexual gratification or sexual abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Depending on the circumstance, aside from felony charges, the perpetrator of digital penetration may also be charged with:<\/span><\/p>\n